🎤 We joined the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk with @oha-updates.bsky.social @biteback2030.bsky.social to give evidence on how the gov can learn from the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to build healthier food systems, hold industry accountable, and reduce the impact of obesity. Watch: tinyurl.com/2v7bbfaj

Children and adults alike routinely exceed recommended sugar limits without even realising - largely due to the hidden sugars of everyday foods. We joined @telegraphnews.bsky.social to breakdown the different types of sugars and debunk some of the most popular sugar myths 👇 tinyurl.com/3xspskj8

Catch up on all of the salt, sugar, and food policy updates from the past few months in our autumn newsletter - out now! 🍂 Read it here: mailchi.mp/64bd346cc8c4...

📉 How does the food industry influence and undermine public health policy? This latest @oha-updates.bsky.social report exposes how junk food, alcohol, and tobacco industries all use manipulative tactics and industry lobbying to weaken crucial public health policies 👇 tinyurl.com/4cjm3npv

✨ Exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate! ✨ Join our Research and Action on Salt and Obesity Unit within @qmul-wiph.bsky.social at @qmul.bsky.social to help support public health and nutrition policy. Deadline: 7th Nov 2025 More details and apply 👇 tinyurl.com/bdz9za9u

❗The infant formula market remains dominated by unaffordable products that are failing families. The healthiest choice must be the easiest and most affordable and we’re proud to support @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social in their mission to ensure this. Read more 👇 tinyurl.com/y5x68ccw

We’ve seen lots of talk about beans lately, thanks to the latest @foodfoundation.bsky.social campaign. Beans are an affordable source of fibre, protein, and nutrients and have the potential to support healthy and sustainable diets. But how can we ensure they are low in salt and sugar?

The deadline for this fantastic opportunity closes soon - check it out! 👇

The long-overdue multibuy restrictions are finally in place - 3 years later than originally planned. We welcome the move, but its only a start. The government must do more to curb the coercive marketing of unhealthy products and reset public health as priority 👇 @bmj.com tinyurl.com/2s45nc59

🗣️ Food retailers owe it to their customers to make healthier choices easier and free from subtle influence and marketing coercion. These new multibuy restrictions are a vital step towards that, and although long overdue we strongly welcome their introduction this week. 🙌 tinyurl.com/249wmh69

⚠️ Over 20 million lives are lost to cardiovascular disease each year. Many are preventable, yet salt’s role in high blood pressure & heart risk remains overlooked. This #WorldHeartDay we’re proud to support the World Heart Federation to encourage better heart health ❤️👇 tinyurl.com/58mnbr9h

🌟 Exciting Opportunity! 🌟 The #RecipeForChange team - led by our partners at @sustainweb.org - is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Campaigns Intern! 🍽️ Closing date: 13 October 2025 Apply: www.sustainweb.org/jobs/campaig...

Our late Chair, Professor Graham MacGregor worked tirelessly to advocate for a worldwide reduction in salt and sugar. His work continues to guide us and impact public health today. Read this excellent tribute by @theguardian.com on his life and achievements. tinyurl.com/bd55rerr

🚨 @qmul.bsky.social is hiring 4 world-leading Professional Chairs at the new MacGregor Centre for Global Blood Pressure Control! Play a pivotal role in tackling cardiovascular health and high blood pressure outcomes, creating a worldwide impact. Deadline: Monday 3rd Nov 🔗 tinyurl.com/m48y3aen

High blood pressure is the top cause of preventable deaths in the UK, and the hidden salt in everyday foods is a major dietary risk factor behind it. From processed meats to cereals, our research consistently shows foods CAN be made healthier, its now just a question of when ⌛ tinyurl.com/msn6x5hr

🆕 29% of people report reducing processed meat consumption - an encouraging shift, as our research shows 2 in 3 processed meats are high in salt, a key driver of heart disease and stroke. But more needs to be done. Read the @eatingbetter.bsky.social report to find out 👉 tinyurl.com/3pr5wtrz

📢 New #FollowTheCarrot report from @childrensfood.bsky.social and @sustainweb.org shows how expanding #FreeSchoolMeals could mean 540 million extra plates of healthy meals every year, improving children’s health and education 🥦🥕 Find out more: bit.ly/4nroz7j

Roughly 5 million UK adults could be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure – and excess salt is one of the biggest drivers. This #KnowYourNumbersWeek take the time to: 🩸 Check your blood pressure: tinyurl.com/p5whcrv3 💡 Learn about the impact of salt: tinyurl.com/4vr5e28r

📈 As awareness of the health impacts of excess sugar grows, the demand for reduced-sugar products is rising rapidly – so how can food and beverage companies adapt? We’re joining alongside world-class sugar reduction experts to discuss! Register here 👉 sugar-reduction-reformulation.com

🚨 The gov have opened a new consultation on the banning of sales of high-caffeinated energy drinks to children under 16 – a move we greatly welcome 🙌 Its an important first step but its success will balance crucially on its enforcement. Read more info below 👇 tinyurl.com/bdejjtbk

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our Chair, Professor Graham MacGregor, a tireless champion for public health who advanced salt and sugar reduction in the UK and worldwide. Read our full tribute: www.actiononsugar.org/news-centre/...

🗣️ Why are we pushing Christmas chocolate tubs in August? This simply looks like a last-minute dash to secure sales before the multi-buy restrictions come in and we deserve better - retailers must pivot their deals towards healthier staples and real value for families 👇 tinyurl.com/2sruhpr8

Last week saw the release of the long-awaited commercial baby food and drink guidelines – but what does this now mean for families of infants and babies? 🔎 What's included in the new guidance, and how effective are we expecting it to be? Find out here: www.actiononsugar.org/news-centre/...

🚨 New baby food guidelines announced 🚨 These long-awaited guidelines focus on reducing the excessive levels of salt and sugar within commercial baby foods and promote more transparent nutrition labelling. 👉 Read the gov announcement: www.gov.uk/government/n...

💡This new study from the @UniversityLeeds on consumer attitudes towards in-store restrictions on unhealthy food placements highlights two very important points... 📄Read the full paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

We’re delighted to be joining PAN International to explore how we can best tackle obesity prevention and turn nutrition evidence into direct policy and action 🚀 🗓️ 9th September, 1 - 2:30pm 🙋 Register here to join us! tinyurl.com/2s56ka6v

How can we help individuals make healthier food choices? 🥬 👉 Explore our websites for free educational resources on salt and sugar, info on health impacts, and guidance on reducing intake. Salt: www.actiononsalt.org.uk/resources/le... Sugar: www.actiononsugar.org/resources/

This level of salt reduction across some of the most popular crisps is fantastic to see and proves the impact and feasibility of reformulation 👏👏 We hope to see more food companies follow suit and prioritise consumer health through purposeful salt reduction. tinyurl.com/4muwzkzu

The way we prepare food and the salt that we add can have a massive difference on nutritional quality and our health. 🥔 We explain more in this latest @theguardian.com article and highlight the healthier swaps individuals can make 👇 tinyurl.com/5n6z4cx7

The past few months have been incredibly busy with policy announcements and new reports and insights! 🚀✨ Learn more from the latest newsletter out now! mailchi.mp/6f2add714272...

Did you know...snack bars targeted at babies had on average TWICE as much sugar as a digestive biscuit 🍪 Parents are being consistently misled by the food industry, and we urgently need tougher measures across all infant nutrition and marketing standards. Read the story 👇 tinyurl.com/yn66b35k

Could explicit salt warning labels on our menus encourage healthier food choices? 🤔🍽️ This new research from @beckyevans.bsky.social and @liverpooluni.bsky.social reveals how such labels may be vital to improving public health. 📖 Read the full paper below! tinyurl.com/2anjs9mc

Is natural salt healthier for us than table salt? Spoiler alert, unless its lower-sodium salt then probably not. We explain in @theguardian.com below! 👇

🔎 What are the potential health and cost savings from salt reduction strategies in Canada? The answer – a lot! This new study models the impact of sodium reduction strategies, highlighting the importance of mandatory measures to improve public health. tinyurl.com/2k8w8a9e

🚨 Poor nutrition in infants is consistently being overlooked and it’s setting up children for a myriad of diet-related conditions 🚨 We're proud to have supported this report and now demand urgent change to improve infant dietary nutrition and health. Read the full statement 👇 tinyurl.com/r5khyrf2

The gov have outlined their goals for the new Food Strategy with 10 key priority outcomes ✅ Now we wait to see exactly HOW the Food Strategy will achieve these goals, let’s hope its with clear, uninfluenced and preventative policies - not just words... Learn more 👇 tinyurl.com/5xsk5t57

⚽️ Sports should promote good health - not junk food. High salt and sugar products have a direct and harmful impact on our health. These sponsorship loopholes are simply unacceptable, and expose children who admire their idols to unlimited and unhealthy marketing. Learn more ⬇️ tinyurl.com/3tftpp3s

🗣️ "This is a crucial step forward in protecting young people's health and wellbeing" Last week's 10 Year Health Plan announced a welcomed ban of sugary energy drinks for children and we hope to see such prevention continue with bold and sustained government action 👇 tinyurl.com/4mdckyw4

The Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) has worked exactly as intended and has had a clear impact on public health 👏👏 We must now build on its success by introducing mandatory targets for unhealthy foods too 🎯 Read the full update: tinyurl.com/4k4v59fp

🗣️ "This is a moment for strong, evidence-based leadership if we are serious about protecting future generations from diet-related illness." We joined @eatingbetter.bsky.social to call for mandatory reporting that works quickly and effectively to transform our food system 👇 tinyurl.com/4mfkskr9

What do we & @sustainweb.org members think of the Government 10 year health plan? We've gathered responses here: www.sustainweb.org/news/jul25-1... @oha-updates.bsky.social @foodactive.bsky.social @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social @foodactive.bsky.social

The 10 Year Health Plan has been unveiled and is promising to make a big impact on our health 🙌📢 We welcome many of the plan's commitments and hope it is matched by strong action that treats prevention with the priority it deserves. 🔎Learn more: tinyurl.com/545kuk3h

🆕 The 10 Year Health Plan is out! It promises a positive move towards a healthier future for all, and we hope to see the government treat ill-health prevention with the importance it deserves. Read the new plan below and stay tuned for updates! 👇 tinyurl.com/mtufpp8y

⛔ This is @biteback2030.bsky.social story is a deeply disturbing example of how food giants continue to shape our environments and health. We need tougher regulation that protects children - not corporate interests 👇 www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/youth-a...

New 'mandatory healthy food standard' announced by DHSC www.gov.uk/government/n... Our statement: "We welcome the government’s recognition that supermarkets have a powerful role to play in shaping healthier food environments...

🚀 How can we introduce salt targets effectively? Policies must be: ✅ Transparent ✅ Mandatory ✅ Enforced ✅ Supportive of systematic behaviour change Read this fantastic report by @incubatorghai.bsky.social to find out - and see if you can spot our research findings! tinyurl.com/yrtcsh56

Children’s eating habits are directly shaped by their food environment, yet it continues to fail them ❌ ALL children deserve to grow up with access to healthy food & drink and the gov must do more to drive genuine change that protects our children 👇 tinyurl.com/5bxb7f5y

📢 New job opportunity alert!! 📢 Join our unit in this brilliant opportunity to provide qualitative and quantitative research support across our work in @qmulcphp.bsky.social - focusing on food reformulation! 📅 Deadline: 1st July 2025 🗣️ Read the full job pack here: tinyurl.com/33a2rm9a

🆕 New National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) data published last week highlights concerns about the nutrition and impact of our diets, suggesting that the UK population is not getting the nutrition they need - particularly children. 🔎 Find out more: tinyurl.com/y8rnatmb

📣 Excess sugary foods & drinks can lead to weight gain, increasing risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This Diabetes Week its vital we assess the foods contributing to this risk and consider how we can make a change. 👀 Our call: tinyurl.com/39jdh7tt 📖 Diabetes Week: tinyurl.com/yr685rnd