Did you spot our research last month? 👀 Only 1 in 40 yoghurts with child-appealing packaging were low in sugar, exposing children to high levels of sugar and failing to give parents a clear choice. Catch up on the findings 👇 tinyurl.com/yc23t3h6

Heart disease. How does it relate to the food on our plates? This #WorldHeartDay we're taking a dive into how salt and sugar can play a part in heart health risk - so we can better understand how we can prevent heart disease and collectively push for better food policies ❤️❤️ @worldheart.org

We’re delighted to be partnering on the Children’s Food Awards 2027, celebrating the heroes (and villains!) of children’s food with @sustainweb.org 🏆 Help us call out the most misleading children’s food products by submitting your nomination before 8th November: www.surveymonkey.com/r/FTQHZB8

Yoghurts are popular amongst children, and a good source of calcium and vitamin D. But as our latest analysis shows, many yoghurts still contain excessive amount of sugars and are failing to deliver on children’s nutritional needs. 📝 Read more: tinyurl.com/yc23t3h6

We are hiring - Nutrition Officer (part-time, 0.6 FTE) 🍎 Support the delivery of our high-quality research to help shape the future of public health nutrition policies in the UK and internationally. ⏰ Deadline: 6th October 2026. 💻 Full details: tinyurl.com/4rmabp7u

Over 4 million UK adults may be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure, increasing risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. 🩸 This #KnowYourNumbersWeek reduce your risk by checking your blood pressure and cutting the salt. Discover more below 👇 tinyurl.com/5hb9x5rd

Bubble tea may be many people's favourite sweet treat, but as these customisable drinks become a high street staple, is regulation keeping up? 🧋

🗣 “Important progress has been made, but this cannot mean the goalposts are fixed forever” Science and nutrition have advanced exponentially. So why wouldn’t we expect our policies and guidance to evolve too? We weighed in on the reformulation discussion with @theguardian.com tinyurl.com/ymhyk9nr

Remaking the biscuit: from Doritos to digestives, why the UK’s snacks are being ‘reformulated’

Healthy eating rules are forcing brands to recook their recipes. Are consumers noticing the difference?

tinyurl.com

Big food companies have the power and ability to make the healthy choice the easy choice. Watch citizens of the campaign discuss why we need change, and join the call for healthy, affordable food for everyone ⬇️ www.recipeforchange.org.uk/we-are-fed-up/

Children's Food Campaign@childrensfood.bsky.social · last mo.

These are the voices behind We’re Fed Up! In conversation with Dr Amos, citizens who helped shape the campaign talk about food costs, unhealthy options, pressure on families, and why the system needs to change.

“Make good food accessible, for us and our children.” 👏 Parents are under pressure from every direction. Healthy food should not be another thing that feels out of reach. Our children deserve better.

Please take 30 seconds to support the campaign and call for change: Add your name here 👇 www.recipeforchange.org.uk/we-are-fed-up/

We're fed up | Recipe for Change

Join the nationwide call to hold companies accountable for ensuring healthy food is the easy, affordable option for everyone.

tinyurl.com

Big food companies have huge influence over what fills our shelves, what gets promoted, and what families can afford. So why aren’t the healthiest options to easiest to choose? This week we’re sharing voices from We’re Fed Up!, in conversation with Dr Amos.

These findings from @theguardian.com are deeply concerning, but sadly not surprising. With only 6 months until the compliance deadline, voluntary action is still failing to deliver. Its clear these guidelines must be made mandatory and properly enforced 👇 tinyurl.com/5a3t4hvc

Quarter of branded baby foods in UK still have too much sugar, analysis finds

Exclusive: Of 224 branded infant foods and snacks, more than half breached guidelines brought in a year ago

theguardian.com

All too often advertising, promotions and marketing encourages us to buy food high in fat, salt and/or sugar - and low in essential nutrients. Changing this is vital if we're to improve children's diets: foodfoundation.org.uk/publication/...

Should I eat more salt during a heatwave? Is pink Himalayan salt better for me? Why should I worry about my salt intake? Health information is everywhere and at times it can be very confusing knowing what to believe. We answered some of the most common salt-based questions 👇🧂

Children's breakfast cereals continue to contain high levels of sugar whilst simultaneously promoting nutrition claims. We spoke to Bakery And Snacks on how regulation needs to match the pace of industry if we want to successfully tackle diet related diseases 👇 tinyurl.com/54vc5szd

Health halos mask sugar content: Children’s cereal claims face scrutiny

A Canadian study reveals children's cereal packaging still relies heavily on health claims despite high sugar levels, as the UK and other markets tighten restrictions on HFSS marketing.

tinyurl.com

Following a new report from the Health and Social Care Select Committee, MPs have called on government to "stand up to food industry" to finally tackle England’s decades-long obesity epidemic. 💡 Learn more about the news and what this means for food policy future: tinyurl.com/4n7efcep

Prevention is critical to improving public health and we welcome the focus this new Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework will bring. 📝 Discover more on the government's new initiative: tinyurl.com/39skxdr5

New heart disease and strokes plan to saves thousands of lives

National framework launched to help reduce premature deaths from heart disease and strokes by a quarter over the next decade.

tinyurl.com

New stats from @foodfoundation.bsky.social are stark. Their Broken Plate report highlights just how far we have to go to secure healthy, affordable food for everyone in the country. Join the citizen-led call, for a food system that works for all. www.recipeforchange.org.uk/we-are-fed-up/

Despite sugar's shameful history and impact on health and environments, its mass appeal has not dwindled. 🐦‍⬛ Discover the role it plays in this exhibition - ‘Not as Sweet as You Think’ - hosted by @londonmuseum.bsky.social and supported by our new expert insights: tinyurl.com/76tr42b2

📢 700 days since the promised ban on energy drinks for children. Still no action. Since then, children have consumed +280 million energy drinks and the market has skyrocketed. The evidence is clear. The consultation is done. Keep the promise. Protect children’s health ⬇️ tinyurl.com/2vzjnzwv

It's #CancerPreventionActionWeek and we’re exploring where diet can support good health and how well-informed evidence can save lives. No single food can prevent cancer, but taking a mindful approach to nutrition guidance can go a long way 💙 Discover the @wcrf.org campaign: tinyurl.com/mr3mp8xf

When every season and occasion is a marketing opportunity for Big Food, cutting down our sugar intake is a challenging task. We spoke to @theguardian.com to break down the sugary facts - from its surprising sources to the many ways it impacts our health and environment ⬇️ tinyurl.com/yek9x39p

Everything you need to know about sugar – from how much you should consume, to some of its 50 disguises

Fructose, glucose, sucrose. Lactose, maltose, dextrose. Treacle, molasses … honey! The sweet stuff is everywhere, in everything from colas and cakes to fruit and veg. Are some forms healthier than oth...

tinyurl.com

🆕 The new @foodfoundation.bsky.social Broken Plate Report has revealed the price gap between healthier and less healthy food is now the widest its been in over a decade. Learn more about our insights and read the full report: tinyurl.com/39v4zvjw

Did you spot our Sandwiches Report mentioned in the recent House of Lords debate? 💬 Using our research, Baroness Walmsley highlighted the extreme levels of salt in foods and the vital action needed to prevent it. ▶️ Watch (1:35 onwards): tinyurl.com/4m55pfrc 📝 Read report: tinyurl.com/4ddhz9wh

We were delighted to join the Obesity Health Alliance All-Party Parliamentary drop-in event! ✨ We partnered with @bhfpolicy.bsky.social to shine a light on salt’s role in heart health and the need for preventative government action. Thanks @oha-updates.bsky.social for organising!

Have businesses dropped the ball on salt? We joined The Small Print Podcast to discuss last week's report findings and what recent policy shifts mean for salt's place in public health. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/08m1...

13. Have businesses dropped the ball on salt?

open.spotify.com

Our #SaltAwarenessWeek report on sandwiches revealed one very concerning fact – our foods are still overloaded with salt. And many people remain unaware of it. We partnered with @foodactive.bsky.social to take a deeper look at the issue 👀 foodactive.org.uk/guest-blog-m...

Salt reduction matters most for those with the least power to avoid it, and the policy negligence we’ve seen of late is setting up families and communities to fail. This #SaltAwarenessWeek we joined the Open Access Gov to explore this prevention blind spot. 💬 Read here: tinyurl.com/4pavp8kh

In recent years salt has slipped down the policy agenda. This #SaltAwarenessWeek is as good a time as any to ask… 🧂 How does salt fit into today’s nutrition landscape? 🍔 What role does it play in UPFs? 🩺 Why should it still matter to you and your patients? Find out: tinyurl.com/nhatbsp5