We Did It
Young people have spent years fighting for better school food in England, and the Government has listened.
New School Food Standards have been announced for England, bringing more fruit, veg and fibre to school food and stronger limits on foods high in salt, sugar and fat.
THIS IS Bite Back
A youth-led movement creating a healthier future by challenging the food system.
Working with young people across the UK we: Campaign for healthier communities, Influence Government policy, Local Programmes including Shape your Streets & Bite Back in Schools, Hold Big Food accountable.
School Food Is Changing in England
School food is changing. See what thousands of parents and supporters told us about healthier school food, the new School Food Standards and what needs to happen next.
Thank you. This is your win too.
But winning new rules is only the beginning. Now we need to make sure they deliver what young people have been asking for: healthy, tasty school food that helps them learn, grow and thrive.
Real Stories. Real Change.
The Government announces new School Food Standards after years of youth campaigning
Thousands of young people from across the country also joined us to share their experiences and ideas through the Government's consultation on new School Food Standards.
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Canteen Clean Up: Updating the English School Food Standards
The outcomes from our public survey have made me feel hopeful for the future of the food system. Seeing the support of the public is really validating because we are often told that young people don’t really want healthy food.
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What A Year Of Bite Back In Schools Can Change
From new water stations to healthier menus, discover what happens when young people are given the power to transform food in their schools.
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Three in Four School Menus Breach Food Standards
Our new research found 76% of secondary school menus analysed had a confirmed violation of current School Food Standards. Parents want action.
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Bite Back visits schools across North East Scotland
We discover see what’s working, where Big Food is creeping in, and how young people are transforming school food.
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Ella’s journey from Scottish Youth Parliament to Bite Back
"I hope that politicians don’t just skim the messages me and my fellow activists are sharing. I hope that they take decisive action on improving children & young people’s health". - Ella
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Why do young people see so much food marketing?
How social media algorithms, ad spend and digital marketing combine to create an environment saturated with food promotion, pushed into the faces of young people.
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JOIN THE CREW
Join our Crew: Programmes Executive
To support our growing community of schools and deliver inspiring youth-led programmes across the UK.