Children's Food Campaign

Children's Food Campaign Campaigning to improve young people’s wellbeing via good food & food education in schools; protecting children from junk food marketing; clear food labelling

🚨 We’ve spotted some traitors… 👀Not the kind hiding in a castle. These are hiding in the supermarket aisle. 🕵️Some child...
02/10/2026

🚨 We’ve spotted some traitors… 👀

Not the kind hiding in a castle. These are hiding in the supermarket aisle. 🕵️

Some children’s food products look healthy on the outside, but what’s really going on underneath? Think sugary cereals dressed up with health claims, snacks disguised as vegetables or products covered in cartoon characters designed to appeal to children.

For the Most Misleading Children’s Food Product Yucky, we’re looking for the products that are not quite what they seem.

🗡️ Think you’ve spotted a traitor? Name and shame it by nominating it for a Yucky Award, in partnership with Action on Salt and Sugar. Link in our bio!

Nominations close Sunday 8 November 2026. Winners will be chosen by our expert judging panel at the end of the year.

The 2026 Black History Month theme is ‘Honouring Our Communities’ - recognising the people whose everyday contributions ...
01/10/2026

The 2026 Black History Month theme is ‘Honouring Our Communities’ - recognising the people whose everyday contributions shape, support and sustain Black communities across Britain.

For us, this raises an important question: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩?

Across the UK, Black and minoritised ethnic communities are already doing so much to support children and families — sharing knowledge, looking out for one another, running community organisations that provide food and support, and helping families navigate the services available to them.

We work with many different communities through our alliance, from farming and school communities to health networks and local community food partnerships.

And one thing is clear: our food system does not work equally well for every community, or for every child and family within them.

For Black History Month 2026, Naema Jannath reflects on what it means to build a healthier food future for every child and why racial justice and equity must be part of that future.

🔗READ MORE HERE OR LINK IN BIO: https://www.sustainweb.org/blogs/oct26-black-history-month-childrens-food/

📣 Who’s standing up for better food for children?We’re looking for the politicians and policymakers who have gone the ex...
30/09/2026

📣 Who’s standing up for better food for children?

We’re looking for the politicians and policymakers who have gone the extra mile to improve children’s food during 2025–26.

From championing new policies and investment to speaking out for healthier food and pushing for change, our Outstanding Political Leadership on Children’s Food Award, in partnership with the Obesity Health Alliance, celebrates those willing to stick their necks out for children’s health.

🏆 Nominate a political leader or group making a difference - link in our bio!

Nominations close on Sunday 8 November 2026. Winners will be chosen by our expert judging panel at the end of the year.

🌟 Who’s your children’s food young changemaker?Know a young person who’s making a difference to the food system? Maybe t...
29/09/2026

🌟 Who’s your children’s food young changemaker?

Know a young person who’s making a difference to the food system? Maybe they’re campaigning for better food at school, improving things in their local community, raising awareness or helping others learn new food skills.

Our Children’s Food Young Changemaker Award, in partnership with the Food Foundation, celebrates young people aged up to 21 who have taken action during 2025–26 to make children’s food better.

🙌 Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them for a Yummy award! Link in our bio!

Nominations close Sunday 8 November 2026. Winners will be chosen by our expert judging panel at the end of the year.

🎉 The Children's Food Awards (aka the Yummies and Yuckies) are back! 🌟Children’s Food Award nominations are now open for...
29/09/2026

🎉 The Children's Food Awards (aka the Yummies and Yuckies) are back! 🌟

Children’s Food Award nominations are now open for the inspiring individuals and organisations making a difference in children's food - think unsung heroes, creative campaigners, local champions, and political movers!

We're also on the lookout for the latest Yucky villains: misleading packaging & marketing, and companies putting profit before young people or actively obstructing children accessing healthier food.

🗓️ Don’t miss out! Nominations close on Sunday 8th November 2026.

Find out more and nominate using the link below, or at our link in bio ⬇️
https://www.sustainweb.org/news/sep26-childrens-food-awards-2027/

🎉 A big step forward for school food and parents helped make it happen!England’s school food standards have been updated...
15/09/2026

🎉 A big step forward for school food and parents helped make it happen!

England’s school food standards have been updated, bringing stronger requirements to help children enjoy healthier, more nutritious meals at school. 🍎🥕🌱

The new standards mean less sugar and saturated fat, and more fibre, pulses and plant-based options on school menus.

And importantly, parents had their say. ❤️

Sustain’s Children’s Food Campaign worked hard to ensure parent voices were heard during the consultation, including commissioning polling and providing easy templates for parents to share what they wanted their children’s schools to offer.

We’re delighted to see that parents were the largest respondent group, among 5,216 responses to the consultation.

Thank you to every parent who took the time to share their views and help make the case for better school food. 🙌

Our Campaign Manager, Barbara Crowther, spoke with Food Active for their latest podcast episode about the Government’s d...
09/09/2026

Our Campaign Manager, Barbara Crowther, spoke with Food Active for their latest podcast episode about the Government’s decision to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England.

Barbara discusses why action on energy drinks is needed, what the proposed legislation could mean for children and young people, and asks the important question: does the ban go far enough?

🎧 Listen to the latest episode of The Food Active Podcast to hear the full conversation.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cw1hujSon6E195EzXUThu?si=jBD11Bw4QEuimZvZG_Qlgg&utm_source=copy-link

08/09/2026

What does the future of school food look like? 🍎🥕🍽️

We asked a young person, parent and a chef to share their vision for school food and what they want to see on every school plate.

From healthy, tasty and affordable meals to food that children actually enjoy, their message is clear: school food should work for everyone.

Because every child deserves the chance to eat well, learn well and thrive at school. ❤️

What’s YOUR vision for school food?

03/09/2026

Back to school comes with brilliant news for families!

From this September, every child in England living in a household receiving Universal Credit is now eligible to a free school meal. 🍎🍽️

That means families could save around £500 per child, every year.

Hear from parents what this change means to them ❤️

03/09/2026

Children should be at the heart of a great school food system. 🍎🍽️

Good school food gives children the nutrition they need to learn, grow and thrive - boosting their health and learning, and investing in the next generation.

🎥 Hear from young people themselves about why school meals matter to them.

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