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

They say “Not suitable for children” on the label, but shops still sell high caffeine energy drinks to children. Over 40...
23/07/2026

They say “Not suitable for children” on the label, but shops still sell high caffeine energy drinks to children. Over 400,000 per day in fact! But not for much longer.

We’re delighted that the Government has announced that from April 2027, high caffeine energy drinks will no longer be allowed to be sold to under-16s.

A massive thank you to all the parents, teachers, young people and health professionals who have been part of this campaign, and everyone who responded to the public consultation. 🙏

You spoke out, the government has listened. We now expect the new law to be agreed in Parliament in early Autumn.

For the full story visit link in bio🔗

They say “Not suitable for children” on the label, but shops still sell high caffeine energy drinks to children. Over 40...
23/07/2026

They say “Not suitable for children” on the label, but shops still sell high caffeine energy drinks to children. Over 400,000 per day in fact! But not for much longer.

We’re delighted that the Government has announced that from April 2027, high caffeine energy drinks will no longer be allowed to be sold to under-16s. A massive thank you to all the parents, teachers, young people and health professionals who have been part of this campaign, and everyone who responded to the public consultation. 🙏

You spoke out, the government has listened. We now expect the new law to be agreed in Parliament in early Autumn.

For the full story visit link in bio🔗

If you had one of these every week, I’d be there every time!”This was perhaps our favourite comment of the evening (from...
17/07/2026

If you had one of these every week, I’d be there every time!”

This was perhaps our favourite comment of the evening (from a government official too!) at tonight’s wonderful gathering of brilliant people across the food, farming, health and social justice sector, set in the evening sunshine of the Regent’s Park allotment garden hosted by / Sustain: The alliance for better food and farming & nourished with wonderful food from

Best of all, we were able to celebrate in person with the indefatigable Public Health minister Sharon Hodgson MP who only hours earlier had confirmed the government’s decision to ban sales of high caffeine energy drinks to under-16s, pushing to get this policy published in the nick of time before Parliament went into recess. Together with Olivia Bailey, she’s also championed the first real update of school food standards in 13 years - we’re hoping for confirmation of that as soon as Parliament returns.

It has been truly refreshing (pun intended!) to have Sharon in the role of public health minister over the past few months - someone who respectfully listens to parents, children, lived experience and professional evidence and expertise, and who is also fuelled with passion and grit to fight for children’s health - and get the job done! Thank you Sharon! 🙏

📢 Today marks 700 days since the government committed to banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children. Ye...
25/06/2026

📢 Today marks 700 days since the government committed to banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children.

Yet nothing has changed.

Since that commitment was made, children have consumed over 280 million energy drinks. At the same time, the market has surged - energy drinks and sports drinks have now overtaken cola as the UK’s top soft drinks category.

The case for action is clear:
⚡Teachers cite excessive energy drink consumption as a major concern—ranking above some illegal substances
⚡Parents overwhelmingly support a ban
⚡Retailers have called for regulation to create consistency

The consultation has been done. The evidence is in. The policy options are clear. What’s missing is action.

If this government is serious about protecting children’s health, this is a straightforward place to start: Keep the promise. Ban the sale of energy drinks to children.

READ OUR OPEN LETTER: https://www.sustainweb.org/news/jun26-energy-drinks-letter/

The government’s consultation on overhauling the School Food Standards in England has now closed - the most significant ...
25/06/2026

The government’s consultation on overhauling the School Food Standards in England has now closed - the most significant review since 2014.

Parents, young people, teachers, caterers and campaigners all had their say, covering everything from breakfast clubs and fizzy drinks to bread, fruit, veg and cheese.

Alongside Sustain’s official response, our parent ambassadors also sent an open letter directly to ministers - with a clear message: school food needs to improve, not just on the menu, but in the wider food culture children experience every day at school.

Here are six priorities parents are calling for…

🔗Read the our submission and open letter here: https://www.sustainweb.org/blogs/jun26-parents-want-healthier-school-food-standards/

🍎🌱 How do we regenerate school meals with home-grown produce?The UK government has committed to making 50% of public sec...
25/06/2026

🍎🌱 How do we regenerate school meals with home-grown produce?

The UK government has committed to making 50% of public sector meals local or sustainably produced - creating a major opportunity for British regenerative farmers and local food systems. But what needs to happen to get more UK-grown produce onto school plates?

Join this interactive discussion, facilitated by Sustain, bringing together farmers, wholesalers, caterers, campaigners and procurement leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges across the supply chain — from farm to school.

📍 The Workshop
📅 Wednesday 1 July
⏰ 16:00–16:55

Speakers:
• Andrew Cowan (Bury Council)
• Barbara Crowther (Sustain)
• Katherine Langton (Langton's Farm)
• Myles Bremner (Bremner & Co)
• Zosia Walczak (Growing Communities)

Together we'll explore how reconnecting school menus with local, seasonal and sustainably produced food can support British producers, improve children's access to fresh food, and deliver better outcomes for communities and the environment.

Next week is Groundswell, the Regenerative Agriculture Festival, and Sustain will be there.Some of our sessions include:...
24/06/2026

Next week is Groundswell, the Regenerative Agriculture Festival, and Sustain will be there.

Some of our sessions include:

▶️ No farmer left behind: Solidarity across supply chains

A fabulous international line up of speakers, including our very own Ruth Westcott and Lily O’Mara
Wednesday 1 July at 12pm

▶️ Making every link: Supporting nature-friendly farmers in supply chains

Hear from a panel of leading voices in UK farming, including Ben Andrews; Josiah Meldrum from Hodmedod, Kiloran O’leary from Sustain; Tom Pearson; and Vicki Hird from The Wildlife Trusts.
Wednesday 1pm

▶️ How to regenerate school meals with home-grown produce

With our lead children’s food campaigner Barbara Crowther plus Andrew Cowan from Bury Council; Myles Bremner; Zosia Walczak from Growing Communities.
Wednesday at 4pm.

More details and our full list of sessions here: ▶️https://lnkd.in/edkwUW5z

Come join or simply find us for a chat!

These are a sneak peak of the quotes from the range of people supporting in order to demand healthy, affordable food f...
22/06/2026

These are a sneak peak of the quotes from the range of people supporting in order to demand healthy, affordable food for everyone.

Head over to our website to read more about the campaign and the work behind it. Ranging from nutritionists, to GPs, to youth activists, if you’d like to support the campaign let us know, dm us.

You can show your support right now, by adding your name at the link below (also in our bio and stories). 👇
www.recipeforchange.org.uk/we-are-fed-up/

What food messages are we surrounded by every day? New figures from our campaign partner .foundation show that food co...
17/06/2026

What food messages are we surrounded by every day?

New figures from our campaign partner .foundation show that food companies spend almost 10 times more on advertising unhealthy food than healthier food.

Their Broken Plate report highlights how difficult it can be to create a healthier food environment when unhealthy products dominate advertising and promotion.

Citizens involved in our campaign have developed 6 calls for change to help build a fairer, healthier food system. Check them out and take 1 minute to show your support at the link below (also in our bio and stories). 👇

www.recipeforchange.org.uk/we-are-fed-up/

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