What we feed children today shapes their future!
That's why we're part of the #SchoolFoodProject and working to transform what's served in school canteens.
Don't miss what's next: schoolfoodproject.org.uk
School Food Project media coverage
📢 Everyone's talking about school food!
The #SchooFoodProject has already had coverage in
@goodmorningbritain.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 in the @theguardian.com and on @bbc5live.bsky.social among others.
Learn more: schoolfoodproject.org.uk
Big changes to school meals hit the headlines this week and we've got an exclusive interview with Education Minister @oliviabailey.bsky.social on today's podcast!
Listen to her conversation with our Executive Director Anna Taylor here: open.spotify.com/episode/3Vgm...
Learn all about the plucky pulse that can save the planet in our six-part #BanginSomeBeans podcast series!
Presented by chef Melissa Hemsley, we dig into underexplored questions such as whether beans can improve your mood.
All episodes here: foodfoundation.org.uk/initiatives/...
We brought together some inspiring changemakers to mark a major milestone in improving the quality of school food!
Government Ministers @oliviabailey.bsky.social and
@sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social joined us as we marked the launch of the School Food Project.
🔗 schoolfoodproject.org.uk
🗣️ Henry Dimbleby explaining why school food has to change on @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social this morning!
We're working with @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social @biteback2030.bsky.social and @chefsinschools.bsky.social to turn school lunches into a source of national pride.
🔗 schoolfoodproject.org.uk
We've teamed up with @chefsinschools.bsky.social @biteback2030.bsky.social @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social and chef Jamie Oliver to transform school food!
The School Food Project aims to ensure delicious meals are served to students across the country.
Learn more & sign up: schoolfoodproject.org.uk
🍕 Research from @biteback2030.bsky.social shows unhealthy food is dominating school canteens across England.
Nika Pajda explores why 'grab and go' items such as pizza and sugary drinks are being prioritised for our latest podcast.
🎧 Listen in full: open.spotify.com/episode/1ITw...
🥳 We've delighted to share our podcast has been shortlisted for a Fortnum & Mason award!
We're up for Best Audio for our 10th anniversary episode, which charts how we started off from humble beginnings in 2015 & ended up working with footballer Marcus Rashford.
🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/5J9c...
A few months ago we launched a campaign with @vegpoweruk.bsky.social to encourage citizens across the UK to eat more beans.
We're glad to report the response has been incredible!
Find out more ⬇️ and ➡️ foodfoundation.org.uk/initiatives/...
#BangInSomeBeans
🧠 Can eating beans improve your mood?
Plant biologist Nadia Radzman of @cam.ac.uk shares some intriguing findings about Fava beans in our final #BangInSomeBeans podcast episode.
🎧 Listen in full: open.spotify.com/episode/2q6i...
Concerns about rising food prices demonstrate how a resilient and sustainable food system is vital for the UK's economic stability and national security.
That's why investors are medical professionals are joining us in calling for a Good Food Bill.
🔗 foodfoundation.org.uk/publication/...
👨👩👧👦 What communities can teach us about the future of food?
Citizens working with us and @ffc-commission.bsky.social visited regions across the UK to uncover local ideas shaping tomorrow's food systems.
🎧 Listen in full: open.spotify.com/episode/2Dhm...
IFE 2026 event invite
🗓️📌 Join us at the International Food Drink Event as a panel of experts discuss: Why 'Banging in Some Beans' makes good business sense!
It will explore the growing popularity of beans and their nutritional, environmental, and culinary benefits.
Sign up: ➡️ www.ife.co.uk/ife-2026-sem...
💥Our new podcast is making a bang💥
The #BangInSomeBeans series will take you through how these under-loved ingredients are savvy, delicious and full of so much potential for our health.
🎧 Find it wherever you get your pods! 🫘🫛
Tune in next Tuesday - all about #mentalhealth and #hormones 🔎🧠
🍟 Shielding our children from the advertising and promotion of unhealthy food is critical, so we welcome the government's Nutrient Profiling Model consultation.
Setting out a timeline for implementation will be critical!
Context here: ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/0byc...
Feeding young children
📊 New survey results show families face multiple barriers when it comes to feeding their children aged under five a healthy diet.
Here's three ways the government could fix this: ➡️ foodfoundation.org.uk/news/survey-...
🫘💨 Does eating beans give you wind?
Fibre expert Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed tackles the thorny question in our latest #BangInSomeBeans podcast, presented by chef Melissa Hemsley.
🎧 Listen in full: bit.ly/4rM7qXv
Quick Bites webinar invite
🚨 Climate shocks and the conflict in Iran are exposing just how fragile our food system really is.
Join our Quick Bites webinar as Prof Tim Lang of @citystgeorges.bsky.social and our Executive Director Anna Taylor examine the risks.
Sign up: ➡️ bit.ly/41mcsPD
📈 Latest data shows 8.5 million adults and children are skipping meals or have gone a whole day without eating due to rising costs.
Our Research Lead Holly Cooper explores the implications and what can be done to shield citizens from another cost of living crisis.
🎧 Listen in full: bit.ly/4lCK5Gi
📢⚠️ New data shows food insecurity levels are rising across the UK.
🔹 More than 1 in 9 households are struggling to afford healthy food
🔹 53% of food insecure households have cut back on fruit and 40% on veg
How to fix food for good: ➡️ bit.ly/4shhsAW
#GoodFoodBill @sustainweb.org
Did you know beans can boost athletic performance and recovery?
Find out how with @redrosesrugby.bsky.social World Cup winner Sarah Bern and Jeffrey Boadi in our latest #BangInSomeBeans podcast.
🎧 Listen in full: bit.ly/4brw0H1
🗣️ 'We need to think very seriously about the resilience of the food system'
Our Executive Director Anna Taylor tells @itvnews.bsky.social how conflict in the Middle East could impact food prices.
Watch in full: ➡️ bit.ly/4cL6xuu
#GoodFoodBill
Healthy food sales
Is the food system serving people and the planet or simply profit?
We analyse data from our Plating Up Progress benchmark and explore what progress food businesses have made reporting on sales of healthy food.
🔗 shorturl.at/gPRRt
🚨 How do global conflicts impact food prices?
Prof @aledjonesgsi.bsky.social Director of the Global Sustainability Institute at @angliaruskin.bsky.social explores whether our food system is equipped to withstand sudden shocks.
🎧 Listen in full: bit.ly/4ry1oKb
Massive potential, creativity and pride - this is what the North East is all about.
Today, citizens are meeting with MPs to share their findings on food across the UK.
Read the citizen-led report about the North East: foodfoundation.org.uk/news/pride-a... 🌉
@ffc-commission.bsky.social
🍳 What comes to mind when you think of the Great British Breakfast?
Don't miss Episode 3 of our #BanginSomeBeans podcast as chef and author Melissa Hemsley explores its traditions and busts some myths!
🎧 Listen in full: bit.ly/4b0p050
Tune into the best audio this week, courtesy of Melissa Hemsley, Felicity Cloake of @theguardian.com, Bold Bean Co and Emma Bardwell:
🫘💥#BangInSomeBeans, airing every Tuesday, wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
Thank you for spotlighting #beans @telegraph.co.uk! www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/what-t...
Pride and resilience at heart of food in the North East 💗
Last but not least, a new film and report from the fourth and final ‘What Works Here Inquiry’ on food in the 📍North East - watch in full and learn more here: foodfoundation.org.uk/news/pride-a...
@ffc-commission.bsky.social
⚠️ Despite government commitments to help families struggling with the costs of baby formula, prices are rising again!
In our latest podcast, experts and campaigners discuss what this means for parents and what needs to change.
🎧 Listen in full: bit.ly/4riuM6S
@hannahbrins.bsky.social
