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Catch up on all the highlights from #FoodActive2025👉https://foodactive.org.uk/foodactive2025-conference-hub/
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Our January bulletin is now live, including...💫
🆕 #HWD bulletin
📺 Junk food advertising restrictions mark progress - but loopholes remain
✍ Blog: Plant-based and affordable: Can Veganuary help families save?
A round up of the latest news and more!
Read here 👉 mailchi.mp/8a5c9cc6b14e...
🆕 #HWD bulletin
📺 Junk food advertising restrictions mark progress - but loopholes remain
✍ Blog: Plant-based and affordable: Can Veganuary help families save?
A round up of the latest news and more!
Read here 👉 mailchi.mp/8a5c9cc6b14e...
Our January bulletin is now live, including...💫
🆕 #HWD bulletin
📺 Junk food advertising restrictions mark progress - but loopholes remain
✍ Blog: Plant-based and affordable: Can Veganuary help families save?
A round up of the latest news and more!
Read here 👉 mailchi.mp/8a5c9cc6b14e...
🆕 #HWD bulletin
📺 Junk food advertising restrictions mark progress - but loopholes remain
✍ Blog: Plant-based and affordable: Can Veganuary help families save?
A round up of the latest news and more!
Read here 👉 mailchi.mp/8a5c9cc6b14e...
January 28, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Our January bulletin is now live, including...💫
🆕 #HWD bulletin
📺 Junk food advertising restrictions mark progress - but loopholes remain
✍ Blog: Plant-based and affordable: Can Veganuary help families save?
A round up of the latest news and more!
Read here 👉 mailchi.mp/8a5c9cc6b14e...
🆕 #HWD bulletin
📺 Junk food advertising restrictions mark progress - but loopholes remain
✍ Blog: Plant-based and affordable: Can Veganuary help families save?
A round up of the latest news and more!
Read here 👉 mailchi.mp/8a5c9cc6b14e...
Our #HealthyWeightDeclaration Special Edition Bulletin is now live..💫
Featuring a recap of our annual conference, reflections from colleagues across Durham, Pendle, Luton, and the North East & North Cumbria on adopting the HWD, and new resources.
Check it out 👉 mailchi.mp/99f0b9843a6b...
Featuring a recap of our annual conference, reflections from colleagues across Durham, Pendle, Luton, and the North East & North Cumbria on adopting the HWD, and new resources.
Check it out 👉 mailchi.mp/99f0b9843a6b...
January 21, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Our #HealthyWeightDeclaration Special Edition Bulletin is now live..💫
Featuring a recap of our annual conference, reflections from colleagues across Durham, Pendle, Luton, and the North East & North Cumbria on adopting the HWD, and new resources.
Check it out 👉 mailchi.mp/99f0b9843a6b...
Featuring a recap of our annual conference, reflections from colleagues across Durham, Pendle, Luton, and the North East & North Cumbria on adopting the HWD, and new resources.
Check it out 👉 mailchi.mp/99f0b9843a6b...
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Today is a big moment for child health as the Less Healthy Advertising Regulations come into force across TV and online media - a long-standing priority for the Obesity Health Alliance.
Our Executive Director Katharine Jenner responds ⬇️
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Our Executive Director Katharine Jenner responds ⬇️
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January 5, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Today is a big moment for child health as the Less Healthy Advertising Regulations come into force across TV and online media - a long-standing priority for the Obesity Health Alliance.
Our Executive Director Katharine Jenner responds ⬇️
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Our Executive Director Katharine Jenner responds ⬇️
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Our December bulletin is now live! 🎄
✍ Foreword from our Programme Lead, Nicola Calder
📺 Protecting children or protecting profits? The journey to restrict less healthy adverts
🍎 Child poverty strategy
🗞️A round up of the latest news & much more!
Read here👉 mailchi.mp/2d47daf2b300...
✍ Foreword from our Programme Lead, Nicola Calder
📺 Protecting children or protecting profits? The journey to restrict less healthy adverts
🍎 Child poverty strategy
🗞️A round up of the latest news & much more!
Read here👉 mailchi.mp/2d47daf2b300...
December 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Our December bulletin is now live! 🎄
✍ Foreword from our Programme Lead, Nicola Calder
📺 Protecting children or protecting profits? The journey to restrict less healthy adverts
🍎 Child poverty strategy
🗞️A round up of the latest news & much more!
Read here👉 mailchi.mp/2d47daf2b300...
✍ Foreword from our Programme Lead, Nicola Calder
📺 Protecting children or protecting profits? The journey to restrict less healthy adverts
🍎 Child poverty strategy
🗞️A round up of the latest news & much more!
Read here👉 mailchi.mp/2d47daf2b300...
Our November bulletin is now live!
📢Did you catch us for #FoodActive2025?
🆕CDOH Local Authority Briefing
🏠NHS Healthy Start Community Champions training
✍️Guest blog: Snack bars: Healthy by name, not nutrition
🗞️A round up of the latest news & much more!
Read here👉 mailchi.mp/ff0cdf212d62...
📢Did you catch us for #FoodActive2025?
🆕CDOH Local Authority Briefing
🏠NHS Healthy Start Community Champions training
✍️Guest blog: Snack bars: Healthy by name, not nutrition
🗞️A round up of the latest news & much more!
Read here👉 mailchi.mp/ff0cdf212d62...
November 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Our November bulletin is now live!
📢Did you catch us for #FoodActive2025?
🆕CDOH Local Authority Briefing
🏠NHS Healthy Start Community Champions training
✍️Guest blog: Snack bars: Healthy by name, not nutrition
🗞️A round up of the latest news & much more!
Read here👉 mailchi.mp/ff0cdf212d62...
📢Did you catch us for #FoodActive2025?
🆕CDOH Local Authority Briefing
🏠NHS Healthy Start Community Champions training
✍️Guest blog: Snack bars: Healthy by name, not nutrition
🗞️A round up of the latest news & much more!
Read here👉 mailchi.mp/ff0cdf212d62...
🆕Briefing paper!
As part of our annual conference proceedings, we’re pleased to launch our new briefing: Commercial Determinants of Health for Elected Members and Local Authority Officers.
Access here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/briefing-pap...
As part of our annual conference proceedings, we’re pleased to launch our new briefing: Commercial Determinants of Health for Elected Members and Local Authority Officers.
Access here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/briefing-pap...
November 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🆕Briefing paper!
As part of our annual conference proceedings, we’re pleased to launch our new briefing: Commercial Determinants of Health for Elected Members and Local Authority Officers.
Access here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/briefing-pap...
As part of our annual conference proceedings, we’re pleased to launch our new briefing: Commercial Determinants of Health for Elected Members and Local Authority Officers.
Access here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/briefing-pap...
We are delighted to see the government protect children's health and promote healthier environments by expanding the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to cover milk-based drinks, and lower the sugar threshold from 5g to 4.5g per 100ml 🥛☕🥤
Read our full response here 👉 lnkd.in/e7_Atu7D
Read our full response here 👉 lnkd.in/e7_Atu7D
November 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We are delighted to see the government protect children's health and promote healthier environments by expanding the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to cover milk-based drinks, and lower the sugar threshold from 5g to 4.5g per 100ml 🥛☕🥤
Read our full response here 👉 lnkd.in/e7_Atu7D
Read our full response here 👉 lnkd.in/e7_Atu7D
🆕Guest blog!
Natalie Brabben, @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social, discusses the growing popularity of snack bars, the misleading health claims shaping young people’s choices, and why an outdated Nutrient Profiling Model is leaving families confused.
Read here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/guest-blog-s...
Natalie Brabben, @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social, discusses the growing popularity of snack bars, the misleading health claims shaping young people’s choices, and why an outdated Nutrient Profiling Model is leaving families confused.
Read here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/guest-blog-s...
November 21, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🆕Guest blog!
Natalie Brabben, @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social, discusses the growing popularity of snack bars, the misleading health claims shaping young people’s choices, and why an outdated Nutrient Profiling Model is leaving families confused.
Read here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/guest-blog-s...
Natalie Brabben, @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social, discusses the growing popularity of snack bars, the misleading health claims shaping young people’s choices, and why an outdated Nutrient Profiling Model is leaving families confused.
Read here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/guest-blog-s...
And that’s a wrap! Thank you to all our speakers and the hundreds of delegates who tuned in today. 👏
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
And that’s a wrap! Thank you to all our speakers and the hundreds of delegates who tuned in today. 👏
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
Many thanks to our wonderful scribe Claire from Nifty Fox for her fantastic visual summary of the conference! ✍️
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Many thanks to our wonderful scribe Claire from Nifty Fox for her fantastic visual summary of the conference! ✍️
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
For the final part of the conference, our fantastic panellists Fran Bernhardt, Mark Petticrew, Oliver Mytton and Maria Castellina will be discussing how we can tackle the commercial determinants of health through local and regional action.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
For the final part of the conference, our fantastic panellists Fran Bernhardt, Mark Petticrew, Oliver Mytton and Maria Castellina will be discussing how we can tackle the commercial determinants of health through local and regional action.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
The final part of the conference will be focusing on the commercial determinants of health, kicking off with a keynote from Mark Petticrew on why commercial influences are impacting on the ability for local authorities to create healthier places.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The final part of the conference will be focusing on the commercial determinants of health, kicking off with a keynote from Mark Petticrew on why commercial influences are impacting on the ability for local authorities to create healthier places.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
Last but not least, we are hearing from Ewan Maule, who will be speaking about the ongoing work in North East and North Cumbria to embed the declaration in the ICB.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
November 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Last but not least, we are hearing from Ewan Maule, who will be speaking about the ongoing work in North East and North Cumbria to embed the declaration in the ICB.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
Next, we are hearing from Ceriann Tunnah, who will be sharing the fantastic work going on in schools across Cheshire and Merseyside through the School’s pledge.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
November 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Next, we are hearing from Ceriann Tunnah, who will be sharing the fantastic work going on in schools across Cheshire and Merseyside through the School’s pledge.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
First up we have Debbie Watson, Director of Public Health for Warrington Borough Council, who will be speaking about their approach to adopting the declaration, with support from six local partners.
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#FoodActive2025
November 11, 2025 at 11:14 AM
First up we have Debbie Watson, Director of Public Health for Warrington Borough Council, who will be speaking about their approach to adopting the declaration, with support from six local partners.
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#FoodActive2025
After a quick break we kick off the case studies section of the conference, which will focus on different approaches and settings adopting and implementing the declaration.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
November 11, 2025 at 11:06 AM
After a quick break we kick off the case studies section of the conference, which will focus on different approaches and settings adopting and implementing the declaration.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
Next up we have Cllr Lisa Denson from Cheshire West and Chester Council, who will be talking about the important role Elected members can play in influencing local system change.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
November 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Next up we have Cllr Lisa Denson from Cheshire West and Chester Council, who will be talking about the important role Elected members can play in influencing local system change.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
Next up we will be hearing from Prof. Katherine Brown who will be discussing the evidence to strengthen the use of systems approaches in obesity prevention.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
November 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Next up we will be hearing from Prof. Katherine Brown who will be discussing the evidence to strengthen the use of systems approaches in obesity prevention.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
Delighted to have @robinireland.bsky.social and Arif Rajpura set the scene for the conference this morning and reflect on the origins and impact of the declaration in Blackpool.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
November 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Delighted to have @robinireland.bsky.social and Arif Rajpura set the scene for the conference this morning and reflect on the origins and impact of the declaration in Blackpool.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
The #FoodActive2025 conference is now underway! 165 delegates and a fantastic line up of speakers ready for an exciting morning of reflection and discussion to mark ten years of the Healthy Weight Declaration.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The #FoodActive2025 conference is now underway! 165 delegates and a fantastic line up of speakers ready for an exciting morning of reflection and discussion to mark ten years of the Healthy Weight Declaration.
#FoodActive2025
#FoodActive2025
✨ #FoodActive2025 is just around the corner! ✨
Take a look at the speaker profiles below to find out more about our fantastic line up 👉 lnkd.in/erRNebhd
There's still time to book your ticket! Register here 👉 lnkd.in/e88bhPZU
Take a look at the speaker profiles below to find out more about our fantastic line up 👉 lnkd.in/erRNebhd
There's still time to book your ticket! Register here 👉 lnkd.in/e88bhPZU
November 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
✨ #FoodActive2025 is just around the corner! ✨
Take a look at the speaker profiles below to find out more about our fantastic line up 👉 lnkd.in/erRNebhd
There's still time to book your ticket! Register here 👉 lnkd.in/e88bhPZU
Take a look at the speaker profiles below to find out more about our fantastic line up 👉 lnkd.in/erRNebhd
There's still time to book your ticket! Register here 👉 lnkd.in/e88bhPZU
Our October bulletin is now live!
📢 Less than 2 weeks until #FoodActive2025!
🍎Fuelling the Future Part 2
✍ Guest blog: #HealthyHearts Campaign
🎙️ Podcast: Fix Our Food: The case for free school meal auto-enrolment
🗞️A round up of the latest news & much more!
Read here👉 mailchi.mp/08f1a066f8d7...
📢 Less than 2 weeks until #FoodActive2025!
🍎Fuelling the Future Part 2
✍ Guest blog: #HealthyHearts Campaign
🎙️ Podcast: Fix Our Food: The case for free school meal auto-enrolment
🗞️A round up of the latest news & much more!
Read here👉 mailchi.mp/08f1a066f8d7...
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our October bulletin is now live!
📢 Less than 2 weeks until #FoodActive2025!
🍎Fuelling the Future Part 2
✍ Guest blog: #HealthyHearts Campaign
🎙️ Podcast: Fix Our Food: The case for free school meal auto-enrolment
🗞️A round up of the latest news & much more!
Read here👉 mailchi.mp/08f1a066f8d7...
📢 Less than 2 weeks until #FoodActive2025!
🍎Fuelling the Future Part 2
✍ Guest blog: #HealthyHearts Campaign
🎙️ Podcast: Fix Our Food: The case for free school meal auto-enrolment
🗞️A round up of the latest news & much more!
Read here👉 mailchi.mp/08f1a066f8d7...
Food Active 2025 is just two week away! ✨
We have published the conference agenda which is jam-packed with a fantastic line up of speakers and discussions
View the full agenda and book your ticket here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/two-weeks-to...
#FoodActive2025
We have published the conference agenda which is jam-packed with a fantastic line up of speakers and discussions
View the full agenda and book your ticket here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/two-weeks-to...
#FoodActive2025
October 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Food Active 2025 is just two week away! ✨
We have published the conference agenda which is jam-packed with a fantastic line up of speakers and discussions
View the full agenda and book your ticket here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/two-weeks-to...
#FoodActive2025
We have published the conference agenda which is jam-packed with a fantastic line up of speakers and discussions
View the full agenda and book your ticket here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/two-weeks-to...
#FoodActive2025
New guest blog! ✍️
We hear from Alison Whittaker-Stewart, Physical Activity Campaigns Lead for Together an Active Future, about the #HealthyHearts campaign which aims to raise awareness of heart health and promote physical activity across Lancashire.
Read here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/guest-blog-i...
We hear from Alison Whittaker-Stewart, Physical Activity Campaigns Lead for Together an Active Future, about the #HealthyHearts campaign which aims to raise awareness of heart health and promote physical activity across Lancashire.
Read here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/guest-blog-i...
October 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
New guest blog! ✍️
We hear from Alison Whittaker-Stewart, Physical Activity Campaigns Lead for Together an Active Future, about the #HealthyHearts campaign which aims to raise awareness of heart health and promote physical activity across Lancashire.
Read here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/guest-blog-i...
We hear from Alison Whittaker-Stewart, Physical Activity Campaigns Lead for Together an Active Future, about the #HealthyHearts campaign which aims to raise awareness of heart health and promote physical activity across Lancashire.
Read here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/guest-blog-i...
✨ #FoodActive2025 conference speaker announcement ✨
We are excited to welcome Professor Ewan Maule to this year's conference, who will be discussing developing a system-wide HWD for the North East & North Cumbria ICB.
Register here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-decade-o...
We are excited to welcome Professor Ewan Maule to this year's conference, who will be discussing developing a system-wide HWD for the North East & North Cumbria ICB.
Register here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-decade-o...
October 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
✨ #FoodActive2025 conference speaker announcement ✨
We are excited to welcome Professor Ewan Maule to this year's conference, who will be discussing developing a system-wide HWD for the North East & North Cumbria ICB.
Register here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-decade-o...
We are excited to welcome Professor Ewan Maule to this year's conference, who will be discussing developing a system-wide HWD for the North East & North Cumbria ICB.
Register here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-decade-o...