School Food Matters
@schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social
We teach children about food and improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school.
Brand marketing, the sale of unhealthy foods in canteens, and corporate-sponsored educational materials are just a few of the tactics used to promote Big Food in schools. A report by our friends at Bite Back reveals what’s happening and what needs to change to protect young people…
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Report exposes Big Food marketing tactics in schools
Brand marketing, the sale of unhealthy foods in canteens, and corporate-sponsored educational materials are just a few of the tactics used to promote Big Food in schools.
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July 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Brand marketing, the sale of unhealthy foods in canteens, and corporate-sponsored educational materials are just a few of the tactics used to promote Big Food in schools. A report by our friends at Bite Back reveals what’s happening and what needs to change to protect young people…
bit.ly/3TWzE3r
bit.ly/3TWzE3r
Every child deserves the chance to thrive and reach their full potential.
The North East Child Poverty Action Plan sets out a range of steps for change - including tackling high rates of food insecurity and building a healthier, more sustainable local food system.
🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/3IDYXET
The North East Child Poverty Action Plan sets out a range of steps for change - including tackling high rates of food insecurity and building a healthier, more sustainable local food system.
🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/3IDYXET
July 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Every child deserves the chance to thrive and reach their full potential.
The North East Child Poverty Action Plan sets out a range of steps for change - including tackling high rates of food insecurity and building a healthier, more sustainable local food system.
🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/3IDYXET
The North East Child Poverty Action Plan sets out a range of steps for change - including tackling high rates of food insecurity and building a healthier, more sustainable local food system.
🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/3IDYXET
We’re hiring a Senior Press and Comms Officer.
Are you someone with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in securing media coverage and managing a vibrant online presence? If so, we’d love to hear from you. @themediamentor.bsky.social
Apply here 👇
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Are you someone with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in securing media coverage and managing a vibrant online presence? If so, we’d love to hear from you. @themediamentor.bsky.social
Apply here 👇
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Work with us
This is where you'll find opportunities to work with us and we're always delighted to hear from enthusiastic volunteers!
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July 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
We’re hiring a Senior Press and Comms Officer.
Are you someone with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in securing media coverage and managing a vibrant online presence? If so, we’d love to hear from you. @themediamentor.bsky.social
Apply here 👇
bit.ly/4lY1ubw
Are you someone with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in securing media coverage and managing a vibrant online presence? If so, we’d love to hear from you. @themediamentor.bsky.social
Apply here 👇
bit.ly/4lY1ubw
On Friday, our #YoungMarketeers in #Plymouth sold school-grown fruit and veg to the public in the final Market Day of the year. The children raised over £270 for Plymouth Food Bank and other great initiatives. Great to see local MP Luke Pollard, the Lord Mayor, and CaterEd there to show support! 💛
July 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
On Friday, our #YoungMarketeers in #Plymouth sold school-grown fruit and veg to the public in the final Market Day of the year. The children raised over £270 for Plymouth Food Bank and other great initiatives. Great to see local MP Luke Pollard, the Lord Mayor, and CaterEd there to show support! 💛
The government has launched an inquiry into tackling food-related ill health and reducing health inequalities. Evidence shows that nutritious #SchoolFood can play a key role here - improving access to a balanced diet and shaping healthy eating habits for life.
Read more: bit.ly/44VTYXE
Read more: bit.ly/44VTYXE
Government launches inquiry into tackling food-related ill health
The government has launched a new inquiry aimed at learning from both domestic and international public health interventions that have been effective at reducing consumption of unhealthy foods.
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July 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The government has launched an inquiry into tackling food-related ill health and reducing health inequalities. Evidence shows that nutritious #SchoolFood can play a key role here - improving access to a balanced diet and shaping healthy eating habits for life.
Read more: bit.ly/44VTYXE
Read more: bit.ly/44VTYXE
£800! That’s how much young people in our #KnowYourOnions programme raised last week by selling their school-grown produce at street markets across London. 🧅
That money will go straight back into supporting #FoodEducation at their schools. Hurrah!
That money will go straight back into supporting #FoodEducation at their schools. Hurrah!
July 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
£800! That’s how much young people in our #KnowYourOnions programme raised last week by selling their school-grown produce at street markets across London. 🧅
That money will go straight back into supporting #FoodEducation at their schools. Hurrah!
That money will go straight back into supporting #FoodEducation at their schools. Hurrah!
Children in our #SchoolsToMarket programme raised £1,200 last week by selling delicious chutney - made at school with fresh produce from local farms - at six Whole Foods stores. 🫙🍅
Their work has been truly fruitful - with all proceeds reinvested in further #FoodEducation at their schools.
Their work has been truly fruitful - with all proceeds reinvested in further #FoodEducation at their schools.
July 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Children in our #SchoolsToMarket programme raised £1,200 last week by selling delicious chutney - made at school with fresh produce from local farms - at six Whole Foods stores. 🫙🍅
Their work has been truly fruitful - with all proceeds reinvested in further #FoodEducation at their schools.
Their work has been truly fruitful - with all proceeds reinvested in further #FoodEducation at their schools.
Our #YoungMarketeers across the country raised over £7,000 for great local causes this year by selling their school-grown fruit and veg at street markets 👏👏👏
A huge well done to them for stepping up as industrious gardeners and market traders - and for making a real difference in their communities!
A huge well done to them for stepping up as industrious gardeners and market traders - and for making a real difference in their communities!
July 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Our #YoungMarketeers across the country raised over £7,000 for great local causes this year by selling their school-grown fruit and veg at street markets 👏👏👏
A huge well done to them for stepping up as industrious gardeners and market traders - and for making a real difference in their communities!
A huge well done to them for stepping up as industrious gardeners and market traders - and for making a real difference in their communities!
Outside Parliament today, students, teachers, MPs and campaigners joined Magic Breakfast to call for free school breakfasts for all - not just primary children. They also urged government to boost funding, introduce monitoring, and tackle stigma.
The full story:
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The full story:
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Magic Breakfast champions breakfast for all at Westminster
Today, Magic Breakfast gathered outside Parliament together with partners, to strengthen the forthcoming breakfast club policy.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Outside Parliament today, students, teachers, MPs and campaigners joined Magic Breakfast to call for free school breakfasts for all - not just primary children. They also urged government to boost funding, introduce monitoring, and tackle stigma.
The full story:
bit.ly/3GDFMKX
The full story:
bit.ly/3GDFMKX
The government has set out its vision for the upcoming #NationalFoodStrategy - and we’re pleased to see a commitment to more affordable healthy food for all, reducing diet-related ill health, and ensuring people have the knowledge and skills to cook and eat well.
Here’s the latest:
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Here’s the latest:
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Government’s new vision for National Food Strategy prioritises children’s health
The government has set out its vision for the National Food Strategy, emphasising the need for a modern food system that supports a healthier population and reduces diet-related ill health outcomes, e...
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July 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The government has set out its vision for the upcoming #NationalFoodStrategy - and we’re pleased to see a commitment to more affordable healthy food for all, reducing diet-related ill health, and ensuring people have the knowledge and skills to cook and eat well.
Here’s the latest:
bit.ly/3IvOQC0
Here’s the latest:
bit.ly/3IvOQC0
🎉 It’s been Market Day galore at #SchoolFoodMatters - we’ve never hosted so many in just one week! Children across the country proudly sold their school-grown produce and chutneys, sharing the fruits of their labour with local communities and raising ££ for great causes.
July 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🎉 It’s been Market Day galore at #SchoolFoodMatters - we’ve never hosted so many in just one week! Children across the country proudly sold their school-grown produce and chutneys, sharing the fruits of their labour with local communities and raising ££ for great causes.
From #Stroud to #Birmingham to #Newcastle - hundreds of miles apart, but all buzzing with vibrant local markets thanks to our #YoungMarketeers programme today.
Dozens of children sold fruit and veg they planted and nurtured from seed while raising funds for brilliant causes. #FoodEducation
Dozens of children sold fruit and veg they planted and nurtured from seed while raising funds for brilliant causes. #FoodEducation
July 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
From #Stroud to #Birmingham to #Newcastle - hundreds of miles apart, but all buzzing with vibrant local markets thanks to our #YoungMarketeers programme today.
Dozens of children sold fruit and veg they planted and nurtured from seed while raising funds for brilliant causes. #FoodEducation
Dozens of children sold fruit and veg they planted and nurtured from seed while raising funds for brilliant causes. #FoodEducation
Parents want the government to take bold action to ensure children have access to high-quality, healthy food at school, as it begins the process of updating the school food standards. Here’s what the polling by our friends at Chefs in Schools found…
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Parents want fresh and nutritious school food prioritised in updated standards
Parents want the government to take bold action to ensure children have access to high-quality, healthy food at school, as it begins the process of updating the school food standards.
www.schoolfoodmatters.org
July 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Parents want the government to take bold action to ensure children have access to high-quality, healthy food at school, as it begins the process of updating the school food standards. Here’s what the polling by our friends at Chefs in Schools found…
www.schoolfoodmatters.org/news-views/n...
www.schoolfoodmatters.org/news-views/n...
Have your say on the future of #SchoolFood as the government reviews standards. A new report from our friends at Chefs in Schools, backed by parents, urges removing unhealthy, ultra-processed food and ensuring meals are fresh, nutritious and part of learning. Make your voice heard 👇
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July 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Have your say on the future of #SchoolFood as the government reviews standards. A new report from our friends at Chefs in Schools, backed by parents, urges removing unhealthy, ultra-processed food and ensuring meals are fresh, nutritious and part of learning. Make your voice heard 👇
bit.ly/3GAG59c
bit.ly/3GAG59c
Sold out - who knew jars could fly? 🫙🥕🍎
Children and young people from schools across London just completed the farm-to-market journey by selling their delicious school-made chutneys at six Whole Foods stores.
Children and young people from schools across London just completed the farm-to-market journey by selling their delicious school-made chutneys at six Whole Foods stores.
July 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Sold out - who knew jars could fly? 🫙🥕🍎
Children and young people from schools across London just completed the farm-to-market journey by selling their delicious school-made chutneys at six Whole Foods stores.
Children and young people from schools across London just completed the farm-to-market journey by selling their delicious school-made chutneys at six Whole Foods stores.
Almost 100 children and young people will be selling delicious chutney they made at school using fresh produce harvested at local farms. #SchoolsToMarket
They’ll be at all six Whole Foods Market locations today from 11am to 1pm. If you’re nearby, please drop in to show your support.
They’ll be at all six Whole Foods Market locations today from 11am to 1pm. If you’re nearby, please drop in to show your support.
July 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Almost 100 children and young people will be selling delicious chutney they made at school using fresh produce harvested at local farms. #SchoolsToMarket
They’ll be at all six Whole Foods Market locations today from 11am to 1pm. If you’re nearby, please drop in to show your support.
They’ll be at all six Whole Foods Market locations today from 11am to 1pm. If you’re nearby, please drop in to show your support.
Our biggest #YoungMarketeers Market Day just wrapped up - 15 schools came together in #Liverpool to sell their fresh school-grown fruit and veg! Four fantastic schools in #Sheffield sold their wares at a local market too, with local press dropping by. Both events raised loads for great causes.
July 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Our biggest #YoungMarketeers Market Day just wrapped up - 15 schools came together in #Liverpool to sell their fresh school-grown fruit and veg! Four fantastic schools in #Sheffield sold their wares at a local market too, with local press dropping by. Both events raised loads for great causes.
It’s been a jam-packed week - and we’re not just talking about the strawberry kind!
More than 1,100 children and young people took part in our various fully funded #FoodEducation programmes. #SchoolFoodMatters
Here’s a taste of what happened:
More than 1,100 children and young people took part in our various fully funded #FoodEducation programmes. #SchoolFoodMatters
Here’s a taste of what happened:
July 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
It’s been a jam-packed week - and we’re not just talking about the strawberry kind!
More than 1,100 children and young people took part in our various fully funded #FoodEducation programmes. #SchoolFoodMatters
Here’s a taste of what happened:
More than 1,100 children and young people took part in our various fully funded #FoodEducation programmes. #SchoolFoodMatters
Here’s a taste of what happened:
Behind the scenes as children in #Barking, #Leeds, #Coventry, and #Manchester gear up to sell their school-grown fruit and veg to the public as part of our #YoungMarketeers programme.
Here’s a glimpse of the picturesque Coventry Cathedral - one of the beautiful locations hosting today’s Market Day!
Here’s a glimpse of the picturesque Coventry Cathedral - one of the beautiful locations hosting today’s Market Day!
July 4, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Behind the scenes as children in #Barking, #Leeds, #Coventry, and #Manchester gear up to sell their school-grown fruit and veg to the public as part of our #YoungMarketeers programme.
Here’s a glimpse of the picturesque Coventry Cathedral - one of the beautiful locations hosting today’s Market Day!
Here’s a glimpse of the picturesque Coventry Cathedral - one of the beautiful locations hosting today’s Market Day!
Our incredible #YoungMarketeers just wrapped up selling their school-grown fruit and veg at Borough Market - and they absolutely rocked it!
These young market pros poured time and care into growing every carrot, onion, and apple + raised lots of ££ for a brilliant cause - stay tuned for the total.
These young market pros poured time and care into growing every carrot, onion, and apple + raised lots of ££ for a brilliant cause - stay tuned for the total.
July 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Our incredible #YoungMarketeers just wrapped up selling their school-grown fruit and veg at Borough Market - and they absolutely rocked it!
These young market pros poured time and care into growing every carrot, onion, and apple + raised lots of ££ for a brilliant cause - stay tuned for the total.
These young market pros poured time and care into growing every carrot, onion, and apple + raised lots of ££ for a brilliant cause - stay tuned for the total.
Heading to Borough Market tomorrow?
You might spot our #YoungMarketeers - the youngest traders around! These talented school children will be selling fresh fruit and veg they've grown in their own school gardens.
Come support a great cause and grab some delicious produce!
📅 3 July 🕚 1am – 1.30pm
You might spot our #YoungMarketeers - the youngest traders around! These talented school children will be selling fresh fruit and veg they've grown in their own school gardens.
Come support a great cause and grab some delicious produce!
📅 3 July 🕚 1am – 1.30pm
July 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Heading to Borough Market tomorrow?
You might spot our #YoungMarketeers - the youngest traders around! These talented school children will be selling fresh fruit and veg they've grown in their own school gardens.
Come support a great cause and grab some delicious produce!
📅 3 July 🕚 1am – 1.30pm
You might spot our #YoungMarketeers - the youngest traders around! These talented school children will be selling fresh fruit and veg they've grown in their own school gardens.
Come support a great cause and grab some delicious produce!
📅 3 July 🕚 1am – 1.30pm
☁️ It’s a cloudy day in #Bedford, but our #YoungMarketeers are bringing the sunshine to the town market!
They're out selling fresh, school-grown fruit and veg - the result of months of planting, nurturing, and learning. All ££ raised today will go to Bedford Food Bank.
They're out selling fresh, school-grown fruit and veg - the result of months of planting, nurturing, and learning. All ££ raised today will go to Bedford Food Bank.
July 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
☁️ It’s a cloudy day in #Bedford, but our #YoungMarketeers are bringing the sunshine to the town market!
They're out selling fresh, school-grown fruit and veg - the result of months of planting, nurturing, and learning. All ££ raised today will go to Bedford Food Bank.
They're out selling fresh, school-grown fruit and veg - the result of months of planting, nurturing, and learning. All ££ raised today will go to Bedford Food Bank.
More than 60 children from 12 schools will be selling their school-grown fruit and veg at the home of our amazing #YoungMarketeers programme partner, @boroughmarket.bsky.social.
They’ll be setting up their stalls this Thursday (3 July) from 11am – 1.30pm. Come down and show support.
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They’ll be setting up their stalls this Thursday (3 July) from 11am – 1.30pm. Come down and show support.
bit.ly/3TRgkEA
Veg growing primary pupils become Borough Market traders for the day
Pupils from seven Southwark primary schools will be setting up shop at Borough Market next week, selling their own harvested
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July 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
More than 60 children from 12 schools will be selling their school-grown fruit and veg at the home of our amazing #YoungMarketeers programme partner, @boroughmarket.bsky.social.
They’ll be setting up their stalls this Thursday (3 July) from 11am – 1.30pm. Come down and show support.
bit.ly/3TRgkEA
They’ll be setting up their stalls this Thursday (3 July) from 11am – 1.30pm. Come down and show support.
bit.ly/3TRgkEA
Good luck to Jamie Oliver, his team, and everyone taking part in tomorrow’s Guinness World Records attempt for the largest cooking lesson ever! 👨🍳🍝
It’s absolutely wonderful to see schools getting involved too. We’ll be cheering you all on! 👏 #FoodEducation
www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/2526697...
It’s absolutely wonderful to see schools getting involved too. We’ll be cheering you all on! 👏 #FoodEducation
www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/2526697...
School helping Jamie Oliver break Guinness World Record
A school in the Swindon area is joining Jamie Oliver to help him break a Guinness World Record.
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June 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Good luck to Jamie Oliver, his team, and everyone taking part in tomorrow’s Guinness World Records attempt for the largest cooking lesson ever! 👨🍳🍝
It’s absolutely wonderful to see schools getting involved too. We’ll be cheering you all on! 👏 #FoodEducation
www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/2526697...
It’s absolutely wonderful to see schools getting involved too. We’ll be cheering you all on! 👏 #FoodEducation
www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/2526697...
It has been another bumper week at #SchoolFoodMatters, with over 1,100 children and young people taking part in our various fully funded #FoodEducation programmes.
Here’s how the week shaped up...
Here’s how the week shaped up...
June 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
It has been another bumper week at #SchoolFoodMatters, with over 1,100 children and young people taking part in our various fully funded #FoodEducation programmes.
Here’s how the week shaped up...
Here’s how the week shaped up...