Barbara Crowther
@barbscrowther.bsky.social
Foodie, birder, campaigner & executive coach for social justice & environmental changemakers 🏳️🌈🇵🇸
Really proud to have worked on this research & report with @childrensfood.bsky.social @sustainweb.org - please do share 👇👇👇
In 12 months, an extra 620,000 children in England will become eligible for #freeschoolmeals. Wales, Scotland and London are already feeding more children than ever.
But what if expansion of school food could also deliver for UK farmers and producers? ⬇️🥕 bit.ly/4nroz7j
But what if expansion of school food could also deliver for UK farmers and producers? ⬇️🥕 bit.ly/4nroz7j
School meal expansion could deliver £600 million boost for British farmers | Sustain
Food and farming organisations are calling on government to ensure school meal expansion benefits local, sustainable and British farming as well as children's health.
bit.ly
September 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Really proud to have worked on this research & report with @childrensfood.bsky.social @sustainweb.org - please do share 👇👇👇
Finally!! Really hope Wales also makes this decision too www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Beaver releases into wild to be allowed in England for first time in centuries
Exclusive: Government to grant nature groups a licence for release of rodent species after earlier setbacks
www.theguardian.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Finally!! Really hope Wales also makes this decision too www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Over 500 media figures have called on BBC to reinstate a documentary depicting civilian life in Gaza. I have just written to demand the BBC stops censoring Palestine with this new e-action. Join me & send yours today: palestinecampaign.eaction.online/BBC-stop-cen...
Tell the BBC: Stop censoring Palestine
palestinecampaign.eaction.online
February 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Over 500 media figures have called on BBC to reinstate a documentary depicting civilian life in Gaza. I have just written to demand the BBC stops censoring Palestine with this new e-action. Join me & send yours today: palestinecampaign.eaction.online/BBC-stop-cen...
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Commercial infant & toddler brands in the spotlight for healthwashing, misleading marketing & unnecessary sugars at Children’s Food Awards. Oh … and KFC too! www.sustainweb.org/news/feb25-k...
KFC plus infant and toddler food brands come under fire at 2025 Children's Food Awards | Sustain
Several leading baby and toddler food brands have been condemned for healthwashing, high levels of sugar and inappropriate marketing practices at the 2025 Children’s Food Awards, which also saw KFC cr...
www.sustainweb.org
February 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Commercial infant & toddler brands in the spotlight for healthwashing, misleading marketing & unnecessary sugars at Children’s Food Awards. Oh … and KFC too! www.sustainweb.org/news/feb25-k...
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is fed up of being lobbied apparently.
Oh, but wait. Not annoyed by unhealthy BigFood lobby, no. But by charities like Royal #Osteoporosis doing their job to advocate policies to support public health.
Seriously?
www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/sector-...
Oh, but wait. Not annoyed by unhealthy BigFood lobby, no. But by charities like Royal #Osteoporosis doing their job to advocate policies to support public health.
Seriously?
www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/sector-...
Sector reacts as Wes Streeting vows to ‘break the culture’ of charities lobbying government
www.civilsociety.co.uk
February 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is fed up of being lobbied apparently.
Oh, but wait. Not annoyed by unhealthy BigFood lobby, no. But by charities like Royal #Osteoporosis doing their job to advocate policies to support public health.
Seriously?
www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/sector-...
Oh, but wait. Not annoyed by unhealthy BigFood lobby, no. But by charities like Royal #Osteoporosis doing their job to advocate policies to support public health.
Seriously?
www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/sector-...
Thank you Ellie.
Wondering if there are any brave (ex-)air industry or fuel industry souls out there who will step up & agree that sustainable aviation is an oxymoron.
Wondering if there are any brave (ex-)air industry or fuel industry souls out there who will step up & agree that sustainable aviation is an oxymoron.
I questioned Ed Miliband on Monday on how the Govt. could possibly justify airport expansion when aviation has such a detrimental impact on the climate.
Today, the Govt. confirmed their support of Heathrow expansion, flying in the face of their own climate scientists' advice🤦
Today, the Govt. confirmed their support of Heathrow expansion, flying in the face of their own climate scientists' advice🤦
Rachel Reeves has confirmed the Government supports Heathrow expansion.
Analysis from @neweconomics.bsky.social shows airport expansion is unlikely to result in 'economic growth' and it would blow away the UK's climate commitments.
Who exactly does this benefit?
Analysis from @neweconomics.bsky.social shows airport expansion is unlikely to result in 'economic growth' and it would blow away the UK's climate commitments.
Who exactly does this benefit?
January 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Thank you Ellie.
Wondering if there are any brave (ex-)air industry or fuel industry souls out there who will step up & agree that sustainable aviation is an oxymoron.
Wondering if there are any brave (ex-)air industry or fuel industry souls out there who will step up & agree that sustainable aviation is an oxymoron.
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Fruitful start to the year! @victoriagilbert.bsky.social & @barbscrowther.bsky.social were at the Transforming UK Food Systems conference this week, meeting w/inspiring people and running a workshop on using research to drive change. Thanks to @hannahbrins.bsky.social for sharing insights too!
January 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Fruitful start to the year! @victoriagilbert.bsky.social & @barbscrowther.bsky.social were at the Transforming UK Food Systems conference this week, meeting w/inspiring people and running a workshop on using research to drive change. Thanks to @hannahbrins.bsky.social for sharing insights too!
Another council writing off school meal debts. Evaluation of London universal primary meals programme by @cpaguk.bsky.social & ReconnectLondon for @impurbanhealth.bsky.social showed positive impact in improving parent-school relationships on this topic too. uk.news.yahoo.com/aberdeen-cit...
Aberdeen City Council to write off £400k of school meal debt to help struggling families
The council will wipe out the debt totalling £411,977.90 as part of its commitment to help tackle child poverty thanks to a successful application for funding.
uk.news.yahoo.com
January 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Another council writing off school meal debts. Evaluation of London universal primary meals programme by @cpaguk.bsky.social & ReconnectLondon for @impurbanhealth.bsky.social showed positive impact in improving parent-school relationships on this topic too. uk.news.yahoo.com/aberdeen-cit...
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UK farming sector at risk due to extreme weather, soaring inflation and chronic supply chains.
READ open letter coordinated by Sustain + @wclnews.bsky.social w/ 41 TOP food, farming and nature groups ⬇️ @wwf.org.uk @rspb.bsky.social @thesoilassociation.bsky.social www.sustainweb.org/news/dec24-e...
READ open letter coordinated by Sustain + @wclnews.bsky.social w/ 41 TOP food, farming and nature groups ⬇️ @wwf.org.uk @rspb.bsky.social @thesoilassociation.bsky.social www.sustainweb.org/news/dec24-e...
Over 40 food, farming and nature groups urge government to fix agriculture sector | Sustain
Extreme weather, soaring inflation and chronic supply chains are putting the UK's farming sector at serious risk, says open letter coordinated by Sustain and Wildlife and Countryside Link.
www.sustainweb.org
December 9, 2024 at 1:46 PM
UK farming sector at risk due to extreme weather, soaring inflation and chronic supply chains.
READ open letter coordinated by Sustain + @wclnews.bsky.social w/ 41 TOP food, farming and nature groups ⬇️ @wwf.org.uk @rspb.bsky.social @thesoilassociation.bsky.social www.sustainweb.org/news/dec24-e...
READ open letter coordinated by Sustain + @wclnews.bsky.social w/ 41 TOP food, farming and nature groups ⬇️ @wwf.org.uk @rspb.bsky.social @thesoilassociation.bsky.social www.sustainweb.org/news/dec24-e...
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My investigation for @bmj.com uncovering the influence of the food industry in schools. Experts say there should be much greater scrutiny. www.bmj.com/content/387/...
Food industry has infiltrated UK children’s education: stealth marketing exposed
BMJ investigation reveals widespread influence of food and drink brands in schools and nurseries—through breakfast clubs, nutrition guidance, and healthy eating campaigns. Experts say the tactics requ...
www.bmj.com
December 5, 2024 at 6:51 AM
My investigation for @bmj.com uncovering the influence of the food industry in schools. Experts say there should be much greater scrutiny. www.bmj.com/content/387/...
This is joyous 😍
December 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
This is joyous 😍
Right 👍
"Just in principle, an organisation sponsored by McDonald’s, Mars, and Nestlé shouldn't be within 100 miles of children’s food education."
Right?
via @bmj.com
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
Right?
via @bmj.com
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
Food industry has infiltrated UK children’s education: stealth marketing exposed
BMJ investigation reveals widespread influence of food and drink brands in schools and nurseries—through breakfast clubs, nutrition guidance, and healthy eating campaigns. Experts say the tactics requ...
www.bmj.com
December 7, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Right 👍
Some media outlets today are headlining #HFSS ad restrictions like totally new news.
Let’s remember it was:
- proposed in 2018 obesity strategy
- consulted on in several stages since 2019
- passed in primary legislation in April 2022 under last govt.
Roll on Oct 2025 😁
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Let’s remember it was:
- proposed in 2018 obesity strategy
- consulted on in several stages since 2019
- passed in primary legislation in April 2022 under last govt.
Roll on Oct 2025 😁
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Junk food ad ban legislation progresses to curb childhood obesity
Junk food ads to be banned from October 2025 with final details unveiled today.
www.gov.uk
December 3, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Some media outlets today are headlining #HFSS ad restrictions like totally new news.
Let’s remember it was:
- proposed in 2018 obesity strategy
- consulted on in several stages since 2019
- passed in primary legislation in April 2022 under last govt.
Roll on Oct 2025 😁
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Let’s remember it was:
- proposed in 2018 obesity strategy
- consulted on in several stages since 2019
- passed in primary legislation in April 2022 under last govt.
Roll on Oct 2025 😁
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Today is #JustFriday.
No particular colour.
No special deals or conspicuous consumerism.
No American tropes or turkeys.
That’s it 😁
As you were.
No particular colour.
No special deals or conspicuous consumerism.
No American tropes or turkeys.
That’s it 😁
As you were.
November 29, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Today is #JustFriday.
No particular colour.
No special deals or conspicuous consumerism.
No American tropes or turkeys.
That’s it 😁
As you were.
No particular colour.
No special deals or conspicuous consumerism.
No American tropes or turkeys.
That’s it 😁
As you were.
Really important points being made abt conflicts of interest & research backed by food industry & their interests. I remember well this #UltraProcessedFoods story being cited at #IBResearch conference by @doctorchrisVT & my old Twitter thread is still available here: x.com/barbscrowthe...
x.com
x.com
November 26, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Really important points being made abt conflicts of interest & research backed by food industry & their interests. I remember well this #UltraProcessedFoods story being cited at #IBResearch conference by @doctorchrisVT & my old Twitter thread is still available here: x.com/barbscrowthe...
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Bravo @barbscrowther.bsky.social for highlighting the need to regulate #marketing of commercial formula milks & baby foods & enable #breastfeeding to rebalance diets away from #UltraProcessedFood #IBResearch @sustainweb.org
November 26, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Bravo @barbscrowther.bsky.social for highlighting the need to regulate #marketing of commercial formula milks & baby foods & enable #breastfeeding to rebalance diets away from #UltraProcessedFood #IBResearch @sustainweb.org
Excited to be speaking later today at the @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social conference today on #UltraProcessedFood - the scope for government action. Looking forward to a lively day of debate! #IBResearch
November 26, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Excited to be speaking later today at the @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social conference today on #UltraProcessedFood - the scope for government action. Looking forward to a lively day of debate! #IBResearch
What an extraordinary report (and cover!) from @henrydimbleby.bsky.social & @dollyvantulleken.bsky.social interviewing 3 former PMs, 1 deputy PM, 6 health secretaries. The conclusion? We have to regulate the food industry better! Bravo alll & @nestauk.bsky.social media.nesta.org.uk/documents/No...
November 25, 2024 at 8:03 AM
What an extraordinary report (and cover!) from @henrydimbleby.bsky.social & @dollyvantulleken.bsky.social interviewing 3 former PMs, 1 deputy PM, 6 health secretaries. The conclusion? We have to regulate the food industry better! Bravo alll & @nestauk.bsky.social media.nesta.org.uk/documents/No...
Great piece on salt in @guardian.com incl comment from my @sustainweb.org colleague Kate on 85% of salt we consume being already hidden in food when we buy it - this is why our #RecipeforChange campaign wants expansion of unhealthy food levies
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/no...
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/no...
The truth about salt: how to avoid one of the world’s biggest hidden killers
Most of us consume far too much, which can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. But there are some simple ways to retrain your palate and reduce your intake
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Great piece on salt in @guardian.com incl comment from my @sustainweb.org colleague Kate on 85% of salt we consume being already hidden in food when we buy it - this is why our #RecipeforChange campaign wants expansion of unhealthy food levies
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/no...
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/no...
🤬 But LOVE the picture - not a single Smartie in sight! That wd deffo be a recommended portion size for children - photographers take note & submit pics to Getty accordingly! 🤣🤣🤣@harryrutter.bsky.social
PS Nestle reckon it’s 1/2 small tube or 16 smarties. A full tube = 22.8g sugar.
PS Nestle reckon it’s 1/2 small tube or 16 smarties. A full tube = 22.8g sugar.
Quick, quick - you've only got until 8 December to submit photos of 'Children And Parents Enjoying Recommended Portion Of Smarties' to Getty Images.
Presumably this is part of Nestlé 'helping to educate kids about healthy lifestyles'...
www.nestle.com/nutrition-he...
Presumably this is part of Nestlé 'helping to educate kids about healthy lifestyles'...
www.nestle.com/nutrition-he...
November 23, 2024 at 11:45 AM
🤬 But LOVE the picture - not a single Smartie in sight! That wd deffo be a recommended portion size for children - photographers take note & submit pics to Getty accordingly! 🤣🤣🤣@harryrutter.bsky.social
PS Nestle reckon it’s 1/2 small tube or 16 smarties. A full tube = 22.8g sugar.
PS Nestle reckon it’s 1/2 small tube or 16 smarties. A full tube = 22.8g sugar.
Great thread here from @hannahbrins.bsky.social - worth a follow! So proud of the work we’re doing together on food taxes & health via Recipe for Change led by @sustainweb.org @foodfoundation.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social & now 46 orgs strong!
Food taxes. Long the topic of debate, but are we reaching a turning point?
November 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Great thread here from @hannahbrins.bsky.social - worth a follow! So proud of the work we’re doing together on food taxes & health via Recipe for Change led by @sustainweb.org @foodfoundation.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social & now 46 orgs strong!
Fantastic to see multiple benefits of @london.gov.uk primary free school meals - children trying new foods, reduction in family stress & not having to chase dinner money debts is a massive relief for schools too. Read my comment on @sustainweb.org www.sustainweb.org/news/nov24-l...
London's universal primary school meals delivering 'more than a meal' | Sustain
Independent evaluations of the Mayor of London's universal primary school meals programme commissioned by Impact on Urban Health have revealed much wider benefits for families, schools and children th...
www.sustainweb.org
November 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Fantastic to see multiple benefits of @london.gov.uk primary free school meals - children trying new foods, reduction in family stress & not having to chase dinner money debts is a massive relief for schools too. Read my comment on @sustainweb.org www.sustainweb.org/news/nov24-l...
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ICYMI Chris van Tulleken & Maxine Palmer of #NCT responding to the CMA market infant & follow-on #formula interim study report on Sat morn BBC R4 Today www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... from 1.45 mins. Fantastically clear @foodfoundation.bsky.social @barbscrowther.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social
https://bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
November 11, 2024 at 9:09 PM
ICYMI Chris van Tulleken & Maxine Palmer of #NCT responding to the CMA market infant & follow-on #formula interim study report on Sat morn BBC R4 Today www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... from 1.45 mins. Fantastically clear @foodfoundation.bsky.social @barbscrowther.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social
New to bluesky! Hit me up with your follow suggestions: anything deliciously foodie, healthy, fair & sustainable food politics, birdwatching & wildlife, feminism, comedy & random lols. Here for all of it 😁
August 28, 2024 at 7:45 PM
New to bluesky! Hit me up with your follow suggestions: anything deliciously foodie, healthy, fair & sustainable food politics, birdwatching & wildlife, feminism, comedy & random lols. Here for all of it 😁
Major support for government tackling dietary health, including taxing companies on junk food products & using income for healthy food access for children & low-income families www.sustainweb.org/news/aug24-h...
Public supports taxes on companies producing unhealthy food | Sustain
www.sustainweb.org
August 20, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Major support for government tackling dietary health, including taxing companies on junk food products & using income for healthy food access for children & low-income families www.sustainweb.org/news/aug24-h...