Obesity Health Alliance
@oha-updates.bsky.social
The Obesity Health Alliance is a coalition of 60 health organisations who have joined together to advocate for policies to improve population health and address obesity.
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🚨 Killer Tactics 2: Business as Usual 🚨
Our latest report with Action on Smoking and Health and Alcohol Health Alliance reveals how powerful industries are undermining public health policy under the current Labour Government.
Read the report here ➡️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/10/23/k...
Our latest report with Action on Smoking and Health and Alcohol Health Alliance reveals how powerful industries are undermining public health policy under the current Labour Government.
Read the report here ➡️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/10/23/k...
🔥 Hot Off the Press - Soft Drinks Industry Levy to be Expanded to Protect Children and Boost Nation’s Health 🔥
The levy will now cover sugary milk-based drinks and lowers the sugar threshold from 5g to 4.5g per 100ml.
Read the press release here ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/n...
The levy will now cover sugary milk-based drinks and lowers the sugar threshold from 5g to 4.5g per 100ml.
Read the press release here ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/n...
Soft drink levy extended to protect children and improve health
The government has announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to more high-sugar drinks, including milk-based drinks.
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🔥 Hot Off the Press - Soft Drinks Industry Levy to be Expanded to Protect Children and Boost Nation’s Health 🔥
The levy will now cover sugary milk-based drinks and lowers the sugar threshold from 5g to 4.5g per 100ml.
Read the press release here ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/n...
The levy will now cover sugary milk-based drinks and lowers the sugar threshold from 5g to 4.5g per 100ml.
Read the press release here ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/n...
📰 Following last week's publication of the EAT Lancet series, reviewing the evidence about the increase in UPFs in diets globally, the evidence is clear - we need urgent and bold action on a global scale to tackle diet-related disease.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
📰 Following last week's publication of the EAT Lancet series, reviewing the evidence about the increase in UPFs in diets globally, the evidence is clear - we need urgent and bold action on a global scale to tackle diet-related disease.
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How have UK sugar reduction policies fared over the past 10 years?
We partnered with the @oha-updates.bsky.social to examine policies of the past and explore what the future of sugar reduction may look like under the government’s 10 Year Health Plan 👇
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/20/g...
We partnered with the @oha-updates.bsky.social to examine policies of the past and explore what the future of sugar reduction may look like under the government’s 10 Year Health Plan 👇
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/20/g...
Guest blog: PhD student Lucien White with @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social explores the UK's ongoing efforts to reduce sugar consumption & levels of diet-related disease for #SugarAwarenessWeek.
Some great lunchtime reading this Friday afternoon ⬇️
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/20/g...
Some great lunchtime reading this Friday afternoon ⬇️
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/20/g...
Guest Blog: Sugar Intake in the UK - Policies of the Past and Future - Obesity Health Alliance
Sugar Awareness Week takes place from 17th – 23rd November 2025. Hosted by OHA members Action on Sugar, the week highlights the health risks of consuming too much sugar and advocates for stronger nutr...
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
How have UK sugar reduction policies fared over the past 10 years?
We partnered with the @oha-updates.bsky.social to examine policies of the past and explore what the future of sugar reduction may look like under the government’s 10 Year Health Plan 👇
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/20/g...
We partnered with the @oha-updates.bsky.social to examine policies of the past and explore what the future of sugar reduction may look like under the government’s 10 Year Health Plan 👇
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/20/g...
Guest blog: PhD student Lucien White with @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social explores the UK's ongoing efforts to reduce sugar consumption & levels of diet-related disease for #SugarAwarenessWeek.
Some great lunchtime reading this Friday afternoon ⬇️
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/20/g...
Some great lunchtime reading this Friday afternoon ⬇️
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/20/g...
Guest Blog: Sugar Intake in the UK - Policies of the Past and Future - Obesity Health Alliance
Sugar Awareness Week takes place from 17th – 23rd November 2025. Hosted by OHA members Action on Sugar, the week highlights the health risks of consuming too much sugar and advocates for stronger nutr...
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Guest blog: PhD student Lucien White with @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social explores the UK's ongoing efforts to reduce sugar consumption & levels of diet-related disease for #SugarAwarenessWeek.
Some great lunchtime reading this Friday afternoon ⬇️
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/20/g...
Some great lunchtime reading this Friday afternoon ⬇️
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/20/g...
📢 It’s Sugar Awareness Week 2025!
This year’s theme shines a spotlight on so-called “healthy” snack bars - and the surprising levels of hidden sugars behind their glossy packaging and health-focused claims.
📍 Read the report: www.actiononsugar.org/sugar-awaren...
@actionsaltsugar.bsky.social
This year’s theme shines a spotlight on so-called “healthy” snack bars - and the surprising levels of hidden sugars behind their glossy packaging and health-focused claims.
📍 Read the report: www.actiononsugar.org/sugar-awaren...
@actionsaltsugar.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
📢 It’s Sugar Awareness Week 2025!
This year’s theme shines a spotlight on so-called “healthy” snack bars - and the surprising levels of hidden sugars behind their glossy packaging and health-focused claims.
📍 Read the report: www.actiononsugar.org/sugar-awaren...
@actionsaltsugar.bsky.social
This year’s theme shines a spotlight on so-called “healthy” snack bars - and the surprising levels of hidden sugars behind their glossy packaging and health-focused claims.
📍 Read the report: www.actiononsugar.org/sugar-awaren...
@actionsaltsugar.bsky.social
Great to see Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirm the government’s commitment to improving children’s access to healthy food earlier this week on Lorraine.
While there’s no new policy announcement, it’s encouraging to see child health remains high on the government’s agenda!
While there’s no new policy announcement, it’s encouraging to see child health remains high on the government’s agenda!
November 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Great to see Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirm the government’s commitment to improving children’s access to healthy food earlier this week on Lorraine.
While there’s no new policy announcement, it’s encouraging to see child health remains high on the government’s agenda!
While there’s no new policy announcement, it’s encouraging to see child health remains high on the government’s agenda!
Latest National Child Measurement Programme data published today, highlighting worrying trends including the highest obesity prevalence seen in reception since measurements began in 2006 to 2007 (exc. pandemic peak)
Read our full response here ⬇️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/04/o...
Read our full response here ⬇️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/04/o...
OHA Comment: Latest National Child Measurement Programme Data Published - Obesity Health Alliance
NHS Digital has presented findings from the Government’s National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) for England, 2024/25 school year. It includes children in Reception (aged 4-5 years) and Year 6 (a...
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Latest National Child Measurement Programme data published today, highlighting worrying trends including the highest obesity prevalence seen in reception since measurements began in 2006 to 2007 (exc. pandemic peak)
Read our full response here ⬇️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/04/o...
Read our full response here ⬇️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/11/04/o...
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Our latest paper explores a question that’s been quietly brewing in school corridors, corner shops, and online spaces: What do energy drinks mean to young people?
In this study, we listened to the voices of children & young people in North East England—hearing not just what they consume, but why.
In this study, we listened to the voices of children & young people in North East England—hearing not just what they consume, but why.
November 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Our latest paper explores a question that’s been quietly brewing in school corridors, corner shops, and online spaces: What do energy drinks mean to young people?
In this study, we listened to the voices of children & young people in North East England—hearing not just what they consume, but why.
In this study, we listened to the voices of children & young people in North East England—hearing not just what they consume, but why.
Looking forward to this session tomorrow, featuring our very own Exec Director Katharine Jenner and a fantastic set of panelists.
Make sure you tune in from 9:30am tomorrow for this important and timely discussion - link to watch here ⬇️ parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Make sure you tune in from 9:30am tomorrow for this important and timely discussion - link to watch here ⬇️ parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Looking forward to this session tomorrow, featuring our very own Exec Director Katharine Jenner and a fantastic set of panelists.
Make sure you tune in from 9:30am tomorrow for this important and timely discussion - link to watch here ⬇️ parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Make sure you tune in from 9:30am tomorrow for this important and timely discussion - link to watch here ⬇️ parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
📢 Upcoming Parliamentary Evidence Session: How can the Govt help reduce obesity rates?
Our Director Katharine Jenner will join a panel of experts on 5th November to examine ways that the Govt could intervene in the food system to ⬇️ rates of obesity.
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Our Director Katharine Jenner will join a panel of experts on 5th November to examine ways that the Govt could intervene in the food system to ⬇️ rates of obesity.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
📢 Upcoming Parliamentary Evidence Session: How can the Govt help reduce obesity rates?
Our Director Katharine Jenner will join a panel of experts on 5th November to examine ways that the Govt could intervene in the food system to ⬇️ rates of obesity.
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Our Director Katharine Jenner will join a panel of experts on 5th November to examine ways that the Govt could intervene in the food system to ⬇️ rates of obesity.
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🚨 Killer Tactics 2: Business as Usual 🚨
Our latest report with Action on Smoking and Health and Alcohol Health Alliance reveals how powerful industries are undermining public health policy under the current Labour Government.
Read the report here ➡️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/10/23/k...
Our latest report with Action on Smoking and Health and Alcohol Health Alliance reveals how powerful industries are undermining public health policy under the current Labour Government.
Read the report here ➡️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/10/23/k...
October 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
🚨 Killer Tactics 2: Business as Usual 🚨
Our latest report with Action on Smoking and Health and Alcohol Health Alliance reveals how powerful industries are undermining public health policy under the current Labour Government.
Read the report here ➡️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/10/23/k...
Our latest report with Action on Smoking and Health and Alcohol Health Alliance reveals how powerful industries are undermining public health policy under the current Labour Government.
Read the report here ➡️ obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/10/23/k...
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Mental Health Awareness Week is a chance to spotlight how commercial forces shape our wellbeing.
Find out more in our new briefing on the commercial determinants of mental health, developed with @centreformh.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social
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ash.org.uk/health-inequ...
Find out more in our new briefing on the commercial determinants of mental health, developed with @centreformh.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social
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ash.org.uk/health-inequ...
Reports and briefings - ASH
Find out more about a joined-up approach and the tactics health harming industries use to block policy progress.
ash.org.uk
May 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Mental Health Awareness Week is a chance to spotlight how commercial forces shape our wellbeing.
Find out more in our new briefing on the commercial determinants of mental health, developed with @centreformh.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social
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ash.org.uk/health-inequ...
Find out more in our new briefing on the commercial determinants of mental health, developed with @centreformh.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social
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ash.org.uk/health-inequ...
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Together with @oha-updates.bsky.social, @aha-uk.bsky.social & @ashorguk.bsky.social we're calling on the govt to match the public mood with leadership on health prevention, including on alcohol and junk food. Read more here: obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/05/09/1...
May 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Together with @oha-updates.bsky.social, @aha-uk.bsky.social & @ashorguk.bsky.social we're calling on the govt to match the public mood with leadership on health prevention, including on alcohol and junk food. Read more here: obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2025/05/09/1...
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Consortium partners @adphuk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social have joined a call organised by @thesoilassociation.bsky.social urging Government to take action to make healthy, minimally processed foods more accessible and affordable.
#CDOH
www.adph.org.uk/2025/05/adph...
#CDOH
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ADPH joins call to Government on ultra-processed food - ADPH
www.adph.org.uk
May 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Consortium partners @adphuk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social have joined a call organised by @thesoilassociation.bsky.social urging Government to take action to make healthy, minimally processed foods more accessible and affordable.
#CDOH
www.adph.org.uk/2025/05/adph...
#CDOH
www.adph.org.uk/2025/05/adph...
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As part of #RecipeforChange, teenagers were asked if they could taste the difference between snacks with different levels of salt and sugar 🧵⬇️
tinyurl.com/4t423c4v
@sustainweb.org @oha-updates.bsky.social @foodfoundation.bsky.social @childrensfood.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/4t423c4v
@sustainweb.org @oha-updates.bsky.social @foodfoundation.bsky.social @childrensfood.bsky.social
Young people shocked at levels of sugar and salt in everyday food | Recipe for Change
What happened when a group of teens got together to see if they could taste the difference between snacks with different levels of salt and sugar? This new video from the Recipe for Change campaign, c...
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May 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
As part of #RecipeforChange, teenagers were asked if they could taste the difference between snacks with different levels of salt and sugar 🧵⬇️
tinyurl.com/4t423c4v
@sustainweb.org @oha-updates.bsky.social @foodfoundation.bsky.social @childrensfood.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/4t423c4v
@sustainweb.org @oha-updates.bsky.social @foodfoundation.bsky.social @childrensfood.bsky.social
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🚨 New poll: Public demands bold action on tobacco, alcohol & junk food. With NHS under pressure, 3 in 4 want health over profit. We need a 10-Year Health Plan that puts prevention first.
May 9, 2025 at 8:21 AM
🚨 New poll: Public demands bold action on tobacco, alcohol & junk food. With NHS under pressure, 3 in 4 want health over profit. We need a 10-Year Health Plan that puts prevention first.
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📄 New study shows that children eat more after watching junk food ads
As Katharine Jenner, director of the @oha-updates.bsky.social says, these findings send “a clear message to policymakers: food advertising is driving excess calorie intake in children."
As Katharine Jenner, director of the @oha-updates.bsky.social says, these findings send “a clear message to policymakers: food advertising is driving excess calorie intake in children."
Children eat more after seeing just five minutes of junk food ads, study finds
Researchers call on UK government to close advertising ‘loopholes’ that are ‘driving excess calorie intake’
www.theguardian.com
May 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
📄 New study shows that children eat more after watching junk food ads
As Katharine Jenner, director of the @oha-updates.bsky.social says, these findings send “a clear message to policymakers: food advertising is driving excess calorie intake in children."
As Katharine Jenner, director of the @oha-updates.bsky.social says, these findings send “a clear message to policymakers: food advertising is driving excess calorie intake in children."
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'Brand advertising' 'Alibi marketing' 'Surrogate marketing' 'Brand sharing' - whatever you call it, this is a way for adverts to create brand awareness even if no harmful products are shown. Check out this @oha-updates.bsky.social blog looking at the implications for future policy development:
Blog - Brand Advertising: The Next Policy Frontier - Obesity Health Alliance
The UK Government recently confirmed in Parliament that pure brand advertising, i.e. that does not feature identifiable less healthy products, will be exempt from the new 9pm/online advertising restri...
obesityhealthalliance.org.uk
April 29, 2025 at 9:16 AM
'Brand advertising' 'Alibi marketing' 'Surrogate marketing' 'Brand sharing' - whatever you call it, this is a way for adverts to create brand awareness even if no harmful products are shown. Check out this @oha-updates.bsky.social blog looking at the implications for future policy development:
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Big food spent £420 million MORE advertising #junkfood in 2024!
Govt MUST stick to 1 Oct deadline for TV & online restrictions & stand up to industry pressure to weaken & delay these regs again.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025... @oha-updates.bsky.social @sustainweb.org @biteback2030.bsky.social
Govt MUST stick to 1 Oct deadline for TV & online restrictions & stand up to industry pressure to weaken & delay these regs again.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025... @oha-updates.bsky.social @sustainweb.org @biteback2030.bsky.social
Big brands send out barrage of junk food ads before obesity rules bite
Advertising on snacks rises 26% compared with last year, months before restrictions on promoting unhealthy food come into force
www.theguardian.com
April 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Big food spent £420 million MORE advertising #junkfood in 2024!
Govt MUST stick to 1 Oct deadline for TV & online restrictions & stand up to industry pressure to weaken & delay these regs again.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025... @oha-updates.bsky.social @sustainweb.org @biteback2030.bsky.social
Govt MUST stick to 1 Oct deadline for TV & online restrictions & stand up to industry pressure to weaken & delay these regs again.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025... @oha-updates.bsky.social @sustainweb.org @biteback2030.bsky.social
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Our research with @oha-updates.bsky.social in 2023 and other recent publications have found issues with lack of funding for local trading standards to effectively enforce the legislation in England – meaning the benefits to public health may yet be fully realised...
March 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Our research with @oha-updates.bsky.social in 2023 and other recent publications have found issues with lack of funding for local trading standards to effectively enforce the legislation in England – meaning the benefits to public health may yet be fully realised...
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ASO attended a Parliamentary roundtable yesterday on the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL), discussing its role in improving public health through sugar reduction.
Great to see @katfoodjenner.bsky.social from @oha-updates.bsky.social on the panel, sharing evidence of its impact and future potential.
Great to see @katfoodjenner.bsky.social from @oha-updates.bsky.social on the panel, sharing evidence of its impact and future potential.
March 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
ASO attended a Parliamentary roundtable yesterday on the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL), discussing its role in improving public health through sugar reduction.
Great to see @katfoodjenner.bsky.social from @oha-updates.bsky.social on the panel, sharing evidence of its impact and future potential.
Great to see @katfoodjenner.bsky.social from @oha-updates.bsky.social on the panel, sharing evidence of its impact and future potential.
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We were pleased to organise a Parliamentary discussion on sugar with the APPG for Dentistry and Oral Health and @oha-updates.bsky.social
Our Mick Armstrong spoke movingly about the shame and trauma of the families whose children need to have decayed teeth extracted in hospital.
Our Mick Armstrong spoke movingly about the shame and trauma of the families whose children need to have decayed teeth extracted in hospital.
March 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
We were pleased to organise a Parliamentary discussion on sugar with the APPG for Dentistry and Oral Health and @oha-updates.bsky.social
Our Mick Armstrong spoke movingly about the shame and trauma of the families whose children need to have decayed teeth extracted in hospital.
Our Mick Armstrong spoke movingly about the shame and trauma of the families whose children need to have decayed teeth extracted in hospital.
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We're joined by Dee Woods @ifanuk.bsky.social and Kat Jenner @oha-updates.bsky.social who underscore that a "just in case" food system is simply unjust - to public health and wellbeing, to producers and the planet. #Sustain25
March 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We're joined by Dee Woods @ifanuk.bsky.social and Kat Jenner @oha-updates.bsky.social who underscore that a "just in case" food system is simply unjust - to public health and wellbeing, to producers and the planet. #Sustain25
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The good news is the public overwhelmingly supports protecting policy from industries which harm our health, says Kat Jenner of the Obesity Health Alliance in a joint AR 2025 session. Watch in full now at alcohol-review.com [@instalcstud.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social @ashorg.bsky.social]
March 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The good news is the public overwhelmingly supports protecting policy from industries which harm our health, says Kat Jenner of the Obesity Health Alliance in a joint AR 2025 session. Watch in full now at alcohol-review.com [@instalcstud.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social @ashorg.bsky.social]
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✨ We've produced a special podcast to mark this year's World Obesity Day featuring:
Dr Stuart Flint of @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Sophie Harris of @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
Kat Jenner of @oha-updates.bsky.social
Our Food Ambassador Penny Walters
🎧 Listen in full: bit.ly/4iq0KKm
Dr Stuart Flint of @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Sophie Harris of @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
Kat Jenner of @oha-updates.bsky.social
Our Food Ambassador Penny Walters
🎧 Listen in full: bit.ly/4iq0KKm
March 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
✨ We've produced a special podcast to mark this year's World Obesity Day featuring:
Dr Stuart Flint of @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Sophie Harris of @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
Kat Jenner of @oha-updates.bsky.social
Our Food Ambassador Penny Walters
🎧 Listen in full: bit.ly/4iq0KKm
Dr Stuart Flint of @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Sophie Harris of @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
Kat Jenner of @oha-updates.bsky.social
Our Food Ambassador Penny Walters
🎧 Listen in full: bit.ly/4iq0KKm