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Birmingham Future Food Symposium: The Child Nutrition Policy Rollercoaster

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Myles and Dayna reflect on what they shared and learnt at last week’s Future Food Symposium at the University of Birmingham  The Future Food Symposium 2025, hosted by the University of Birmingham, brought together academics, advocates, and practitioners working at the intersection of food, education, and policy. Across two days of panels and presentations, the […]

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A quarter of all those on free school meals set to lose out? 

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On 1st April 2025, a quiet but far-reaching change came into effect: the end of transitional protections for free school meals (FSM). Over the next six years, an estimated 500,000 – 550,000 children in England currently on FSM will no longer receive them — children who had previously been shielded from sudden eligibility changes due

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In the news: The baby formula industry is exploiting us – and parents are paying the price 

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Our Partner, Dayna, has written an article in The Independent examining how baby formula pricing and marketing tactics are driving up costs for parents—and what must change to better protect families.  The rising cost of formula is not just an inconvenience; for many families, it is a crisis. Research by First Steps Nutrition Trust found

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New report: Independent evaluation of universal free school meals in London

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“When we have lunch, it makes us stronger, healthier, and we can concentrate more on our learning.” – Year 4 pupil In 2023, London achieved a milestone in school food policy, extending free school meals to every primary-aged child in state-funded schools. This groundbreaking initiative, supported by £130 million in emergency funding from Mayor Sadiq

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New Report: Food Policy Coherence in Local Government

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A year ago, I began an in-depth exploration of food policy coherence within UK local authorities to better understand how councils navigate the complex web of actors influencing food systems. Today, my findings shed light on the practical realities of achieving policy coherence and highlight both successes and areas for improvement. Here’s a summary of

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Fix our Food Autoenrollment Pilot gets national coverage on the BBC

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Bremner & Co ‘s role in a new trial scheme that is enabling thousands more children from England’s most disadvantaged households to access free school meals. The Yorkshire-based pilot project, run by the Fix Our Food research programme and anchored at the University of York, has already yielded hugely positive results. Bremner & Co has been

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In Conversation with…. Barbara Crowther

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In conversation with… is a series of blog posts where I’ll be talking to inspirational people working in the world of food policy.   Today’s in conversation with features Barbara Crowther. Barbara serves as the Campaign Manager for the Children’s Food Campaign at Sustain, an organisation dedicated to advocating for better food practice and policies. As

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In Conversation With… Louis Bedwell 

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In conversation with… is a series of blog posts where I’ll be talking to inspirational people working in the world of food policy.   Today’s in conversation with features Louis Bedwell. He’s the former Managing Director of Mission Ventures, where he helped brands who champion better quality, healthier and more sustainable food.   Our paths crossed as

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