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Action on Salt and Sugar
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Policy related posts for food reformulation & a healthier food environment. Its time for action!
https://actiononsalt.org.uk
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Fantastic news for sugar reduction - an expansion of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) AND a lower sugar threshold! 🎉

The SDIL has already cut vast levels of sugar out of UK diets and today’s news builds crucially on that progress.

📖 Read full story: tinyurl.com/yhwnhh6p
The SDIL Expansion - quote from Dr Kawther Hashem: "We know the levy works and when the rules are clear and consistent, manufacturers act fast. Today's welcomed announcement builds on that progress, but if we're truly committed to improving the nation's health, and the nation's teeth, we'll need to be even more ambitious"
November 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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💡 As consumers have become more label-aware, health marketing claims have grown increasingly powerful. But what exactly are these claims, and how are they influencing what we eat?

In honour of #SugarAwarenessWeek we joined MyNutriWeb to explore in our newest blog 👇
tinyurl.com/43aabwkc
November 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Did you spot our report earlier today? We partnered with the #RecipeforChange campaign led by @sustainweb.org to delve deeper and discuss what these concerning findings really show us about the state of current UK food policy.

📖 Read our blog: tinyurl.com/2t926uw9
New Blog: Beneath the label - are snack bars really as healthy as they seem?
November 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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🆕 New report reveals snack bars packed with hidden sugars - equivalent to nearly 2 teaspoons of sugar in a single bar!

Our latest report has shown high levels of sugar and saturated fat in popular snack bars, despite the many marketing claims suggesting otherwise.

🔎 Read more: tinyurl.com/yc376nta
A Nutritional Analysis of Snack Bars: A Call for Stronger Food Policies Key findings What does this tell us?
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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🙌 A huge thank you to our #SugarAwarenessWeek supporters this year – your voices help us raise awareness and drive change!

Check out all quotes from our supporting organisations: tinyurl.com/2xndtuxr
Sugar Awareness Week 2025 supporters - nutrition experts
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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🎉 Sugar Awareness Week is finally here! 🎉

This #SugarAwarenessWeek we’ll be launching our latest report and will be exploring insights on sugar reduction progress across the UK.

See what's coming up...
Sugar Awareness Week 2025 poster - "Lets cut through the sweet talk: Isn't it time food labels told the whole story?"
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Join us and NutriTank to cut through the sweet talk in honour of #SugarAwarenessWeek! 🎙️

📆 Monday 24th Nov 2025 - 7pm
View more details below: www.nutritank.com/webinars/cut...
Cut through the sweet talk - free webinar with NutriTank and Action on Salt & Sugar
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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✨ Join us next week for an exciting webinar celebrating #SugarAwarenessWeek ✨

We'll delve into the reality behind marketing and nutrition claims and explore the impact our high-sugar diets are having on our health.

📆 Thursday 20th Nov at 7pm
Sign up: tinyurl.com/v2pnxwsz
November 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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🎤 We joined the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk with @oha-updates.bsky.social @biteback2030.bsky.social to give evidence on how the gov can learn from the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to build healthier food systems, hold industry accountable, and reduce the impact of obesity.
Watch: tinyurl.com/2v7bbfaj
November 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Catch up on all of the salt, sugar, and food policy updates from the past few months in our autumn newsletter - out now! 🍂

Read it here: mailchi.mp/64bd346cc8c4...
Action on Salt and Sugar newsletter announcement
October 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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📉 How does the food industry influence and undermine public health policy?

This latest @oha-updates.bsky.social report exposes how junk food, alcohol, and tobacco industries all use manipulative tactics and industry lobbying to weaken crucial public health policies 👇
tinyurl.com/4cjm3npv
Killer Tactics 2: Business as Usual
October 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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✨ Exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate! ✨

Join our Research and Action on Salt and Obesity Unit within @qmul-wiph.bsky.social at @qmul.bsky.social to help support public health and nutrition policy.

Deadline: 7th Nov 2025
More details and apply 👇
tinyurl.com/bdz9za9u
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Food and Nutrition Policy - job advert
October 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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We’ve seen lots of talk about beans lately, thanks to the latest @foodfoundation.bsky.social campaign.

Beans are an affordable source of fibre, protein, and nutrients and have the potential to support healthy and sustainable diets.

But how can we ensure they are low in salt and sugar?
How can we ensure beans are low in salt and sugar? Top tips for low salt and sugar beans
October 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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⚠️ Over 20 million lives are lost to cardiovascular disease each year.

Many are preventable, yet salt’s role in high blood pressure & heart risk remains overlooked.

This #WorldHeartDay we’re proud to support the World Heart Federation to encourage better heart health ❤️👇
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Around 20 million lives are lost each year due to cardiovascular disease. But 80% of cases are preventable. Reducing salt is one of the best ways we can reduce this risk.
September 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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🌟 Exciting Opportunity! 🌟

The #RecipeForChange team - led by our partners at @sustainweb.org - is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Campaigns Intern! 🍽️

Closing date: 13 October 2025
Apply: www.sustainweb.org/jobs/campaig...
Job advert - campaigns intern at Recipe for Change
September 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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🆕 29% of people report reducing processed meat consumption - an encouraging shift, as our research shows 2 in 3 processed meats are high in salt, a key driver of heart disease and stroke.

But more needs to be done. Read the @eatingbetter.bsky.social report to find out 👉 tinyurl.com/3pr5wtrz
'Public Attitudes Survey 2025' infographic by Eating Better
September 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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📢 New #FollowTheCarrot report from @childrensfood.bsky.social and @sustainweb.org shows how expanding #FreeSchoolMeals could mean 540 million extra plates of healthy meals every year, improving children’s health and education 🥦🥕

Find out more: bit.ly/4nroz7j
'Follow the Carrot' report infographic
September 9, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Roughly 5 million UK adults could be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure – and excess salt is one of the biggest drivers.

This #KnowYourNumbersWeek take the time to:
🩸 Check your blood pressure: tinyurl.com/p5whcrv3
💡 Learn about the impact of salt: tinyurl.com/4vr5e28r
September 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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📈 As awareness of the health impacts of excess sugar grows, the demand for reduced-sugar products is rising rapidly – so how can food and beverage companies adapt?

We’re joining alongside world-class sugar reduction experts to discuss!

Register here 👉 sugar-reduction-reformulation.com
Advancing Sugar Reduction & Reformulation Summit - Dr Kawther Hashem guest speaker
September 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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🚨 The gov have opened a new consultation on the banning of sales of high-caffeinated energy drinks to children under 16 – a move we greatly welcome 🙌

Its an important first step but its success will balance crucially on its enforcement. Read more info below 👇

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September 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our Chair, Professor Graham MacGregor, a tireless champion for public health who advanced salt and sugar reduction in the UK and worldwide.

Read our full tribute: www.actiononsugar.org/news-centre/...
Professor Graham MacGregor CBE
September 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Last week saw the release of the long-awaited commercial baby food and drink guidelines – but what does this now mean for families of infants and babies? 🔎

What's included in the new guidance, and how effective are we expecting it to be? Find out here: www.actiononsugar.org/news-centre/...
August 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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🚨 New baby food guidelines announced 🚨

These long-awaited guidelines focus on reducing the excessive levels of salt and sugar within commercial baby foods and promote more transparent nutrition labelling.

👉 Read the gov announcement: www.gov.uk/government/n...
August 22, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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We’re delighted to be joining PAN International to explore how we can best tackle obesity prevention and turn nutrition evidence into direct policy and action 🚀

🗓️ 9th September, 1 - 2:30pm
🙋 Register here to join us! tinyurl.com/2s56ka6v
August 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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How can we help individuals make healthier food choices? 🥬

👉 Explore our websites for free educational resources on salt and sugar, info on health impacts, and guidance on reducing intake.

Salt: www.actiononsalt.org.uk/resources/le...
Sugar: www.actiononsugar.org/resources/
Visit our website for tips, guides, and resources on salt and sugar reduction
August 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM