Action on Salt and Sugar
@actionsaltsugar.bsky.social
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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 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
November 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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 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
We were thrilled to feature as a guest on the latest @pitncpodcast.bsky.social episode! We discussed:
👉 The importance of salt reduction
👉 Why previous reduction policies have failed
👉 What needs to happen to keep salt a public healthy priority
Listen below!
linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast
👉 The importance of salt reduction
👉 Why previous reduction policies have failed
👉 What needs to happen to keep salt a public healthy priority
Listen below!
linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast
Episode 74 just dropped and it's Dr Sarah Wollaston's final episode on the pod! 🥲 Alongside former Minister, Steve Brine, we talk more doctor strikes, the public and the Budget when it comes to the NHS and our guest is Sonia Pombo from @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social Listen > lnkd.in/ebD-X5UB
November 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We were thrilled to feature as a guest on the latest @pitncpodcast.bsky.social episode! We discussed:
👉 The importance of salt reduction
👉 Why previous reduction policies have failed
👉 What needs to happen to keep salt a public healthy priority
Listen below!
linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast
👉 The importance of salt reduction
👉 Why previous reduction policies have failed
👉 What needs to happen to keep salt a public healthy priority
Listen below!
linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast
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...
Many snack bars fall short of their healthy claims, and one important reason for this is the system used to define ‘healthy’ products - the Nutrient Profiling Model.
We join @foodactive.bsky.social to delve into how this system works - and why it’s failing 🔎
📖 Read our blog: tinyurl.com/yjmafbhh
We join @foodactive.bsky.social to delve into how this system works - and why it’s failing 🔎
📖 Read our blog: tinyurl.com/yjmafbhh
🆕Guest blog!
Natalie Brabben, @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social, discusses the growing popularity of snack bars, the misleading health claims shaping young people’s choices, and why an outdated Nutrient Profiling Model is leaving families confused.
Read here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/guest-blog-s...
Natalie Brabben, @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social, discusses the growing popularity of snack bars, the misleading health claims shaping young people’s choices, and why an outdated Nutrient Profiling Model is leaving families confused.
Read here 👉 foodactive.org.uk/guest-blog-s...
November 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Many snack bars fall short of their healthy claims, and one important reason for this is the system used to define ‘healthy’ products - the Nutrient Profiling Model.
We join @foodactive.bsky.social to delve into how this system works - and why it’s failing 🔎
📖 Read our blog: tinyurl.com/yjmafbhh
We join @foodactive.bsky.social to delve into how this system works - and why it’s failing 🔎
📖 Read our blog: tinyurl.com/yjmafbhh
💡 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
In honour of #SugarAwarenessWeek we joined MyNutriWeb to explore in our newest blog 👇
tinyurl.com/43aabwkc
November 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
💡 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
In honour of #SugarAwarenessWeek we joined MyNutriWeb to explore in our newest blog 👇
tinyurl.com/43aabwkc
Reposted by Action on Salt and Sugar
🚨 Latest @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social report reveals snack bars packed are with hidden sugars.
As our Head of Policy & Advocacy @hannahbrins.bsky.social points out the government must mandate good practice to create a level playing field for businesses & citizens.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3pjfjzan
As our Head of Policy & Advocacy @hannahbrins.bsky.social points out the government must mandate good practice to create a level playing field for businesses & citizens.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3pjfjzan
November 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🚨 Latest @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social report reveals snack bars packed are with hidden sugars.
As our Head of Policy & Advocacy @hannahbrins.bsky.social points out the government must mandate good practice to create a level playing field for businesses & citizens.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3pjfjzan
As our Head of Policy & Advocacy @hannahbrins.bsky.social points out the government must mandate good practice to create a level playing field for businesses & citizens.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3pjfjzan
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
📖 Read our blog: tinyurl.com/2t926uw9
November 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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
📖 Read our blog: tinyurl.com/2t926uw9
🆕 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
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
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🆕 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
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 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
Check out all quotes from our supporting organisations: tinyurl.com/2xndtuxr
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🙌 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
Check out all quotes from our supporting organisations: tinyurl.com/2xndtuxr
🎉 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...
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...
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🎉 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...
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...
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...
📆 Monday 24th Nov 2025 - 7pm
View more details below: www.nutritank.com/webinars/cut...
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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...
📆 Monday 24th Nov 2025 - 7pm
View more details below: www.nutritank.com/webinars/cut...
✨ 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
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
✨ 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
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
🎤 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
Watch: tinyurl.com/2v7bbfaj
November 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🎤 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
Watch: tinyurl.com/2v7bbfaj
Children and adults alike routinely exceed recommended sugar limits without even realising - largely due to the hidden sugars of everyday foods.
We joined @telegraphnews.bsky.social to breakdown the different types of sugars and debunk some of the most popular sugar myths 👇
tinyurl.com/3xspskj8
We joined @telegraphnews.bsky.social to breakdown the different types of sugars and debunk some of the most popular sugar myths 👇
tinyurl.com/3xspskj8
November 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Children and adults alike routinely exceed recommended sugar limits without even realising - largely due to the hidden sugars of everyday foods.
We joined @telegraphnews.bsky.social to breakdown the different types of sugars and debunk some of the most popular sugar myths 👇
tinyurl.com/3xspskj8
We joined @telegraphnews.bsky.social to breakdown the different types of sugars and debunk some of the most popular sugar myths 👇
tinyurl.com/3xspskj8
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...
Read it here: mailchi.mp/64bd346cc8c4...
October 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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...
Read it here: mailchi.mp/64bd346cc8c4...
📉 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
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
October 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
📉 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
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
✨ 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
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
October 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
✨ 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
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
❗The infant formula market remains dominated by unaffordable products that are failing families.
The healthiest choice must be the easiest and most affordable and we’re proud to support @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social in their mission to ensure this.
Read more 👇
tinyurl.com/y5x68ccw
The healthiest choice must be the easiest and most affordable and we’re proud to support @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social in their mission to ensure this.
Read more 👇
tinyurl.com/y5x68ccw
Press — First Steps Nutrition Trust
www.firststepsnutrition.org
October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
❗The infant formula market remains dominated by unaffordable products that are failing families.
The healthiest choice must be the easiest and most affordable and we’re proud to support @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social in their mission to ensure this.
Read more 👇
tinyurl.com/y5x68ccw
The healthiest choice must be the easiest and most affordable and we’re proud to support @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social in their mission to ensure this.
Read more 👇
tinyurl.com/y5x68ccw
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?
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?
October 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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?
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?
The deadline for this fantastic opportunity closes soon - check it out! 👇
🌟 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...
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...
October 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The deadline for this fantastic opportunity closes soon - check it out! 👇
The long-overdue multibuy restrictions are finally in place - 3 years later than originally planned.
We welcome the move, but its only a start. The government must do more to curb the coercive marketing of unhealthy products and reset public health as priority 👇
@bmj.com
tinyurl.com/2s45nc59
We welcome the move, but its only a start. The government must do more to curb the coercive marketing of unhealthy products and reset public health as priority 👇
@bmj.com
tinyurl.com/2s45nc59
Ban on unhealthy “buy one, get one free” deals is “long overdue,” say experts
A ban on multibuy promotions on unhealthy food and drink, such as “buy one, get one free” deals, has come into place in England.
Campaigners welcomed the long delayed ban, which was originally schedu...
www.bmj.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The long-overdue multibuy restrictions are finally in place - 3 years later than originally planned.
We welcome the move, but its only a start. The government must do more to curb the coercive marketing of unhealthy products and reset public health as priority 👇
@bmj.com
tinyurl.com/2s45nc59
We welcome the move, but its only a start. The government must do more to curb the coercive marketing of unhealthy products and reset public health as priority 👇
@bmj.com
tinyurl.com/2s45nc59
🗣️ Food retailers owe it to their customers to make healthier choices easier and free from subtle influence and marketing coercion.
These new multibuy restrictions are a vital step towards that, and although long overdue we strongly welcome their introduction this week. 🙌
tinyurl.com/249wmh69
These new multibuy restrictions are a vital step towards that, and although long overdue we strongly welcome their introduction this week. 🙌
tinyurl.com/249wmh69
'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned in supermarkets
Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.
tinyurl.com
October 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🗣️ Food retailers owe it to their customers to make healthier choices easier and free from subtle influence and marketing coercion.
These new multibuy restrictions are a vital step towards that, and although long overdue we strongly welcome their introduction this week. 🙌
tinyurl.com/249wmh69
These new multibuy restrictions are a vital step towards that, and although long overdue we strongly welcome their introduction this week. 🙌
tinyurl.com/249wmh69
⚠️ 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 ❤️👇
tinyurl.com/58mnbr9h
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 ❤️👇
tinyurl.com/58mnbr9h
September 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
⚠️ 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 ❤️👇
tinyurl.com/58mnbr9h
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 ❤️👇
tinyurl.com/58mnbr9h
🌟 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...
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...
September 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🌟 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...
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...
Our late Chair, Professor Graham MacGregor worked tirelessly to advocate for a worldwide reduction in salt and sugar. His work continues to guide us and impact public health today.
Read this excellent tribute by @theguardian.com on his life and achievements.
tinyurl.com/bd55rerr
Read this excellent tribute by @theguardian.com on his life and achievements.
tinyurl.com/bd55rerr
Graham MacGregor obituary
Medical researcher and health advocate who challenged the food industry to use less salt and sugar
tinyurl.com
September 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Our late Chair, Professor Graham MacGregor worked tirelessly to advocate for a worldwide reduction in salt and sugar. His work continues to guide us and impact public health today.
Read this excellent tribute by @theguardian.com on his life and achievements.
tinyurl.com/bd55rerr
Read this excellent tribute by @theguardian.com on his life and achievements.
tinyurl.com/bd55rerr