Join the University of Leeds, Sustain for the launch of "Commercial Baby Foods in Crisis: Addressing Health, Marketing & Inequalities," where we will delve into the findings of groundbreaking research of over 630 UK baby food products and perspectives of 1,000 parents. The webinar will shed light on the current state of the commercial baby food market and its implications for child nutrition and public health.

Who Should Attend:

This webinar is designed for anyone interested in early years nutrition – policymakers, public health and nutrition professionals, manufacturers and retailers, academic researchers, parenting and children’s organisations, food partnerships and campaigning organisations - with a focus on creating a better food environment to improve child nutrition and reduce inequalities.

Chaired by: Barbara Crowther, Children’s Food Campaign Manager, Sustain

Speakers & panellists:

Ali Morpeth (RNutr), researcher & founder Planeatry Alliance
Dr Diane Threapleton, Senior Research Fellow in Nutritional Epidemiology, University of Leeds
Charlotte Sterling-Reid, Baby and Child Nutritionist and author of How to Wean Your Baby
Dr Vicky Sibson, Director, First Steps Nutrition Trust
Mary Needham Carlton, Children's Food Parent Ambassador and founder, Munch CIC

Other speakers / contributors to be confirmed.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
Time: 12 - 1pm
Online via Zoom

Commercial Baby Foods in Crisis: Addressing Health Marketing & Inequalities