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EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 7 MIN

Pod Bites: Why family meals matter

from The Food Foundation Podcast

Do family meals mean children eat healthier food? How often are families sitting down together to eat?Dan Parker, Chief Executive of Veg Power, tells us about the latest research understanding what family mealtimes look like in this New Year pod bite. The insights are based on a survey by its Families and Food Task Force, which includes parents, retailers, government, chefs, nutritionists, psychologists, behavioural scientists and the world of advertising and media.Click here for more information on the survey, learn about our Bang in Some Beans campaign with Veg Power here and sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our latest food systems analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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