This is a must attend event for anyone with an interest in the food environment in schools. We've regularly highlighted FIZZ (Fighting Sugar in Soft-drinks) activities, most recently the BZBGP group Policy Briefing to parliament, they are working away on a topic that has strong opinions around it, access in schools to drinks with sugar in them. We know the health impacts of over consumption of sugar in young people, from development of unhealthy habits that can last a lifetime, excessive weight gain, right through to damage to teeth and energy and behaviour challenges. Gerhard Sundborn, a long standing member of our Board of Trustees is promoting another symposium, this time on 31 August 2026 in Ponsonby. The important question of sugary drinks in schools (and their alternatives) will be discussed with local and international speakers, and being election year a political panel is included. More to follow but see the attached flyer, email g.sundborn@auckland.ac.nz to reserve your place or for more information.
