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On Wednesday 18 March 2026, we shared key insights and findings from the SALIENT consortium, a collaboration between eight UK universities, Nesta, and the Behavioural Insights Team. SALIENT has designed, tested, and modelled real-world interventions to support healthier and more sustainable diets. Trial partners range from national food businesses to community-based food charities, including COOK, Co-op, Community Shop, Compass, Deliveroo, Sustained, and Your Local Pantry.

Alongside findings from the ten trials, a synthesis of learnings from across the programme was presented for the first time. We presented learnings from across the programme, discussed emerging themes from the trials, and identified opportunities for impact, policy design, and wider application.