THE Launceston based owner of Blast Fitness Camps has joined forces with Jamie Oliver to help fight the obesity epidemic in the UK and to highlight the world's food issues.

The Food Revolution is a global movement that allows people who love food to come together to share information, talents and resources and also to pass on their knowledge and highlight the world's food issues.

All around the globe, people work together to make a difference. The Food Revolution is about connecting with community schools, restaurants and local businesses. We want to inspire change in people's food habits and to promote the mission for better food and education for everyone.

Local business owner Matt Luxton, 26, said: "Food Revolution Day had an incredible start in 2012 with fantastic events all over the world."

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