Low-carb diets have become popular again as celebrities like Kim Kardashian put the Atkins Diet back in the headlines. People are conscious of the impact carbohydrates have on their weight, and experts believe low-carb bread and baked goods are the next big thing.

Digital is transforming how we eat. Anyone with a kitchen and a camera can take a picture, upload it and watch it spread in seconds. With millions of recipes and thousands of bloggers, nutritionists, and chefs at our fingertips, how is 'always on' information shaping our diet?

The World Health Organization wants to bring sugar consumption down to 26-32 grams a day. Is this really attainable when a single can of cola contains 40g? The road ahead might be long and bitter, but the war against sugar has already started.

With Britons doing more online shopping than any other nation, high street retailers are finding new ways to lure people through their doors. London's EAT17 is a one-stop shop, offering kitchen towels, gourmet sausages, a quick burger or fancy evening meal, all under one roof.

The American appetite for fast food is waning. Instead, people are hungry for experiences. In response, fast food chain Taco Bell has launched an upmarket Mexican-American restaurant brand, aimed at a Millennial demographic demanding fresh, gourmet food in a casual setting.

As shoppers move online, real-world stores are finding themselves with floor space to fill. Following the example of major players like Tesco, retailers are providing services to complement their existing offerings and enhance their core business.

With people demanding more reliable information about what's in their food, start-up Klappo is creating a database of ingredients and recipes and creating an API for food – powering the development of apps that can help people more easily understand what they're consuming.

While some people are bypassing the butcher in favour of curing their own meats, another set can’t be bothered to even turn on the oven and are sending the posh ready meal market soaring. But as people's tastes split into two extremes, what’s prompted these new habits?