Did you know that the doner kebab was invented in Berlin? Or that Germans had cottoned on to kale way before it was cool? Canvas8 sat down with Ursula Heinzelmann – former chef and author ofBeyond Bratwurst– to get a flavour of what German foodies really serve up for dinner.

The term ‘vegans’ tends to conjure up images of salad-grazing, stick-thin hippies. But a different vegan message of indulgence and junk food has taken over Berlin. Supermarket chain Veganz stocks vegan candy and meatless bacon strips. But isn’t vegan junk food the ultimate diet contradiction?

Germans are developing an increasing appetite for produce grown on their home soil. Three in four people prefer food items to not only be ‘Made in Germany’, but to also be sourced from the same region or state - creating a sense of not just local, but hyper-local.

German supermarkets have long been known for low prices and simple design. 81% of Germans say that price is the most important consideration when grocery shopping, but they're increasingly choosing premium and organic products. So what's changed? And what do Germans want to eat?