As Britons take increasingly shorter lunch breaks and rely more heavily on snacks as a source of sustenance, what are brands doing to satisfy customers’ gastronomic needs and desires? When a crisp sandwich just won’t cut it, people are opting to munch on mini-meals to get them through the day.

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but Britons tend not to give it much thought, seeking out foods that cost little, take minimal time to prepare, and can be picked up on the go. How are brands responding to the rise of ‘deskfasting’ and the desire for quick and healthy options?

The sandwich is the one of Britain’s most iconic culinary inventions, and a lunchtime staple for many. But what drives people to opt for a sarnie, salad or soup during the work day? Canvas8 sat down with 20 men and women from across the UK to find out how they decide what to munch for lunch.

In a bid to combat obesity, a proposed law in the UK could require dining establishments to list calorie counts on their menus. But what impact can this regulation really have on eating habits? And how can restaurants navigate consumer interest in nutritional info with the cost it may bring?