What’s the first thing you do before tucking into a meal? Take a photo and share it on Instagram so your followers can see which restaurant you are in, or how creative you have been with quinoa? But what happens when a snap with your smartphone doesn't do your plate justice?

Gen Yers love experiences. The desire for the new and exciting means they're willing to spend more time and money on events than ever. A study by Eventbrite shows that nearly half of Gen Yers attended five or more food and booze events in the past year, spending up to $50 on the ticket alone.

You are what you Instagram, and Chili’s Grill & Bar has revamped and rearranged its dishes to make them as photogenic as possible, with or without a filter. But will the brand's social media primping prove an Instagram hit, and more importantly, will it translate into profit?

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 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.

The snacks market is booming, and discerning consumers want to be inspired and surprised as they seek more than the usual nutritional sustenance or standard tastes. What they really want to consume is an emotional connection.

Can our eating habits represent our identity? We sat down with Eating right in America author Charlotte Biltekoff to discuss how what we eat aligns with our aspirations and ethical codes, and our shifting perceptions of health.

When it first aired in 2010,The Great British Bake Offwas dismissed by critics, pulling in just two million viewers. Five years later, it is on course to be the biggest show of 2015, attracting an average audience of 12 million people. What’s the recipe behind the programme’s success?