Increased awareness of the links between gut health and overall wellbeing have seen a surge in sales of pre- and probiotic foods, including fermented products, such as kombucha. With kombucha now commonplace the USA, how is it positioning itself as a must-drink in the UK?

How is technology changing the way food is served? What can brands do to tackle worries about food waste? And how are flowers finding their way into our meals? In this part of the 2018 Expert Outlook series, we speak to three experts about how people will be eating and drinking next year.

Although two-thirds of American Gen Yers say that food and cooking represent a big part of who they are, not everyone has the time or ability to whip up a fancy meal. The Tasty One Top – a smart cooktop from BuzzFeed – is hoping to make it easy for foodies to improve their culinary skills.

An estimated two billion people regularly eat bug-based dishes such as deep-fried caterpillars or chocolate-covered ants, yet entomophagy remains an alien concept to many in the West. How is protein bar brand Exo trying to change people's attitudes and take the ick out of eating insects?

Whether they’re vegan, gluten-free or lactose intolerant, 29% of Britons say they follow some kind of dietary restriction – which can make eating out problematic. Canvas8 spoke with 20 men and women from across the UK to find out how their food and drink requirements influence their dining habits.

Serving up indigenous American cuisine doesn’t just mean cracking open a cookbook. For Sean Sherman, founder of The Sioux Chef, it required years of research, hearing histories from tribal elders, and some well-informed guesswork. How is he helping to revitalize Native American food?

From aiding weight loss to protecting against diseases, the alleged benefits of ‘clean eating’ are vast and varied. Bloggers have built careers around this lifestyle, while brands have gained new health-conscious audiences – but the critics now rival the advocates. Are people fed up with this fad?

Stepping away from the catwalk, Dolce & Gabbana is investing in what makes people salivate. The luxury brand has collaborated with Pastificio Di Martino to create a limited edition gift box that celebrates family, pasta and Italy – but what gives the fashion label legitimacy on the dinner table?