The hedonism and fiery testosterone long associated with American chef culture are seemingly on the wane in the wake of #MeToo. As the old guard is exposed for its often abusive ways, a new generation of more conscious and diverse celebrity chefs is rising up to challenge the status quo.

Netflix documentaryUgly Deliciousfollows restaurateur David Chang as he strives to learn how food transcends geographic boundaries and becomes significant in different cultural contexts. But when a cuisine crosses borders and is fused with others, can it ever be considered ‘authentic’?

Eataly World in Bologna combines proud Italian food heritage with experience-based shopping, aiming to pull in foodies from around the world. While many brands are increasingly going online to sell their wares, how is Eataly leaning on cultural heritage to satiate people’s hunger for Italian food?

Whether brunchers are after a continuation of last night’s party or seeking a quiet diner to eat their eggs in peace, they have one thing in common – the desire to indulge themselves for an entire day. But how has this mid-day meal gained so many devotees, and why does it polarize public opinion?

As more plastic, paper and cardboard ends up in our rivers, oceans and landfill, people are looking at ways that they can cut back on packaging. How can shoppers achieve this and what is the grocery industry doing about it?

With The UK Plastics Pact seeing 42 companies pledging to curb wasteful plastic habits by 2025, brands are being forced to address the issue head on. Leading the charge is Charlotte’s Cupboard: a mobile grocery store that is helping people to avoid unnecessary packaging and food waste.

Over 18% of Americans suffer from some form of anxiety each year, and while many seek peace of mind in pharmaceutical solutions, some are taking a more natural approach with kava – a mildly narcotic drink that’s being served up in bars and cafés as an alternative way to blow off steam.

The choice between an orange juice or a lime and soda for people who aren’t drinking alcohol could be about to end thanks to Seedlip – a brand that has created a range of distilled non-alcoholic spirits. As more people go ‘dry’, brands are paying more attention to their soft-drink offerings.