Despite rising awareness of the importance of a balanced diet, many Britons are finding it hard to manage their weight. As a result, the government and public health campaigners have challenged food and drink brands to enable healthier choices, but is this enough to stem an obesity crisis?

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?

Between the rise of Deliveroo and gourmet ready meals, it’s all too easy for young people not to cook at all these days. But with its ever-growing library of easy-to-follow, affordable, and healthy video recipes, online cooking platform Mob Kitchen is looking to get them back into the kitchen.