Over $160 billion worth of fresh produce is wasted annually in the US. Misfits Market sells aesthetically challenged fruit and veggies through direct-to-door subscription boxes. The brand gives customers access to fresh, cheap produce, encouraging conscious consumption and cutting out the middleman.

Cooking dinner from scratch each night is unfeasible for most Britons, with a lack of time and know-how necessitating some shortcuts. How exactly do meal kits, frozen veggies, and delivery services factor into their nightly plans? Canvas8 spoke to eight people to learn about their supper routines.

Sales of fine whisky are booming in India and China as members of the middle classes shake off the frugal habits of past generations. How has the drink come to be seen as a status symbol in the world’s two most populous nations? And why does it appeal to Gen Yers and women in particular?

Sales of “spiked” or “hard” seltzers are on the up across the States, spawning memes and sayings that have become synonymous with stereotypical bro culture. Why have these canned fruity beverages captured the enthusiasm – and loyalty – of Gen Y men? And are they here to stay?

Good Catch’s tuna is sacrifice-free seafood focusing as much on sustainability as it does on taste. As veganism hit the mainstream and the market flooded with meat-free options, plant-based sales are rising as people realize that a daily catch needn’t include ‘chicken’ from the sea.

The proliferation of plant-based meat products at restaurants and grocery stores across the US has expanded the dining options available to vegans and vegetarians – but their appeal is not limited to those following niche diets. What’s driving more and more omnivores to gorge on meat alternatives?

TV is more than just America’s favourite pastime. On-demand services like Netflix and Hulu are devouring hours of people’s waking life, while other screen activities, such as watching YouTube and scrolling Instagram, are filling shorter gaps. So how is “zombie eating” changing the dining landscape?

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.