In 2014, the masses developed a taste for stevia. The pivotal year saw stevia's presence in mainstream brands – including Coca-Cola Life, Pepsi True and Lipton RTD Tea – go through the roof, while the major provider of natural sweeteners, PureCircle, experienced record sales.

People are more concerned with their health than ever, and they're subsequently swapping burgers for wraps and nachos-n-cheese for veggie-sticks and hummus. But will the fast food industry lose its appeal? Perhaps, but not for pizza – America’s appetite for a slice is on the rise.

How do you like your eggs – eco-friendly, or affordable? Start-up Hampton Creek Foods claims to have found a vegan solution that can offer both. But as many remain distrustful of ‘modified’ food, will people be willing to go Beyond Eggs?

Morning beauty regimes often leave no time for food; over 40% of UK adults skip breakfast. Believe ‘beauty cereal’ is packed with vitamins to nourish hair, skin and nails. The nutricosmetic market will be worth over $4 billion by 2017, but can we really eat our way to beauty?