Viewed with suspicion by many, a taste for oysters is firmly established in France. But between disease and seasonal discrepancies, fresh oysters are a rare treat for inland residents. Huître en ligne is a start-up promising to deliver fresh oysters anywhere in France, all year round.

The raw food movement isn't clear-cut; some are keen to keep it simple, others want to elevate it to gourmet grub. But with an abundance of products labelled raw in health food stores, has ‘raw’ become a label in itself? Who are these raw foodies and why do they prefer their food uncooked?

While some people are bypassing the butcher in favour of curing their own meats, another set can’t be bothered to even turn on the oven and are sending the posh ready meal market soaring. But as people's tastes split into two extremes, what’s prompted these new habits?

47% of people are willing to pay a premium for local goods. The Food Assembly, a new way to buy and sell food that's been successful in France, is set to launch in the UK. Somewhere between a farmer's market and a buying group, it connects people directly with local producers.