More calories were consumed in snacks during the 2015 Super Bowl than at Thanksgiving dinner in 2014. Snacking in the US is at an all-time high, with 91% doing it daily. So why is the 'little and often' habit replacing traditional meals? And what does the average American really want from a snack?

Burritobox is a vending machine that dispenses freshly-made and cooked burritos 24 hours a day. The autonomous nature of this burrito delivery system could help Burritobox become the RedBox of the Mexican fast food sector.

Whether it’s L'Oréal's smart vending machine that provides make-up advice, or a device from Momentum Machines that cooks burgers with no assistance, vending machines are getting smarter. Driven by demand for convenience, they're spreading across the US.

People love to grumble about supermarket self-service machines. In fact 93% of UK shoppers claim to find them frustrating. But while consumers rant and rave when surveyed, statistics show that more people are using self-service than ever before. So do we really hate serving ourselves?