Have we evolved past meals? Soylent hopes that solid food will soon become obsolete and we’ll all be sipping on its algae-based drinks instead. Previously available as a powder which buyers had to mix themselves, the company is now making it easier for customers by selling it in bottles.

By 2025, more than one in five Europeans will be aged 65 or over. The EU has dedicated over €7 billion to tackle health issues, demographic change and well-being – and it’s produced a potential solution to the challenges of an ageing society: 3D printed food.

Peapod’s grocery delivery service may be favoured by young American urbanites, but its core market is senior citizens. With an inviting interface and reliable delivery, over-65s are turning to the service for locally-grown food and healthy ready meals. Can its model succeed in other ageing markets?

The world is getting older, but what is being done about quality of life? New research shows half of UK seniors are taking daily supplements in a bid to slow down the ageing process and feel more active, and its a market likely to expand rapidly.