‘Ugly veg’ doesn’t make it on to supermarket shelves. Around 15% of potatoes will never be placed in a trolley because they are too big, small or blemished, and 15% of parsnips will never leave the farm. Asda is bucking this trend, selling ‘wonky veg boxes’ at a cut cost.

Given the role images play on Facebook, it can undoubtedly be frustrating for those who struggle to see them. To combat this, Facebook is using AI to describe pictures to blind or visually impaired users, ensuring they can feel as connected to the world as everyone else.

Will crowdfunding sites merge into charitable aid? How will people react to social and environmental crises? And will they continue to favour local? As part of our Expert Outlook 2016 series, we speak to three citizenship experts about the relationships people and brands have with broader society.

Social networks have become a naturalised form of communication – but how much do ‘friends’ really care? By strengthening the connection between online and offline networks, Tyze heralds a new hybrid support structure for those who need it most.