Launched in early 2016, Louis Pretty is bringing the experience of a New York-style deli to Kreuzberg, Berlin. Serving up pastrami, matzah ball soup, and the classic Reuben sandwich, how’s this slice of the Big Apple going down in a county that's fonder of beer and bratwurst?

The term ‘vegans’ tends to conjure up images of salad-grazing, stick-thin hippies. But a different vegan message of indulgence and junk food has taken over Berlin. Supermarket chain Veganz stocks vegan candy and meatless bacon strips. But isn’t vegan junk food the ultimate diet contradiction?

New research shows that Germans are buying food and drink with more care and attention than ever before. As they try to avoid preservatives and stay healthy, a wealth of 'raw' products have emerged. Raw snacks are leading the way, but there’s an appetite for such products across categories.

Why is it now cool to be a moderate drinker? How has vegetarianism gone mainstream? What’s driving people to become more adventurous eaters? And do home cooks no longer care about using processed ingredients?