They may have shorter working hours than other Europeans, but many Germans are still stressed and time-poor – so they don't always want to slave over the stove. Research now suggests that they’re ditching home cooking for ready-made meals like microwaveable dinner and instant soup.

German supermarkets have long been known for low prices and simple design. 81% of Germans say that price is the most important consideration when grocery shopping, but they're increasingly choosing premium and organic products. So what's changed? And what do Germans want to eat?

Did you know that the doner kebab was invented in Berlin? Or that Germans had cottoned on to kale way before it was cool? Canvas8 sat down with Ursula Heinzelmann – former chef and author ofBeyond Bratwurst– to get a flavour of what German foodies really serve up for dinner.

The UK high street has become a generic mix of Tesco and Topshop and consumers are tired of it. Thank goodness for pop-up shops that help to inject a bit of excitement. The UK's pop-up retail economy is worth £2.3 billion, and unlike the stores themselves, the industry looks like it’s here to stay.