Half of all food bought by families in the UK is 'ultra-processed', with people favouring cheaper and more convenient options over ones with higher nutritional value. This is fuelling an obesity epidemic that health bosses and food manufacturers alike are struggling to get to grips with.

Healthy food is rarely cheap or convenient in the US, leading many people to settle for junk options instead. The issue is exacerbated in low-income areas, where access to nutritious fare is often limited. Everytable aims change this, offering healthy meals priced based on local income levels.

Nearly a quarter of people in the UK eat fast food every week, but the industry is changing rapidly as established chains modify their menus and interiors while upstarts pop up across the country. Although Britain’s appetite for quality fast food seems insatiable, is the sector becoming oversaturated?

If you think pasty lovers and salad fanatics cannot be catered to by the same retailer, think again. Since Greggs broadened its appeal beyond sausage rolls and jam doughnuts to include pasta salads, soups and other healthier alternatives, it’s since seen a rise in profits.