The French may have taken a dim view on snacking in the past, but research suggests that they no longer believe eating must be confined to meal times. As long as they are healthy, high quality and convenient, some people don't even have a problem with snacks replacing meals.

France isn't known as a nation of snackers – they're more used to enjoying three meals a day. In fact, French people spend an average of 130 minutes eating each day – 50 minutes more than Britons. But new research suggests that they're feeling peckish for a mid afternoon treat.

French Gen Yers are devoting great time and energy to ensure their food choices fit in with their values. After all, being trendy is no longer defined by the clothes they wear, but also by what they eat. How are their discerning tastes shaping the food landscape and creating new challenges for the sector?

Over half of Britons struggle to find the time to eat as healthily as they’d like, with some resorting to a bag of crisps or chocolate bar from a vending machine when rushed and hungry. Healthy Nibbles offers an alternative, packing its machines with artisanal, healthy, and allergy-friendly snacks.