Boasting a built-in virtual assistant, Bluetooth speakers, and a transparent touchscreen, LG’s InstaView ThinQ fridge is designed to help owners cut down on food waste and better manage domestic tasks. By focusing on functionality rather than flash, it’s setting the template for smart home tech.

Britons are feeling increasingly passionate about reducing their food waste footprint and buying from more ethical brands. Community-focussed app Too Good To Go is helping diners eat in a more sustainable way, connecting them with popular restaurants and cafes that want to shift their leftovers.

In the wake of COVID-19, vegan and veggie alternatives are becoming increasingly popular as people cast a more critical eye on food sources. Disruptor Planty of Meat is ready to jump into mainstream diets with plant-based, eco-friendly ‘meat’ products that are produced in Germany.

Kitche, an app that turns leftovers into recipe suggestions, has been launched to help people curb their food waste. Increasingly conscious of the negative impact food waste has on the environment, people are turning to tech for innovative and convenient ways to consume more sustainably.