Thanks to companies such as Ancestry.com and 23andMe, DNA testing has never been easier, with convenient at-home kits enabling Americans to explore their genetic make-up without spending much time or money. Beyond simple curiosity, what drives so many people to dig into their biological roots?

Cooking dinner from scratch each night is unfeasible for most Britons, with a lack of time and know-how necessitating some shortcuts. How exactly do meal kits, frozen veggies, and delivery services factor into their nightly plans? Canvas8 spoke to eight people to learn about their supper routines.

No longer limited to medical purposes, DNA testing is finding its way into nutrition, especially among health-focused consumers. Feeding into a desire for more personalised diets, Waitrose has created an in-store DNA testing pop-up that helps shoppers make more informed choices.

Lockdown saw people increasingly rely on home delivery, and as a result, retailers saw a surge in demand for subscriptions. As people continue to embrace convenience culture at home, the reliability of subscriptions is offering them a feeling of consistency while other aspects of life feel out of control.