Heinz is hoping to bring some excitement to tea time with the launch of its ‘After School Heroes’ campaign, promoting quick and easy meals that kids will love. As the new school year dawns, parents are rushing to make sure they’ve got everything they need, and Heinz’s Heroes are ready to help.

People in the UK love to cook. Nearly 60% actually prefer to cook at home rather than eat out. But they don't have enough time. Is meal subscription service Hello Fresh the answer? It gives the illusion of scratch cooking, with each meal taking only 30 minutes to put together.

On dinner tables across the US, eating dessert is on the decline, while healthier ingredients are enjoying their time at the top. More interesting, still, is the renaissance of the home-made meal. But what’s got Americans tying their apron strings, and heading back into the kitchen?

Dutch retailer Bilder & De Clercq is revolutionising meal solutions, curbing food waste and connecting with the ‘fresh tonight’ top-up shopper. Ingredients are organised by recipe, and they’re being swept off the shelves by those who are keen to cook, but not to prep.