Germany may be famous for beer, but enter any corner shop nationwide and, alongside the brews, you’ll find a prominent range of alternative sodas from independent, home-grown brands. Why are Germans such fans of fizz? And how are local producers standing up to the might of multinationals?

As our lives get busier, sleep can be the first thing that’s sacrificed, meaning we’re left searching for new ways to stay awake. German chocolate brand Scho-Ka-Kola offers a blast from a past with a combination of cocoa, coffee and kola nuts that creates as much of a kick as an espresso.

Sugar may be demonized in today’s food culture, but many Americans see artificial preservatives and sweeteners as even worse for their health. Catering to bakers who want to avoid additives, Supernatural offers a rainbow of plant-based alternatives to conventional sprinkles and food coloring.

Why do the things we love to eat have to be so bad for us? UnReal is on a mission to transform candy, reinventing America's iconic treats with a healthy twist – and up to 40% less sugar per serving. But with consumers moving away from restrictive eating habits, do people want clean confectionery?