Gen Y are gastronomic thrill seekers; 40% of them would like to try 'anything new and different'. Burgers have been swapped for sushi and bland lagers for flavoured whiskies. The same is true for confectionery, where sales of spicy, sour and tropical sweets are on the rise.

More calories were consumed in snacks during the 2015 Super Bowl than at Thanksgiving dinner in 2014. Snacking in the US is at an all-time high, with 91% doing it daily. So why is the 'little and often' habit replacing traditional meals? And what does the average American really want from a snack?

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?

While takeaways might be associated with sloppy curries and lukewarm pizza, services like Deliveroo and Deliverance have given them a higher-quality edge. Delivery service Supper is now taking it even further, delivering Michelin-starred food from fine-dining restaurants to your door.