Organic snack brand Hippeas is looking to replace the guilty mid-afternoon treat with something to be proud of. Its flavoured chickpea puffs are targeted towards the ‘modern hippie’ – Gen Yers obsessed with health and wellbeing – but how is it standing out in the crowded health food market?

French cuisine has long been associated with strictly kept mealtimes and beautifully set tables. But traditions are evolving, and although half the population eat together, it’s not so much for the food as it is for the company. So what brings French people to the table in 2016?

From escargots to foie gras, France has long been known for its gastronomy. And with the country attracting 83 million tourists each year, it’ll be tough to find anyone who omits ‘food and wine’ from their reasons for visiting. But research suggests the country’s culinary heritage is eroding.

The customs of mealtime have long cemented bonds within families and communities. But in UK households, the average dinner prep time is down to just 34 minutes. As cultures overlap and the pace of life increases, how are the traditions of mealtime being reshaped to keep up?