Did you know that the doner kebab was invented in Berlin? Or that Germans had cottoned on to kale way before it was cool? Canvas8 sat down with Ursula Heinzelmann – former chef and author of Beyond Bratwurst – to get a flavour of what German foodies really serve up for dinner.

What scares you? Horror movies? Conspiracy theories? A former reality star running America? Fear is a long-used marketing tool, and research suggests it can enhance the emotional connection people feel with brands. Canvas8 spoke to Lea Dunn of the Foster School of Business to find out how.

The US has long had a love for all things pumpkin – but it's not just in America. As Halloween and American foods gain popularity on a global scale, pumpkins are popping up all over Germany. From jack-o-lanterns to pumpkin pies, Germans can’t get enough of the all-American holiday treat.

Germany is a notoriously tricky market. As a country of frugal customers who prefer homegrown labels, many international brands have tried and failed to enter it, or have avoided it altogether. But now, Canada-born department store Hudson’s Bay is investing €1 billion into German venture Kaufhof.