French President Francois Hollande has officially opened Bordeaux's €80 million Cité du Vin – a leisure centre that the founders hope will become the Guggenheim of wine. But while wine lovers may rejoice, protests over the use of pesticides in France’s vineyards could hinder its success.

Bourbon is booming, rye is on the rise and Tennessee is thriving as US drinkers fall back in love with dark spirits. But a clever ad campaign isn't always enough for a brand to stand out. How did Jack Daniel’s grab people’s attention and remind them that whiskey is the drink of rock and roll stars?

Portion sizes have grown over the last 50 years, along with the perception that bigger meals offer better value for money. Yet there is increasing evidence that people value brands that help them to be healthier, and when it comes to portion sizes, they can be persuaded that less is more.

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?