As people's lives become busier, their eatings habits have changed. The UK’s hot and cold ‘grab and go’ market is now valued at more than £20 billion. In order to meet the needs of those who are frequently on the move, food product manufacturers are making changes to their packaging.

Although two-thirds of American Gen Yers say that food and cooking represent a big part of who they are, not everyone has the time or ability to whip up a fancy meal. The Tasty One Top – a smart cooktop from BuzzFeed – is hoping to make it easy for foodies to improve their culinary skills.

From pre-peeled avocados wrapped in plastic to cellophane-covered bananas, plastic packaging is often unnecessary. And as Brits become more eco-conscious, they're looking to supermarkets to minimise waste – 91% support plastic packaging-free aisles.

Over half of Britons struggle to find the time to eat as healthily as they’d like, with some resorting to a bag of crisps or chocolate bar from a vending machine when rushed and hungry. Healthy Nibbles offers an alternative, packing its machines with artisanal, healthy, and allergy-friendly snacks.

The Impossible Burger uses 95% less land and 74% less water to produce compared to a regular beef patty – but there’s much more to this veggie indulgence. Juicy, meaty and bloody, it’s hoping to coax stubborn carnivores over to the sustainable side, helping to preserve the planet in the process.