While takeaways are often a go-to for time-pressed families, they’re not known for being healthy. Medleys is looking to change that, with a food-delivery service that focuses on nutrition but doesn’t compromise on taste – all at family-friendly prices, it’s indulgence without any guilt.

Fuelled by the pandemic, healthy eating has become increasingly important, but many Americans still perceive it as too expensive. With a lack of nutritional information, ‘health washing’, and unappetizing tastes, the narrative around healthy options can be made more affordable and appealing.

Besides an August of dining out on the government subsidy, takeaways are a mainstay of pandemic life. These comforting treats aren’t just a break from the dishes, but a way to spend locally without leaving the sofa. So how are delivered meals transforming taste and brand affiliation in the UK?

Culinary creativity has helped many people get through the pandemic – but not everyone has the time or energy to whip up a loaf of sourdough or invent a recipe. Once seen as guilty treats, takeaways have become staples of the homebody economy, with deliveries and instant meals providing some much-needed comfort.