The Department for Health and Social Care has launched a Food Scanner App that identifies healthy alternatives for ordinary household food. By reducing information overload and increasing awareness and education, the initiative aims to ease the transition to healthier eating.

Research finds that offering more meat-free options impacts the likelihood of individuals making lower-carbon-emission food choices. Providing more environmentally sustainable options will appeal to the growing number of people who want to see greener offerings from brands.

With the pandemic adding stress to an already chaotic time of year, Gousto wants to make it easier than ever for people to put their feet up and relax on Christmas Day. The brand is offering a selection of home-delivered meals that can be cooked in an hour and cater for everyone around the table.

Lockdowns led many people to use food as a route to new experiences during the pandemic. But amid growing demand for fresher, more convenient, and sustainable products, brands face a challenge in delivering innovation beyond gimmicks. So, how can they keep Britons experimenting in the kitchen?