Economic turmoil and concerns about health have made this a turbulent time for the fast food industry. We went to London branches of McDonald's, Burger King and Subway in order to find out how consumers perceive and experience fast food.

By 2025, more than one in five Europeans will be aged 65 or over. The EU has dedicated over €7 billion to tackle health issues, demographic change and well-being – and it’s produced a potential solution to the challenges of an ageing society: 3D printed food.

Americans spend on average 12 minutes eating breakfast – just half the time they spend eating lunch and dinner. When did the most important meal of the day become so rushed? And how are brands capitalising on our hunger for a quick fix?

The overall ready meal market in the UK is in decline, but there’s one sector that’s showing growth: premium ready meals. With people wanting to cook more at home and avoid ready meals due to increased health awareness, do premium ready meals offer the best of both worlds?