Some foods, such as imported fruit, cheeses, and meat, are a sign of growing financial affluence (according to Science Direct). Others, like frozen pizza, are an indicator of economic recession.

Frozen food first appeared almost 100 years ago but really took off after World War II, creating perhaps the biggest culinary revolution since humans discovered fire. Home cooks could store fish ...

The global food sector reached an estimated $9.36 trillion (£7.4tn) in value in 2023, underlining the growing importance of consumer trust in food marketing. Yet only 43% of consumers believe ...