Slow food might be flavour of the month for the fortunate few, but for the rest of us it’s business as usual – only faster. Think of micro-waves mums, hectic households, fast casual, portability and drive-by dining (eg McDonald’s ‘McGriddle’ sandwiches). Indeed, if they can’t eat it fast, consumers won’t swallow it. As someone once said, the future will be just like present, only faster and more expensive.

For some people organic just isn’t good enough. Food has to be locally grown and sold too. In the UK, the so-called ‘food miles’ debate has become a political hot potato (in Islington at least). So expect more micro-breweries and even micro-cheeseries. The perfect example of this trend is a restaurant in the Netherlands that has its own vegetable garden right next to the restaurant so you can see your next meal growing while you eat.