Whether it’s the curving red typeface pasted across the glass of a Coca-Cola bottle, or the sharp curves of a Toblerone triangle, well-designed packaging is hard to forget. And research conducted by Nielsen suggests that it’s even more influential than marketers imagined.

With 27% claiming they ‘cannot survive’ without it and 75% having at least one cup daily, it’s fair to say that Australians love their coffee, leading many to seek the highest quality and most consistent brew to suit their complex flavour profiles. How have they become such discerning drinkers?

Transparency is no longer just a plus – it’s an expectation. But after labelling scandals, supermarket shoppers are sceptical of brands' claims. Tech startup Provenance uses Blockchain technology to increase transparency about how and where foods are sourced from.

Why are a growing number of Aussies passing on parenthood? How is the ‘fair go’ mantra evolving? And what does avocado have to do with buying a house Down Under? This Cultural Snapshot uses local statistics and case studies to explore behavioural norms shared by Australians in 2017.