Be it ginger, turmeric, saffron, or cumin, people are stocking up on spices to recreate their favorite restaurant foods. With 2020 putting a pause on vacation plans and keeping people at home, many are embarking on culinary adventures in the kitchen, resulting in a spike in sales of spices.

During the pandemic, people are turning to food for comfort and stress relief. We’re seeing a return to nostalgic favorites and also food as a medium for experience and discovery. So what does that mean for flavor?

Besides an August of dining out on the government subsidy, takeaways are a mainstay of pandemic life. These comforting treats aren’t just a break from the dishes, but a way to spend locally without leaving the sofa. So how are delivered meals transforming taste and brand affiliation in the UK?

With people wary of supermarket crowds, direct-to-consumer strategies are proving a smart way to reach them and ease anxiety. PepsiCo is bringing its pantry favorites to people’s homes with two websites – pantryshop.com and snacks.com – so people can easily get hold of everyday goods.