The pandemic has inflated opposite extremes of consumer attitudes towards snacking – in terms of health and excess – while exposing the need for a rethink towards product placement. What types of behaviors will dictate the new normal, and how should snack brands adapt?

Children are often warned not to play with their food, but when it comes to persuading them to try new things, parents might have to let them do just that. Sabra has introduced a plant-based snack for children and the brand is encouraging parents to dare their children to eat it.

With health a high priority as a result of COVID-19, food has become even more central to the way people think about wellbeing, causing many to shake up their diets. Yet this is not the sole reason behind Germany’s shift towards veganism. What’s fuelling the nation’s appetite for plant-based foods?

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?