When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...

Bringing street food-inspired snacks into the home, the Carnival Kitchen range by Addo Foods homes in on the growing demand for international flavours. As Britons indulge in snacks around the clock, the potential for what constitutes a satisfying nibble is thrown wide open.

Established players in the spirits segment are being challenged by newcomers that are defying the rules of the game by reevaluating terroir, developing new processes, and even forging their own category-disruptive descriptors. But can these innovators go from niche to mainstream?

Whether they’re getting experimental in the kitchen or unable to find brand-name favorites, people have been increasingly turning to smaller specialty food brands during the pandemic. This openness could be an opportunity for brands to nudge consumers towards new and unexpected choices.

Mexican flavors have captured the hearts – and stomachs – of many Americans. But with a rapidly diversifying Hispanic population, people are searching for new, authentic takes on Latin American cuisine. How are supermarkets driving discovery, and how can brands keep developing this interest?