In today’s hyper-connected globe, the meaning of national identity is no longer rigid, and we’re seeing a dissolution of cultural borders as we travel through our devices. This shift in mentality is happening against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop as countries prioritise regional allies.

Snacking has become more than just a temporary distraction. This mid-afternoon (or sometimes mid-morning) pick-me-up is being elevated to scientifically aid diets, holistically improve health, and conveniently meet new lifestyle habits. But can these mini-meals really satisfy our hunger?

Britons are treating themselves to their favourite foods and snacks for a sense of indulgence and solace amid a testing cost of living crisis. Canvas8 spoke to eight people to find out when and why they indulged in comfort foods, and to talk about their attitudes towards ‘guilty pleasures’.

Kind Snacks offers consumers moments of convenient, guilt-free indulgence through its wholesome, sustainable, and socially-impactful ethos. As people look for brands that are not only good for them but also for others and the planet, what could this mean for the future of conscious consumerism?

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.