We’re witnessing the ‘wellnessification’ of absolutely everything. Beyond boosting their physical health with fitness and nutrition, people are looking for a path to being well in all aspects of their lives, including their finances, careers, activism, spirituality, home design, tech usage, and so much more....

The increased stress levels experienced in recent years have seen many Americans turn to junk food to cope, leading to greater permissiveness when indulging in ‘feel good’ foods. Canvas8 spoke to eight people about their relationship with comfort foods and their attitudes towards indulgence.

Pop has gone from being a must-have health tonic to a drink with deadly potential. But the rise of healthy soda brands such as Culture Pop may serve to refresh its image. Health drivers in the market are heralding a new wave of sodas that promise benefits beyond a sugar high.

Confectionery consumption is spiking in the US, with many reaching for a daily sweet fix. Is pandemic-fuelled comfort eating entirely to blame, or is growth in the broader confectionery category down to innovation, such as better low-sugar and direct-to-consumer models?

Wellness-focused brand BelliWelli is expanding across the US, bringing its playful yet functional nutrition bars to Sprouts Farmers Market locations nationwide. The Los Angeles-based start-up plays into the post-lockdown desire for self-indulgence, offering healthy snacks with fun flavors.