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...

People are craving comfort. Amid what can feel like a state of constant crisis – a layering of traumatic societal events – it can sometimes seem like we’ve lost a sense of scale and cohesion. In the face of this, the desire to retreat into nostalgia is more seductive than ever.

Sunday roasts, steak and kidney pies, and bangers and mash were once regularly served on dining tables across the UK. But changes to the way we eat at home have seen them fall out of favour. What does the future hold for traditional British dishes? And what brands can do to help them stay relevant?

A survey has shown that Britons are scoffing teacakes all year round as they yearn for a sense of nostalgia in snacking choices. The findings demonstrate how foods, especially those associated with a sense of happier times, can serve as a comfort blanket, facilitating moments of escape and relief.

A survey has indicated growing interest in both Korean and West African food among Britons. While the survey also showed that conventional meals like the full English remain popular, the findings indicate how people's tastes and methods of finding new recipes are changing as they seek new flavours.

The Sunday roast could be the next British food staple at risk of going out of fashion. With Britons eating more international cuisine than ever before, shifting food choices nationwide may present fresh opportunities for brands to adapt their offerings for adventurous palates.