Why Britons are packing their lunches for work
REPORT
5 Mar 2024
Why Britons are packing their lunches for work

There has been a surge in the number of Britons taking packed lunches for work – a clear indicator that the post-pandemic return to the office is almost complete. But with more workers eating their midday meals al desko, how is office morale being impacted? And how can food and drink brands respond?

Zoe Whitman

Zoe Whitman is a qualified accountant and strategic advisor to small business owners. She also runs a business and lifestyle consultancy that works with self-employed people.

Kirsty Adams

Kirsty Adams is Finder's senior people and culture partner, an Australia-headquartered fintech firm. In 2022, Kirsty spearheaded the UK Employee Experience Awards, which named Finder the Best Company to Work For – SME. Adams has experience in global digital marketing, directly supporting client groups in the UK and US, as well as distributing services across South America and Europe. She has in-depth knowledge of UK employment law as well as P&C best practices.

Sarah Drumm

Sarah Drumm is a freelance journalist covering small businesses, start-ups, and new consumer brands. She is a contributor to Canvas8 and published a report on the popularity of direct-to-consumer brand communities for Thingtesting.