Driven by the need to distance themselves from others and adhere to stricter budgets, many Britons are changing the way they shop for groceries due to COVID-19. But while a growing number are ordering online and stockpiling during the crisis, which behaviours are likely to stick afterwards?

Grocery stores have seen business boom as Americans have sought out shelf-stable foods to prepare for life under lockdown. What does this mass uptake of non-perishables reveal about the ways people are eating during the crisis? And will their taste for these products last post-COVID-19?

As drinking at home grows in popularity, people are looking for premium ways to consume bevvies and booze. Bartesian’s home cocktail capsules are looking to mix up the cocktail industry with easy-to-make luxury beverages, catering to increasing demand for low-key socializing at home.

Panic-buying at supermarkets has made it difficult for many people to get hold of the everyday goods they need. With traditional fulfilment channels stretched by COVID-19, Heinz is embracing a direct-to-consumer model to get its products into pantries with just a few clicks.

COVID-19 has accelerated a shift in boozing habits, with the closure of restaurants and pubs making at-home alcohol consumption the norm. But how are people replicating social drinking moments online, and how can alcohol brands participate in these occasions to earn long-term loyalty?

Once a favourite beer of Napoleon’s troops and Prussian king Frederick Wilhelm, Berliner Weisse eventually became known as a tacky tourist drink and fell out of popularity. But thanks to a growing craft beer movement and a focus on local production, could the Berlin beer be poised for a comeback?

Bored, anxious, and unable to leave home, Americans living under COVID-19 lockdown orders are eager for ways to pass the time. But what are the underlying behavioral drivers behind their surging interest in baking and cleaning? And how can brands support people adapting to 24/7 domestic life?

Appealing to those seeking both convenience and healthy food, meal kits are expanding from doorstep delivery to grocery stores, where their à la carte options allow shoppers to make last-minute eating decisions. As we try to do more with less time, how are these kits transforming our days?