As Britons take increasingly shorter lunch breaks and rely more heavily on snacks as a source of sustenance, what are brands doing to satisfy customers’ gastronomic needs and desires? When a crisp sandwich just won’t cut it, people are opting to munch on mini-meals to get them through the day.

Attracted by the supposed benefits of weight loss, mental clarity, and increased performance, intermittent fasting is booming in the biohacking community. But what does this eating behaviour say about people’s relationship with food? And how are consumer attitudes to diets changing?

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?

The psychological distress caused by COVID-19 has caused many people in isolation to rely on friends, family, online communities, and brands for a sense of normality. Canvas8 spoke to Xi Tian, a researcher at Penn State University, to understand what’s required for effective emotional support.