KFC has opened up a fully automated takeaway outlet in Moscow, which it claims is the first in the world of its kind. As fast food fans grapple with hygiene concerns, the brand is using this space to experiment with new ways to serve food as countries move on to later stages of the pandemic.

Britain’s lockdown measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 have led to an increase in online shopping. As expectations for deliveries increase – when it comes to both speed and hygiene – DS Smith has created packaging specifically designed for quick, clean, and socially-distant drop-offs.

Concerns about sustainable consumerism took a back seat in the first half of 2020 as the coronavirus crisis made hygiene the foremost consideration while shopping. With packaged goods in high demand, how can brands reassure people who want to avoid infection without it costing the earth?

With Japan’s coronavirus restrictions easing, people are hungry to dine out again. But pubs, bars, and restaurants are having to reassure visitors that they’re entering safe and hygienic places. One Japanese izakaya pub is using a hygienic spray and no-touch service to deliver a potential new normal.