Once a niche drink option, the availability and appeal of natural wine is making it a popular choice. And a focus on natural winemaking – the oldest method in the book – has begun to revolutionize how young Americans are drinking. What’s behind this pivot and a return to tradition?

Insta influencers and lifestyle mags may regularly laud the benefits of a ‘natural’ diet in 2018, but it’s taken time for these attitudes to gain mainstream acceptance. Canvas8 spoke to Laura Miller, the author of Building Nature’s Market, to learn how a marginal movement went from niche to norm.

Interest in foraging has grown as people seek to reinvigorate their connection to nature, cut down on meat consumption, and adopt eco-friendly behaviours. Once led by luxury restaurants looking for unusual, local ingredients, why are people signing up to learn how to forage for their dinner?

As the destructive effects of irresponsible sourcing gain more of the public's attention, Mars has pledged to create a deforestation-free cocoa supply chain. With ethical practices driving boycotts, people expect brands to take a stand on social issues and to be transparent about their processes.