Japanese food producer Awajiya has designed new packaging for its ekiben, or takeaway meals, to help the food stay protected from droplets in the air. The packaging shows how food and beverage brands are pivoting their offering to respond to new hygiene concerns.

Made to withstand bleach, immersion in water, and even UV cleaning, the Versity 9553 smartphone is designed to be used in hospitals to help prevent the spread of disease and keep data safe. As the COVID-19 pandemic changes our attitudes to hygiene, tech brands are meeting new demands.

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.

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.