The pandemic has inflated opposite extremes of consumer attitudes towards snacking – in terms of health and excess – while exposing the need for a rethink towards product placement. What types of behaviors will dictate the new normal, and how should snack brands adapt?

With people’s movie-watching habits shifting away from the multiplex, cinema chain AMC is making its movie theater snacks available outside of its venues. Americans will be able to buy AMC Theatres Perfectly Popcorn to take away from select theaters and malls, or have it delivered to their home.

Many people returning to IRL workplaces post-lockdowns have been shocked to find that the cost of their lunch has skyrocketed while they were gone. This phenomenon, dubbed 'lunchflation', is leading to a change in daily habits as people reconsider the cost of eating away from home.

Jollibee is a rapidly expanding Filipino fast-food chain that reflects Americans' growing appetite for internationally diverse dining. As people try new cuisines and travel with their taste buds, how can brands authentically reflect cultures and provide adventurous eating experiences?