With cost of living pressures ramping up, will consumer spending necessarily decline? Inflation anxiety could actually drive up spending as people preempt perceived price increases in the future. Canvas8 spoke to behavioural economist Meg Elkins to unpack the phenomenon of inflationary psychology.

Brazilian online grocery delivery company Diferente is aiming to provide easier access to healthier foods at more affordable prices. Leveraging the use of m-commerce in the country, brands like Diferente can offer alternative solutions to those in harder-to-reach places.

Resy’s new “Reservationships” campaign puts the spotlight on the affinity their users have for hard-to-get reservations, using reservation 'drops' to build hype around exclusive restaurants. People are looking for reasons to get excited about dining out again during the cost-of-living crisis.

Guy Fieri, one of America’s most recognizable celebrity chefs and restaurateurs, has become a guardian angel for the restaurant industry in the wake of the pandemic. A new generation of food culture influencers and professionals are echoing his open-hearted approach to revitalize the industry.