Although the benefits of shared meal times are well established, busy schedules, stretched budgets, and digital habits mean that the traditional family dinner is in decline. So, how can brands help Britons take the stress out of preparing meals and make dinner a fun and relaxing part of every day?

Future Noodles is aiming to provide a version of instant noodles that are as tasty as they are healthy. How can brands appeal to those who have made health-conscious lifestyle changes amid pandemic instability and are looking to food to protect and support their wellbeing?

In a series of ads for the French market, UberEats light-heartedly mocks the guilt people may experience when ordering takeaways rather than cooking themselves. As meal traditions in the country evolve alongside socio-cultural changes, the brand is tapping into the growing appeal of convenience.

Based on research that showed flies hate the colour yellow, Dulux Indonesia is upgrading school canteens to make them fly-free for hygienic mealtimes. This easy solution indicates the collective embrace of communal health and preventative care spotlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.