With limitations on indoor socialising, al fresco dining has provided a lifeline for customers and businesses. But colder temperatures mean restaurants are having to adapt to keep up their outdoor options open, from purchasing heat lamps to serving dishes that stay hot for longer.

Panic-buying at supermarkets has made it difficult for many people to get hold of the everyday goods they need. With traditional fulfilment channels stretched by COVID-19, Heinz is embracing a direct-to-consumer model to get its products into pantries with just a few clicks.

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?

Americans have been reaching for comfort foods for some sense of familiarity during the pandemic, but they are also interested in experimenting with new flavors. To satisfy both cravings, PepsiCo is launching a line of Cheetos mac ’n’ cheese that works as a snack or a speedy meal.