Sitting down to breakfast rather than grabbing something on the go was a luxury afforded to few before the pandemic. But with many people still working from home, breakfast is in – and as people look for small moments of calm, 'silent breakfasts' are allowing them a mindful start to the day.

Egg cups are selling out across Britain, signalling a shift in eating habits as families make the most of the lockdown by sitting down for breakfast. Amid a resurgence of old-school rituals, other nostalgic practises may make a comeback and become habits that stick post-pandemic.

Israeli start-up Better Juice plans to scale up its sugar-reduction technology in the US. Its rapid growth reflects a demand for more tailored, technological solutions to nutrition from American consumers, giving them a chance to revive the classic breakfast – with a healthy twist.

Will homes remain the main destination for food and drink experiences? How can diets help maintain mental health? And who will people turn to for their groceries? In this part of the 2021 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about how the events of 2020 are shaping eating and drinking habits.