Food & Beverage

A run-through of the what, why, and how of unknown unknowns in social intelligence.

Almost a third of people globally have gained weight during pandemic, despite awareness of link between obesity and COVID-19 outcomes.

More than half of the global population would rather exercise more and/or eat more healthily, but not diet as the actions they would take when trying to lose weight. But from a dietary perspective, sugar is seen as the main component that people would look to reduce or eliminate to help with weight loss.

Our first monthly research round-up of the year includes both reflections on 2020 and a look forward at the year ahead. Featured topics include vaccines, behaviour change, food trends and look at the local story in a selection of countries.

New study reveals food safety-environment dilemma fostered by COVID-19 pandemic.

Seizing the on- and off-trade opportunities beyond the crisis.

Almost two-thirds say cost of groceries has increased even as economies face deflationary pressures.

Groceries and household supplies, utility bills top list of higher cost items globally.

Experts say women are more prone to emotional eating due to various psychological factors.