Dub and Nectro are joined by packaging and brand expert Wren Spence to unpack the real reason we buy certain snacks and supermarket products, and it’s not always taste.

We dive into how packaging psychology, hype launches, and social media now drive food trends, why some products win purely off design, and whether fast food or supermarkets are pushing innovation harder. They also debate collabs, influencer meals, and how “thumbnail shopping” is changing the way brands design products for online ordering.

Plus, rapid-fire takes on the best and worst packaging, products that fooled us, and what Aussie brands could do better.

A must-listen if you’ve ever bought something just because it looked good on the shelf.

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In our first monthly wrap-up episode of 2026, we break down everything that went down over summer from influencer controversy at the Australian Open, to food wins and disasters from our trips around Australia.

Nectro reports back from Queensland, Dub shares his Surf Coast food adventures (and long queues), and we unpack some of the biggest food talking points of the month, including Arnott’s Cheds recipe backlash, fast-food breakfast wars kicking off, and the January food releases we missed.

We also dive into why Japanese cheesecake suddenly took over social media, GYG's exclusive new deal, and what trends we think are about to explode next.

A little chaos, a lot of food, and the perfect catch-up episode to kick off 2026.

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Are we still eating meals… or just snacking our way through the day?

In this episode of The Food Guys, Dub Eats and Nectorious Papi dive into the rise of snack culture and ask the big question: are snacks officially replacing meals?

From protein bars that taste like chocolate, to $12 cookies, loaded croissants, snack plates, and “girl dinner / boy dinner” TikTok trends, we break down when proper lunches disappeared, why social media changed how we eat, and how snacks somehow became more expensive than full meals.

We debate whether three meals a day is outdated, rate snacks on whether they’re actually “real meals,” and predict what food will look like by 2030 (spoiler: smaller portions, higher prices, and dessert for dinner).

If your lunch is an iced coffee and a protein bar… this one’s for you.

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