A trip to the grocery store can be a surprisingly time-consuming proposition—especially for those of us who work in the food business. What might be a quick errand for others often turns into a full-blown field study for us. Always on the lookout for the latest flavor mashups, clever packaging innovations, or that unexpected cult-favorite snack (some might call it snacking, we call it research), we wander the aisles with equal parts curiosity and hunger. We linger in the chip aisle a little too long, study typography on soup cans, and yes, we absolutely judge a granola bar by its wrapper. While we love exploring the ever-changing landscape of grocery trends and sampling what’s new, at the end of the day, we’re still creatures of habit. There’s comfort in returning to a beloved pint of ice cream, or diving headfirst into that one bag of chips we swear we’ll stop buying… but never do. Below is a peek at just a few of the tried-and-true favorites The Creative Pack team can’t live without—our go-to snacks, pantry staples, and edible obsessions.