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Available 24 hours a day, Mintel’s global public relations team is pleased to provide accredited journalists with access to our research, arrange interviews with our expert analysts and share the latest insights across categories and countries.

In the summer of 2023, Thailand experienced record-breaking temperatures, soaring to an unprecedented high of 45.5°C, as reported. During times of extreme heat, consumers naturally turn to hydration to relieve thirst. Latest research from Mintel reveals that 70% of Thais have actively pursued adequate water consumption as part of their…
Mintel’s latest research highlights the increasing interest among Indian consumers in adopting functional foods as part of their quest for health and wellbeing. Multifunctionality is the most sought-after feature, indicating a far greater impact than products offering a single benefit (45% vs 18%). While energy (53%) and immunity (52%) top…
Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, has today (2 October 2023) announced three key trends that will shape global food and drink industries in the years ahead. In 2024, expect brands to help consumers live longer, healthier lives, balance their needs for health and pleasure and unlock…
Mintel has shared insights into the latest lifestyle, food and beverage trends driving the Thai senior consumer market during an appearance at this year’s Fi Asia Thailand exhibition.  As a country with an ageing population, Mintel’s research highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by this steadily increasing Thai demographic aged…
While yogurt/yogurt drinks* are an integral part of Indian meals, with a significant 84% of consumers saying they’ve eaten it in the last three months, new Mintel research reveals that nearly half (47%) of consumers are open to consuming more packaged yogurt and yogurt drinks if they…
Mintel releases its annual APAC Food and Drink Landscape report, exploring key consumer needs and opportunities for brands across three distinct areas: ageing consumers, brain health benefits, and indulgence. Silver Economy: Catering to an ageing population Nutrition is a key focus area among adults aged 55+. The report discusses…
Mintel, experts in what consumers want and why, recently partnered with the prominent industry press Foodaily to host an exclusive 'Innovation Seminar' in Beijing. This event brought together over fifty industry experts to delve into the strategies for innovation within the rapidly progressing beverage landscape.
81% of Canadians say they are adapting the meals they make to adjust to rising ingredient costs. More than six in ten consumers (63%) say ease is the most important factor when planning what meals to cook at home. 88% of Canadian consumers agree that self-made, scratch meals are more…
39% of consumers say they follow/would follow a sober curious lifestyle for physical health reasons and 29% for mental health reasons 71% of sober curious consumers worry about the long-term health effects of alcohol consumption 73% of consumers believe alcohol substitute drinks should be cheaper than alcoholic drinks The ‘sober…
New research from Mintel shows that Indian consumers are yearning for a heightened level of flavour adventure from sweet bakery products, with 70% of consumers* agreeing that the usual offerings in the category are becoming boring. Compared to more mature sweet bakery markets, flavour innovations in India remain limited. For…
52% of Brazilian consumers have cut superfluous items (eg snacks) from their shopping list due to price increases and inflation 40% of consumers say they prefer snacks with sustainable packaging Nearly 4 in 10 (39%) consumers ages 16-34 say they consume snacks to relax/destress Rising inflation has Brazilian consumers feeling…
Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, has announced today that it will expand Mintel Reports Japan in 2023 with the launch of a new category library – Food and Drink. More than doubling the consumer reports available to clients this takes the Mintel Reports Japan portfolio from…