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The majority of consumers say their stress (82%) and tiredness (78%) levels are about the same or have increased over the last year. Around two-thirds of Chinese urban consumers try to manage their emotional wellbeing by listening to music (68%), exercising (66%) and speaking to friends/family…
Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, has today launched Asia Pacific: The Food and Drink Landscape, featuring the latest market research, product innovation insights, and consumer trends from across the region. COVID-19, social distancing measures, and economic shutdowns have resulted in new consumer habits and attitudes towards…
The 3rd China International Import Expo (“CIIE”), an open and innovative platform for cooperation and exchange at the national level, opened on November 5 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai. Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, with its Asia-Pacific…
Young Indian beer lovers are leading the way in responsible beer consumption, as the latest research from Mintel highlights that more than two in five (41%) Indian beer drinkers aged 25-34 say they are interested in switching from standard strength beer to low/no alcohol (LNA) versions. While…
Retail coffee market is set to grow by 4.9% in 2020. 46% of Gen Zs drink RTD coffee. During initial shelter-in-place orders, there were 440,000 posts mentioning Dalgona coffee on social media. With Americans encouraged to work from home, the pandemic is injecting some much needed new energy into coffee…
Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, announced today that it has linked up with Professor Pierre Chandon from world famous business school INSEAD to provide data support with Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) for Professor Chandon’s academic research work in the food and drink marketing innovation…
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated Canadian usage of e-commerce with online grocery being one of the main benefactors. The latest research from Mintel, the expert in what consumers want and why, reveals that by mid-April, almost four in 10 (37%*) Canadians were shopping more online, with 22%* of…
Consumers around the world are going wild for plant-based innovation and ice cream is no exception. According to the latest research from Mintel Global New Product Database (GNPD), vegan ice cream accounts for an increasing proportion of global ice cream launches, making up 7% of all launches in the…
The foodservice industry is expected to decline by up to 30% from 2019-2020. Limited-service restaurants (LSRs) will weather the storm best. Walk-up windows and ghost restaurants set to play a larger role. The latest research from Mintel, the expert in what consumers want and why, shows that…
Sweet or savoury biscuits enjoy near universal appeal in India, now latest research from Mintel reveals how immunity-boosting ingredients are set to drive value growth in these times of heightened health consciousness. Traditionally viewed as an affordable source of energy and nutrition in India, Mintel reveals that…
(Shanghai, July 9, 2020) Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, recently attended the 2020 Food & Beverage Innovation Forum (FBIF2020). Ms. Daisy Li, Associate Director, Mintel Food & Drink in China, was invited to the event and shared an insight report, titled “Snack 4.0: The Age of Customization”, at…
The prospect of a diet packed with chickpeas, lentils, and quinoa appears to be more tempting as of late, as new research from Mintel reveals that a quarter (25%) of young British Millennials (aged 21-30) say that the COVID-19 pandemic has made a vegan diet more appealing. These plant-loving Millennials are…