With a glut of Christmas parties now just days away, many of us will soon find ourselves feeling the effects of the inevitable festive overindulgence. This time of year is prime time for the Gastro-Intestinal (GI) remedies market, but beyond Christmas, latest research from MINTEL shows changing British lifestyles have…
MINTEL, a leading global supplier of market research has acquired Cosmetic Research, a specialist database tracking luxury cosmetic and beauty product launches.Together MINTEL and Cosmetic Research have over half a century of experience in new product research. The introduction of Cosmetic Research will add yet further depth to MINTEL’s analysis…
Chicago (November 21, 2006)- Fruits are warming soup offerings on fine dining menus. According to Mintel, traditional vegetable soup flavors are feeling the heat from more experimental fruit combinations and flavor creations. Fruit was once reserved for chilled appetizers or refreshing dessert soups. Now, chefs are experimenting with them as…
Global Trendspotter Identifies Amazonia, Refills, and Teen Snacking Among Big Trends to Watch in the New YearChicago (November 16, 2006)— As the year comes to a close, Mintel’s trendspotters have predicted 10 key trends that will shape the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in the New Year. In addition to…
Beauty becomes a thorny issue as the English rose loses her natural charmWhen it comes to a woman’s beauty, it seems that the classic English rose is now not quite as natural as she once was. With ever more women turning to their trusty make-up bag, latest research from MINTEL…
Latest research from MINTEL finds the move towards buying ethical foods is more than just a flash in the pan. British shoppers are set to spend over £2 billion on ethical foods this year alone, up by a massive 62% since 2002. People in Britain today are clearly moving towards…
Latest research from MINTEL sees Britain turning into a nation of Jane Ashers and Nigellas as Brits demand a slice of the home baking action. In the last five years alone sales of home baking products have risen by a massive 25% to reach £429 million this year. What is…
Mintel Comperemedia Identifies Innovative Campaigns Designed to Attract and Save “True Green” Auto DollarsChicago (October 30, 2006)- The environmental ” green ” movement is growing, and hybrid and fuel-efficient vehicle manufacturers are reaping the benefits. With the green products market estimated in a recent Mintel report at $500 billion last…
Organic Baby and Toddler-Focused Food Products Show Possible Signs of Sales Relief in Declining MarketChicago (October 26, 2006)— According to a new Mintel report, the baby food and drink market is forecast to increase modestly over the next five years. The market, estimated this year at $3.5 billion, is predicted…
Slower Direct Mail Growth Predicted Overall as Interest Rates Rise, Despite Strong First Half ShowingChicago (September 7, 2006)— Consumers have received more credit card direct mail for the first half of this year than in 2005, according to Mintel Comperemedia, a competitive intelligence service that analyzes direct mail and print…
Mintel Finds Hotels Vying for Control in the Online Booking ArenaChicago (September 5, 2006)— Hotels are waging new campaigns to get online travel agencies to check out of the travel arena, according to a new Mintel report. With online travel agencies growing revenues to $18.4 billion in 2005, hotel Web…
New Mintel Report Finds Many Dieting Consumers Creating Their Own Diet PlansChicago (August 31, 2006)— In an industry that boasts many dieting options, it is surprising that many people are opting to stick with their own personal eating plans. According to a recent Mintel report, more that 80 percent of…
