Mintel Press Releases

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Healthy snackers looking to nibble their way into 2012

Chicago (February 2, 2012)—We’ve made it a month into the 2012 resolution-season…and you have to wonder, who is still sticking to their New Year’s healthy eating resolution…and who has fallen off the wellness wagon?

According to recent Mintel research, among healthy snackers, 44% say they tend to eat healthfully most of the time and 42% make it a point to snack on foods that are healthy. At the same time, indulgence can be part of a well-rounded lifestyle, as 39% of healthy snackers say they use less-healthy nibbles as an occasional treat.

“Eating healthy snacks ...

Greenwash risk for ethical finance companies - 6 in 10 Brits see green and ethical claims as a PR stunt

Acting on their social, environmental and ethical concerns has become second nature for the majority of Brits, but new research from Mintel finds when it comes to finance, cynicism prevails and most consumers feel green and ethical claims in finance are nothing but spin. Indeed, today, nearly two thirds (60%) of Brits believe green and ethical “talk” by finance companies is a PR stunt.

However, while greenwash is a big consumer concern, it appears consumers themselves have made little effort to check out the claims made by firms. As many as two thirds (65%) of Brits admit that they have ...

Coffee drinkers like their joe one cup at a time

Chicago (January 30, 2012)—Most consumers would agree that their morning doesn’t officially start until they’ve enjoyed their first cup of joe—whether they brew at home, at work, or stop at their favorite coffeehouse. While instant, ground or whole bean coffee are the most popular choices for the at home barista, single-cup coffee still has an audience, as recent Mintel research reveals that 17% of coffee drinkers say they prefer their coffee one cup at a time.

Not surprisingly, the most popular draw for single-cup coffee lovers is convenience. Seventy-nine percent of those who enjoy single-cup coffee ...

Consumer demands for family midscale restaurants: health and convenience

Chicago (January 25, 2012)—While the restaurant industry as a whole spent 2011 in a recessionary slump, the family midscale segment has been the most negatively impacted and the next few years aren’t expected to show an upward swing. According to a recent Mintel foodservice report, 80% of family restaurant-goers who are eating out less in general are doing so because of budgetary reasons. Due to this and other challenges, family restaurant sales are expected to decline by 7% over the next four years.

“Playing the pricing game has not proved successful for family restaurants,” notes Eric Giandelone, foodservice ...

Brits start the day the French way as sales of French pastries rise

As the most important meal of the day, it’s petit dejeuner not breakfast for Brits, as pastries, such as Brioche and Pain au Chocolat rise in the hearts of the nation - growing at a faster pace than traditional British baked goods. Indeed, according to latest research from Mintel, Brioche sales rose a sweet 25% in 2011 - from £31 million in 2010 to a tasty £38 million in 2011. And sales of Pain au Chocolat increased a mouth-watering 14% over the same two years up from £22 million in 2010 to £25 million in 2011.

Today, French pastries are consumed ...