4 trends shaping the post-pandemic private label landscape Good value is always a key priority for consumers. As we begin to recover from the pandemic, we will likely enter a period of tough economic struggle. Back ... Read More
Do Chinese consumers really like plant-based dairy? Oatly has been successful, and 'flat replacement models' are coming soon. We are seeing several large companies, such as Nestle, Danone and Pepsi, have launched oat milk, and ... Read More
Gen Z needs a touch of the dark arts in food and drink Consumers are feeling increasingly stressed, unsettled and anxious. Younger consumers, in particular, are experiencing immense stress, with over half of US 18-24s experiencing anxiety and nearly a quarter ... Read More
US menu trendspotting: Indian-inspired beverages Many flavors and ingredients used in Indian beverages are comforting and functional, making them ideal for expansion into other beverage types. Indian ingredients offer flavor and health COVID-19 has brought ... Read More
Lactose-free dairy innovation to be driven by gut health Digestibility in dairy has become a vital issue for Asians: about two thirds have difficulty absorbing lactose. Despite dairy’s nutrient-rich image, consumers are looking for products that are ... Read More
[WATCH] Trending ingredients to watch: Coconut Mintel experts track the trending ingredients and new product launches globally, today we are going to focus on Coconut - which is pretty and tasty. Recently raw coconut lattes ... Read More
Plant-based snacks are soaring up in Japan consumer market Japanese consumers are attracted to the health benefits of plant-based products, which have been soaring up especially after Covid-19. They are fascinated by the low calorie, diet-friendly and ... Read More
How to maximize the impact of nostalgia marketing Much of nostalgia marketing is currently centered around the experiences of Millennials in the 1990s, and marketers are missing an opportunity to connect older generations with their products ... Read More
Japanese consumers are developing a taste for non-alcoholic spirits and beers In 2020, there were active movements in the non-alcoholic spirits and beer market, such as the opening of Japan's first non-alcoholic bar, 0% and e-commerce website, MARUKU, and ... Read More
The huge untapped potential of private label drinks For too long, private label has focused its innovation efforts on food over drinks. It is now time to rectify this and more effectively compete with brands. Here, ... Read More
3 ways to grow non-alcoholic beer in the US Brewers can entice more US adults to try non-alcoholic beer by suggesting usage occasions, creating new flavors and launching organic varieties. The market potential for non-alcoholic beer in ... Read More
Color becomes another key consideration for Chinese food and beverages consumers In China, we have recently seen a number of brands launched new products in blue, such as Heytea, Starbucks, etc. Blue is being a trending color in the ... Read More
