Mintel experts track the trending ingredients and new product launches, spotlight the trends affecting the market and its future growth. In this episode, we’re looking at Calendula.

Calendula extract has been long used as a source of lutein in the VMS category. As vision health becomes a key consumer health concern, it is expected to enter the food and drink categories.

According to Mintel GNPD data, among the food and drink new products launched in the last three years (December 2019 – November 2022) that emphasize calendula ingredient, tea has been the major category, while the rising trend of dairy products is obvious.

Mintel Store

Get instant, in-depth market intelligence without a subscription. Buy a Mintel Report today for immediate access to:

  • Consumer insights
  • Market size, share and forecasting
  • Competitor intelligence and analysis
  • Innovation trends
  • Strategic recommendations for market growth

Related Insights

Article
Mintel Most Innovative (MMI) awards recognize groundbreaking product innovations that reflect evolving consumer needs and signal the future direction of markets worldwide. One of the…
Article
Social media fads like “girl dinner” snack plates, freeze-dried candy, and Dubai chocolate have helped to move multisensory snack and confectionery experiences into the mainstream. These viral product sensations…
Article
This article distils the latest global drinks industry trends, consumer behaviours and emerging opportunities, powered by Mintel’s expert analysis and proprietary data.
Article
Expo West 2026 offered a clear reflection of several long-running shifts Mintel has been tracking across health, nutrition, and consumer expectations. What stood out most this year was less…