Engaging younger drinkers in the wine market could prove key for the future success of the industry, new figures released today from Mintel show. The exclusive consumer research reveals that after years of impressive growth, the total UK wine market saw a 2% decline in volume sales in 2008 –…
Chicago (June 10, 2009)—Just in time for summer, Mintel releases new findings about three of the hottest food and drink markets: ice cream, coffeehouses and alcoholic beverages. For a media copy of any of these just-published Mintel Oxygen reports, contact press@mintel.com. Flavor wars: Men and women want different things…
Chicago (June 8, 2009)—With the depressed economy looming over the heads of future brides and grooms, the question begs to be asked, will the big day still be perfect with recessionary cutbacks? A just-published focus group presentation and video from Mintel shows that while the economy is influencing wedding day…
Once the poor relation of the more glamorous chilled dessert, latest research from Mintel finds frozen desserts are witnessing something of a revival. After years of stagnant growth, sales of frozen desserts increased a mouth watering 4% in 2008, as Britain’s shoppers returned once again to the freezer cabinet…
Lynn Dornblaser to speak on sweeteners, clean labels, functional foods Chicago (June 3, 2009)—Mintel, a global leader in market, consumer and product research, will serve up the latest food and drink trends at the 2009 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Anaheim, CA from June 6-9. Each day…
Chicago (June 2, 2009)—Referring a product or service is not a new idea, it’s been around as long as people have—but is the way people make recommendations changing with the times? Despite increased online activity, new research from Mintel shows real-life referrals are still more influential to consumers than those…
After years of rapidly increasing debt levels, latest research from Mintel finds one in five Brits plan to enter a savings spree. While almost a third of people (30%) are unable to save through lack of funds, and over one in five (22%) is concentrating on paying off debt,…
Direct marketing campaigns seek public’s appeal, says Mintel Comperemedia Chicago (May 21, 2009)—Congress is crafting health insurance reform proposals now, but insurance companies have already been getting ready for change. Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides direct marketing competitive intelligence, saw health insurers increase marketing direct mail offers to…
Chicago (May 19, 2009)—Mintel, a leading market and consumer research company, just published three new food reports on portion control, fine dining and pasta & pasta-based meals. See how Americans shop and dine differently in the face of major issues like obesity, the recession and time-strapped lifestyles. 100-calorie packs…
Far from dampening the desire of Brits in the throes of recession, the current economic climate has actually bolstered the online dating industry as new research from Mintel shows Brits are turning to romance to keep the credit crunch blues away. The exclusive new consumer research finds that the…
Mintel research shows parents taking burden of blame for children’s weight Chicago (May 14, 2009)—Food, fitness or family…which one is most to blame for childhood obesity? New research from Mintel shows today’s parents aren’t sure, and they’re feeling overwhelmed and worried as they try to prevent obesity in their…
While many of us are prepared to live in splendid squalor, latest research from Mintel finds nothing is more likely to bring on a cleaning splurge than a visit from our friends or relatives. Over 46 million Brits have at least one household chore they hate doing, and as…
