Latest research from MINTEL shows that Brits have gone blooming mad for fresh herbs. Sales have blossomed by more than 50% in the last five years alone, to reach an impressive £46 million this year. “Fresh herbs are flourishing, not least because they fit in with the trend towards using…
When it comes to the cheese board, continental varieties such as Brie, Camembert and Emmental were once the height of sophistication. But latest research from MINTEL finds that cheese buffs today are no longer forking out as much as they once were on these varieties, and are instead going crackers…
on additives and preservativesWorried about the unseen nasties lurking in your food? Well, this could well be a thing of the past as food and drink manufacturers go ‘au naturel’ and launch more new ‘additive- and preservative-free’ products than ever before. Riding on the wave of interest in all things…
2007 proves to be a record year for global anti-bacterial launchesHeightened levels of ‘germphobia’ have given rise to a huge influx of new products developed to sanitize home, work and public places.According to the MINTEL Global New Products Database (GNPD), new introductions of ‘anti-bacterial’ non-food products increased from fewer than…
Direct mail shows move away from adjustable-rate mortgages, towards steadier loan optionsDriven to act by the recent collapse in subprime lending and the subsequent housing crisis, major mortgage companies have shifted their loan offer strategies to limit future risk opportunities. From June 2006 to July 2007, Mintel Comperemedia observed a…
Latest research from MINTEL shows that ready meals are still in vogue. And while they were once the preserve of the couch potato, today they are more likely to appeal to health fanatics, as good-for-you varieties drive market growth. The market for ready meals in the five largest European countries…
Instead of returning from a well-earned break relaxed, rested and tanned, large numbers of Brits are coming home toned but windswept and saddle sore. Latest research from MINTEL finds, that Brits blew some £120 million on dedicated cycling holidays in 2006. Over the year, biking-mad Brits went on an exhausting…
Following on from Scottish & Newcastle’s recent announcement of a fall in lager sales due to the bad weather, latest research from MINTEL suggests that for the wider lager market a downward trend in sales may not be just a Summer blip.MINTEL forecasts that following a 5% decline in volume…
While a generation ago bankruptcy was the preserve of the failing business, many of today’s young adults see declaring bankruptcy or opting for Independent Voluntary Arrangements (IVA) as an acceptable solution to their financial difficulties. Latest research from MINTEL finds that as many as one in five (22%) or almost…
Flying round the Caribbean and South Africa, Brazil and Israel, may sound like the holiday of a lifetime, but in fact it is just the route your morning fruit salad is likely to have taken to reach the breakfast table. And although this may sound exotic, latest research from MINTEL…
Commercial Insurance Agents Face Extra Challenges In Disaster-Prone RegionsConsidering a career in commercial insurance? Might want to move east or west. Because despite good intentions, agents in the Midwest and South—i.e. tornado territory and hurricane country—have the odds stacked against them. Mintel’s exclusive commercial insurance agent survey reveals just how…
Flower power continues to grow, as Brits increasingly see complementary medicines as their treatment of choice, when it comes to healthcare. Recent research by MINTEL shows that, as a nation, we will cough up £191 million on complementary medicines this year alone, a 32% increase in sales since 2002. What…
