Global Trendspotters Identify Trends That Will Impact the Region’s New Product DevelopmentHealthy, environmental and demographically focused products were all key discussion points at Mintel’s recent global consumer trends presentation, held in Mexico. Close to 500 officials from Latin America’s consumer packaged goods industry assembled to learn about the trends that…
Latest research from MINTEL finds that together the nation will take over one million experience days out this year alone, up from just 548,000 in 2001 (84% growth). What is more, 2007 will see the value of the market smash through the £100 million mark for the first time ever,…
So you thought England was a ‘green and pleasant land’, well think again. Latest research from MINTEL finds that despite high awareness of key environmental concerns, as many as six out of ten (60%) British adults are not fully switched on to green and ethical issues.Today, one in five adults…
Mintel Comperemedia Reports 6 Percent Growth in Credit Cards and 13 Percent Growth in Insurance Mail VolumesBoth credit card and insurance acquisition mail volumes have shown substantial growth over 2005 numbers, according to Mintel Comperemedia. The competitive intelligence service analyzes direct mail, e-mail marketing, and print media, and these areas…
New Mintel Report Shows Five-Year Market Boom Raises Smoothie Market Sales by More than 80 PercentWith on-the-go dining and snacking moving to the American meal forefront, the U.S. smoothie market has been flooded with consumers looking for a quick portable meal alternative. Last year, smoothie makers raked in more than…
We all know that we should be planning for our future, but it seems that arranging your own funeral is simply one step too far for most. Latest research from MINTEL finds that while as many as 70% of adults feel that people should plan their own funerals to remove…
It is that time of year again, when we all promise to lose those excess Christmas pounds and resolve to lead a virtuous life from here on in. But latest research from MINTEL finds that we are not turning to ‘slimming foods’ to trim down. In fact, the market for…
Having resolved to have a healthy 2007 after the excesses of the festive season, many of you may well be reaching for a smoothie to kick start the new regime. And it seems that you won’t be alone, as latest research from MINTEL finds that over the past five years…
When it comes to fashion, many wish they could kit themselves out with the wave of a magic wand or the click of their fingers, but it turns out that today all it takes is the push of a button. Latest research from MINTEL Oxygen finds sales of fashion (clothing…
Launches swing up by 17% as ethical and “food minus”products become big consumer hits According to the Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) 2006 saw a record-breaking number of new products flooding supermarket shelves. Indeed, close to 182,000 new products were introduced globally last year alone, giving a helping hand…
Bringing ingredients from the banks of the Amazon to everyday productsFood cooked to perfection – with a little help from technology…
Despite Retailer Efforts, Mintel Report Reveals Consumer Concerns Regarding On-Line Purchasing Consumers are escalating their purchases on the Internet, but concerns still remain regarding the safety of online purchases. According to a recent Mintel report, close to 70 percent of respondents are either “very concerned” or “somewhat concerned” that their…
