With Chinese consumers placing more importance on sensory experiences, the fragrance market is poised for accelerated growth under the influence of the “smell economy”. Latest research from Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, reveals that the market growth rate fell from 11%…
Mintel is delighted to announce that Marie Becker has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President, Head of Consulting, Americas at Mintel. Marie Becker, a global leader in business strategy, joins Mintel with two decades of experience spanning marketing, insights, customer experience, and business development for B2B and B2C…
Consumers around the globe are drinking coffee with a conscience. According to research from Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), nearly half (48%) of all new coffee product launches in 2020 carried an ethical or environmental claim***, close to double the number from almost a…
In the post-pandemic era, health has become one of the hot topics of the day, and Chinese consumers’ concern for their own health has risen to a new level. Experts in what consumers want and why, Mintel predicts that the Chinese in-home food and health supplements industry will…
Due to the pandemic, consumers have reduced their out-of-home purchases. In the tea beverage market, this behaviour change has impacted sub-categories differently: some faced challenges brought about by the restrictions on outdoor consumption, while others saw a surprising boost. New research from Mintel, the experts in what consumers…
Functional ingredients are known to scientifically deliver benefits and offer tangible proof of efficacy in the skincare category; however, consumer awareness of beauty ingredients remains low. New research from Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, reveals that 28%* of Thai consumers say they are not…
Consumers around the world believe companies are the most responsible for a whole host of sustainability issues, but also acknowledge that consumer behaviour can make a difference, according to the latest research from the Global Outlook on Sustainability: A Consumer Study 2024-25 Almost…
Plant-based protein diets have been heavily promoted in recent years as traditional meat producers and dairy companies look for ways to excite consumers with nutritional, healthy and premium food and drink products. While COVID-19 has increased consumers’ interest in plant-based diets,…
Following several years of relative stagnation, COVID-19 triggered a major gear-change in the UK cycling market. According to the latest research from Mintel, bicycle volume sales rose an estimated 22% in 2020, as the number of bikes sold reached an estimated 3.3 million, up from…
Emotions are a powerful driver of snacking. According to the latest research from Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, a majority of Indian consumers agree that they snack to relieve boredom (77%) and stress (76%)*. However, for close to In…
China’s BPC markets – from facial skincare to bodycare and haircare – are becoming more function driven. Latest research from Mintel, the experts in what consumers what and why, reveals that 74% of urban Chinese female consumers pay attention to specific functional ingredients and 65%…
The great online grocery shopping boom is here to stay as 90% of current online grocery shoppers plan to keep shopping for their groceries online once the peak of COVID-19 passes. Meanwhile, just 5% of these shoppers say they are planning to stop doing so*. An…
