The vibrant growth of the convenience store sector has been driven by rising urbanisation and newly emerging consumer lifestyles, and is expected to maintain this momentum in the years to come. Indeed, latest research from the world’s leading market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that the convenience store…
With the winner of this year’s Booker Prize announced later today (Monday 14th October), the latest research from Mintel highlights the nation’s love of the physical book, as the number of Brits buying a print book increased from 51% in 2018* to 56% in 2019**. Overall, the top three reasons…
Well-heeled Brits are joining the nation’s chicken shop obsession, according to latest research from Mintel. Over the last year alone, the number of affluent Brits* visiting chicken outlets and restaurants has shot up from 40% in 2018 to 45% in 2019. Meanwhile, those who have stable household finances are also…
With the doors set to open for Anuga 2019 (5th – 9th October), the latest research from Mintel reveals there has never been so much choice for organic food and drink lovers across the globe. According to Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), in the last 10 years, the…
There is a new way of travelling in China: themed travel. And a desire for new experiences seems to be what’s driving interest. Latest research from the world’s leading market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that three in five urban Chinese respondents* say they are motivated to try…
Only 17% of Americans express interest in fully-automated restaurant concepts. Speed and convenience are key consumer motivators for using on-premise technology. 32% of GenZ consumers want digital ordering screens to suggest food add-ons/pairings. Technology plays a prominent role in nearly every aspect of US consumers’ lives and the dining…
While eating light is now part of a trendy, healthy lifestyle, it seems Chinese consumers still have their reservations when it comes to light meals (eg congee, sandwiches, salad), with satiation and taste causing the most concern. Indeed, latest research from the world’s leading market intelligence agency…
Protein is an essential macronutrient, but latest research from the world’s leading market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that a staggering 85%* of Indians aren’t able to correctly identify the key sources of proteins. Moreover, a significant number of Indian consumers aren’t fully aware of the actual benefits…
Cutting the small-talk whilst travelling hit the headlines with Uber’s ‘Quiet Mode’ earlier this year. But it seems that cars are not the only place where passengers are looking for silence as according to latest research from Mintel, half (50%) of Britain’s 25-34s who have flown in the last year…
Today’s knowledge economy is driving consumers in Asia-Pacific to over-index on mental work. As such, Mintel is witnessing a growing awareness of and desire for products and services that support consumers with focus, attention and mood elevation, especially as mental states are more and more inextricably linked…
As many of Britain’s students descend on Leeds and Reading this bank holiday weekend, new research from Mintel finds Britain is officially a nation of revellers with over a quarter (26%) of UK adults attending a music festival in the last year alone*. Up from 22% in 2018, festival attendance…
With China undergoing an industrial transformation, shifting from a primarily manufacturing economy toward a more service- and creative-centric one, Chinese consumers are paying more attention to cultural and leisure lifestyles. In fact, it seems Chinese consumers are now more encouraged to visit cultural and creative venues as…
