When it comes to chocolate eggs, bunnies and other treats it seems there has never been so much choice for chocolate lovers around the world. According to Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), there has been a delicious 23% rise in Easter chocolate launches over the past…
While China remains one of the biggest bottled water markets globally, the latest research from global market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that retail volume sales are on the decline. In 2017, China’s bottled water market was forecast to reach sales volume of 27 billion litres*, up from…
Texture continues its rise to becoming a central feature of food and drink innovation. According to new research from Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), 20% of food and drink launches in Europe in 2017 had a texture description, up from 17% the previous year. This further cements the continent’s…
A quarter (25%) of all food and drink products launched in Germany in 2017 carried organic claims, according to new data from Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) published today. Organic launches have grown steadily over the past ten years in Germany, with…
Turmeric latte, or “golden milk”, was 2017’s dairy-based sensation. The golden-hued drink featured on menus of trendy cafés, and also emerged in chilled packaged formats. According to Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), hot beverage launches in Europe containing turmeric have more than quadrupled since 2013, growing by 359%…
Whether flexitarian, vegetarian, vegan or simply eating healthy, plant-based foods are making inroads with consumers. However, new research from Mintel reveals that taste is the top reason US adults who eat plant-based proteins* do so (52 percent), outranking concerns over diet** (10 percent), animal protection (11 percent),…
While the story of tea begins in China, the latest research from Mintel reveals that India currently vies with China as the world’s biggest packaged tea* market. In 2017**, India consumed a total retail volume of 678,200 tonnes worth of packaged tea, followed by China in second…
As the Government aims to eliminate avoidable waste with today’s (11 January 2018) announcement of its 25-Year Environmental Plan, Mintel research reveals that Britain’s coffee shop drinkers are happy to do their bit for the environment, but not at any cost. While Brits love their coffee, they also love the…
As the popularity of plant-based nutrition grows, it seems non-dairy milk* is increasingly finding its place in Americans’ refrigerators. New research from Mintel…
The carbonated soft drink (CSD) sector in Australia is facing continued pressure amid consumer concerns about sugar. New research from global market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that total volume sales of Australia’s CSD category are expected to see a 2.3% decline in 2017. In fact, CSD sales…
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has today (December 6, 2017) announced four key trends set to impact the US foodservice market over the coming year. Mintel predicts that 2018…
Today’s grocery stores are different from those of the past and it seems home meal replacement (HMR) is at the heart of this evolution. New research from Mintel reveals that 85 percent of Canadians have purchased prepared/made-to-order foods from a retailer that…
