56% of Brits agree that it is safe to eat food past its best before date 28% agree it is safe to eat food past its use by date 50% say they would trust a food or drink brand more if it had a clear label from a food quality…
Snacking may very well be the new American pastime. According to the recent report from Mintel, Snacking Motivations and Attitudes US 2015, nearly all Americans (94 percent) snack at least once a day. What is more, half (50 percent) of adults…
While almost three in 10 (28%) users of sugar and sweeteners in Germany believe stevia is good for their health, new research from Mintel reveals more education is needed by stevia brands if usage is to increase. Indeed, latest research from Mintel finds there remains a core group of consumers…
With rising health awareness and concern about binge drinking driving sales of low and non-ABV beers among consumers, it seems counter-intuitive that innovation in strongly alcoholic beers should be rising. But new research from Mintel has found that almost one in four (23%) beers launched globally in 2014 and 25%…
While Canadians view frozen ready-to-eat meals as convenient options, perceptions that they are unhealthy have affected consumption habits. New research from Mintel reveals that usage seems to stem from “emergency” situations, as 71 percent of consumers keep frozen ready-to-eat meals on hand in case they need them…
A third (31%) of pub goers in Yorkshire and the North East say they drink in a pub or a bar at least once a week, compared to a national average of 21% Pub goers rank higher-quality food as the number one reason why they would visit pubs or bars…
American pet owners want the best for their pets, so much so that the pet food category is experiencing a trend in humanization evolving beyond flavors to ensuring nutritional benefits, ingredient quality and manufacturing standards are as high as human food. Highlighting the impact this growth has had on American…
Retailer price wars have seen the average price paid for milk fall in recent years and consumers can now pick up for a four pint bottle for as little as 89p. However, new research from Mintel reveals…
Despite having a reputation for being a nation of devoted meat eaters, new research from Mintel highlights a growing trend toward vegetarianism and meat-reduced diets among young consumers in Germany, pointing towards a bright future for the meat substitutes category in this market. Today, almost one in five (18%) Germans…
Nearly 60% of US parents consume energy drinks Despite widely-known concerns about the safety of certain ingredients, energy drinks and shots are expected to remain popular with American consumers, primarily older Millennials (consumers age 27-37) who may be transitioning to parenthood. According to a…
Even as Canadians become more aware of how eating habits affect their health, pizza remains a staple of their diets. According to a new report from Mintel, three quarters (74 percent) of Canadian adults ate frozen pizza in the six months preceding 2015 and…
Organics would seem tailor-made for shoppers seeking foods and beverages that are healthier for them, their families and the planet, but new research from Mintel reveals that Americans appear confused about the benefits of organics, with many perceiving the organic…
