Chicago (July 25, 2014)—New research from Mintel suggests that while craft beer drinkers may indeed love the big, bold flavors of their favorite artisanal brew, they also place a premium on what the beer says about them. Amongst the 25-34 age group, representing the segment’s…
While public perception focuses on younger drinking issues, new research from Mintel reveals that the other end of the generational spectrum is a definite cause for concern, as the research highlights excessive drinking among Britain’s over-65s. Indeed, as many as one in five (18%) over 65s drink at home…
While once a standard tub of vanilla would suffice, new research from Mintel finds things are hotting up in the freezer cabinet as frozen yogurt gives ice cream a run for its money. The warm summer of 2013 provided a significant boost to the ice cream market with a more…
Chicago (July 1, 2014)—Few things are more American than baseball, blue jeans and apple pie, just so long as that apple pie isn’t frozen. While total retail sales of prepared cakes and pies grew 24% from 2009-14 to reach $11.2 billion, frozen and refrigerated cakes and pies was the only…
Chicago (June 25, 2014)—While World Cup fever in the US usually doesn’t amount to much more than a case of the sniffles, it finally seems to be heating up, with the US-Portugal match being the most watched soccer match in the US…ever. With this fervor comes a unique opportunity for…
As Wimbledon begins, many Brits will be enjoying an obligatory bowl of strawberries and cream, but according to new research from Mintel, it may not be traditional dairy cream which will be accompanying our strawberries this year, as volume sales of fresh dairy cream declined by 2% between 2011…
Chicago (June 20, 2014)—The rediscovery of ancient foods like quinoa has now opened the door for other forgotten plants to go global. The prickly pear cactus and chia seeds are two of the latest such examples, having both been used by the ancient Aztecs. According to…
Chicago (June 3, 2014)—Check out any social media feed and it is likely dominated by a core group of consistent regulars: babies, weddings, pets and food. New Mintel research shows that posting food pics has gone beyond a few fringe foodies and is infiltrating…
As consumers around the country are poised to crack open their Easter eggs and bunnies this weekend, latest research by Mintel on the chocolate confectionery market in the UK shows that nearly one in six (16%) Brits, equating to around eight million people, eat chocolate every…
With an influx of new products in recent years, including industry game-changer Nutella, the $3.9 billion nut-based and sweet spread category grew 34% from 2008-13. While many nut-based and sweet spreads already have very high household penetration rates and have become pantry staples, new research from Mintel reveals that…
As obesity amongst younger people spreads, compulsory cooking lessons are back on the menu in the UK for pupils from September 2014. The news may represent a timely recipe for the health of the younger generation, as latest research from Mintel reveals just 30% of those aged 16-24…
Chicago (February 7, 2014)— With Nexium losing patent protection this year and the return of Rolaids after a three-year hiatus, the gastrointestinal remedies market is sure to see some shakeups in 2014. If you’re like nearly 9 out of 10 Americans (86%) you’ve experienced some type of GI or…
