The global functional food market has been steadily increasing in recent years and manufacturers have become more and more innovative with the ingredients they include to bring benefit to the consumer. But it seems there may be a new ingredient that brands are realising the opportunity of. Indeed, new research…
Chicago (August 7, 2013)—Coffee may have been traditionally enjoyed steaming hot, but new research from Mintel reveals the habit for a “hot cup of joe” is changing as consumers realize colder coffee is a tasty and refreshing year-round alternative. More than most countries, the US has embraced cold coffee—especially in foodservice, with…
Chicago (August 12, 2013) — Only a few years ago, tofu, tempeh and seitan were barely known in the culinary world. Now, they are on grocery store shelves across America and being cooked up in the average (and often non-vegetarian) kitchen. In new research released today from Mintel,…
Once a basic burger and chips was sufficient to satisfy the appetite of British diners, but new research from Mintel finds that today, British consumers are looking for something a little posher from their junk food. Indeed, latest research from Mintel finds over one in ten (13%) British…
As the warm weather continues, consumers across the nation are flocking in droves to pubs and restaurants to enjoy the sun. But while consumers may be visiting pubs more while the sun shines, new research from Mintel reveals that they may not be aware…
With the economic climate remaining uncertain and Brits continuing to be cautious in their spending, economy lines and products featuring value-related claims have never been in greater demand. Indeed, highlighting just how important economy products have become in the nation’s shopping basket, new research from…
Six months on from the horse meat scandal, British consumers remain highly sceptical about the efficiency of the British food industry. Indeed, new research from Mintel reveals a startling lack of confidence among British consumers in the UK food industry’s ability to provide food that is safe…
New York (June 20, 2013) — With the good weather and first day of summer tomorrow (21 June) it’s safe to say that barbecue season is in full swing. But while grilling favorites like chicken and burgers are often eaten year round, it seems dogs might only be…
While the Victoria Sponge, Lemon Drizzle and Battenberg have long had a place in the nation’s hearts, recent years have seen consumers turning to baking, eating and creating cakes of the smaller variety. Indeed, highlighting our love for the miniature, new research from Mintel finds that, volume sales of…
While coconut water was once the preserve of exotic holidays, according to new research from Mintel, coconut water has been the surprise toast of the beverage industry in recent years. Indeed the number of product introductions more than quintupled (+540%) in the past five years (2008/2012) and…
New York (May 29, 2013) —There’s no contest when it comes to the preference of chocolate… milk chocolate rules this confectionery battleground. However, dark chocolate just might be creeping up in popularity. The latest research from Mintel reveals that for just more than…
Chicago (May 14, 2013)—Raise your glasses and celebrate American Craft Beer week with this beer insight from several of Mintel’s latest beer reports. Enjoy, and bottoms up! Consumers who were of legal drinking age in 2012 are most likely to report increased consumption of beer (14%), which includes 7% of…
