While until a few years ago, Stevia was mainly known among industry insiders, after the EU approved its use in food and drink, there has been a surge of new product innovations in the EU to capitalise on consumer demand. Indeed, according to latest research by Mintel on natural sweeteners,…
As the nation gears up for the annual choc eating fest that is Easter, Mintel reveals some sweet stats from their upcoming chocolate confectionery report. Can’t resist? Just 5% of Brits haven’t eaten chocolate in the past six months. A third (31%) of Brits have eaten seasonal chocolates in the…
Chicago (March 28, 2013) – While almost six in 10 Americans (58%) say they watch their sodium intake, new research from Mintel on consumer attitudes toward sodium reveals that there may be some confusion on where their sodium is actually coming from. Some 72% of consumers who are currently limiting…
“While it seems that jam and marmalade are falling out of flavour among Brits, new market research from Mintel the lid on the nation’s love for peanut butter and chocolate spread and highlights peanut butter as the rising star in the sweet…
While rice remains an important part of the food and drink retail landscape across Asia Pacific, new research from Mintel highlights that it is India leading the way in the packaged rice market across the region. Indeed, Mintel’s new rice research reveals that new product development in packaged rice in…
The horse meat scandal, which broke in January 2013, has once again put the spotlight on the sourcing of food, with concerns raised over the way in which meat from overseas has entered the UK food chain. And new research from Mintel reveals that the scandal has already made its…
While ice cream manufacturers may have previously targeted areas outside of the North of Brazil for luxury ice cream, latest research from Mintel reveals that times and locations for demand are changing. Indeed, according to Mintel’s research, it is those in the…
Chicago (March 18, 2013)-Young Americans and those with children like to spice things up in the kitchen, according to new research from Mintel on the ethnic foods market. Some nine in 10 adults aged 25-to-34-years-old say they prepared ethnic food at home in the…
“While Britain’s pets are pampered and adored, many Brits are living an increasingly frugal lifestyle – and it seems life remains cushy for our four legged friends. Indeed, new research from Mintel finds dog food sales have hit a billion as the nation’s…
New report from Mintel and Leatherhead Food Research reveals natural colours overtake artificial/synthetic colours in 2011. A new report into the food colours market combining market expertise from Mintel and Leatherhead Food Research reveals that, for the first time in 2011, the value…
“With lager companies now also looking to capitalise on the growth in the UK cider market, it seems that the nation’s desire for this fruity drink shows no signs of losing fizz just yet.” Indeed, according to new research from Mintel, three in…
While the economic downturn has affected consumer spending across many sectors, craft and craft-style beers are defying recessionary trends with an impressive upward trajectory. Indeed, latest research by Mintel on the craft beer market in the US shows that sales of craft…
