The COVID-19 outbreak has increased Thai consumers’ emphasis on healthy diets. Eating more fruit and veg is a top focus. More than five in ten intend to educate themselves on nutrition and cook more at home. Affordability is a key barrier, particularly for less affluent, younger consumers. Thai consumers are…
From chocolate bunnies to candy chicks, this year is set to be a bumper year for Easter treats as according to new research from Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) launches of new seasonal Easter chocolate products have increased a delicious 19% over the past 12 months*– leaving egg hunters…
73% of Canadian grocery shoppers agree the pace at which food costs have risen has given them added stress. 94% of Canadian grocery shoppers agree that the steep rise in food costs is particularly unfair to those with lower incomes. 76% of Canadian grocery shoppers agree the rising price of…
While the salty snack market continues to grow, it is feeling some effects from tightened budgets. Mintel research shows those who report their financial situations as struggling/in trouble are most likely (34%) to have decreased year-over-year salty snack consumption. Among those who haven’t increased consumption, 37% would be motivated to…
When it comes to cutting back on meat, sustainability is taking a backseat as the cost of living crisis continues to bite. According to new research from Mintel, the perceived financial benefits of eating less meat skyrocketed during 2022. When asked about the benefits of cutting back on meat, Mintel…
Eating habits among Indians see home-cooked meals becoming more relevant, driven by the rising cost of living, according to new research from Mintel. Half (51%) of consumers* who said they were cooking more in May 2022 compared to the prior three months stated that…
Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, has today released the new edition of APAC Food and Drink Landscape. Centred on three themes: Inflation and Value, Physical and Mental Wellness and The Next Gen of Sensory Experiences, it explores the…
Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, has today announced four key trends that will shape global food and drink industries in 2023, over the next five years and beyond: Weatherproofed Provisions: Consumers are in need of food and drink formulations that help them endure…
While a glass of red or a G&T might seem appealing, according to new research from Mintel, half (48%) of British tea lovers say they sometimes drink tea as an alternative to alcohol—proving the enduring appeal of a cup of char. It is Millennial tea lovers (aged 26-41) who are…
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, recently attended Heathy Ingredients Japan 2022. Mr. Cormac Henry, Global Food and Drink Analyst at Mintel, was invited to the event to share research and insights from a recent consumer report titled, “Innovation opportunities in functional food…
The pandemic has elevated Thai consumers’ need for self-care and emotional wellness through snacking. The latest research from Mintel shows that 77% of Thais* are turning to salty snacks** as a way to treat themselves. This number rises further to 81% among those aged 25-34. Furthermore,…
In Southeast Asia, more than 50% percent of consumers* in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore worry that life will not be the same as it was before the pandemic, according to Mintel Global Consumer research on the holistic consumer.
