A hot drink and a biscuit – a partnership unrivalled by no other – and indeed it seems Brits can’t resist, as latest research from Mintel reveals more than half (54%) the nation admit to enjoying a biscuit with their cuppa. Furthermore, with sales of biscuits, cookies and crackers having…
Ireland is leading the way in the trend for no additives and preservatives in food and drink, Mintel will reveal tomorrow. Indeed, the No Additives/Preservatives claim is more established in Ireland than in Europe overall and shows a growing trend over the past five years. Today, as many as 46%…
Chicago (May 4, 2011) – In 2007, the word”locavore”was chosen by the New Oxford American Dictionary as the word of the year… ” one who eats food grown locally whenever possible. “This started a revolution that is still going strong today. According to Mintel Foodservice, the”local” claim on US restaurant…
Peanut Butter – it has long been one of America’s favourite foods, but new research from Mintel finds the passion has spread from across the Atlantic. Indeed, over the last two years alone sales of Peanut Butter have rocketed by over 40%, making it Britain’s fastest growing sweet spread. Valued…
Chicago (April 15, 2011) – While it was once the must-have ‘super food,’ essential for any healthy diet, according to a new report from Mintel and data from SPINS, the soy food and beverage market declined 16% from 2008 to 2010. While some of this fall is due to the…
Chicago (March 30, 2011) – Consumers are constantly on-the-go these days and as a result, they prefer that restaurants offer quick and convenient meal and snack options that won’t slow them down. However, one foodservice option that is widely ignored by hungry shoppers is the convenience store. While c-stores position…
A cup of tea. Quintessentially British, an answer to the nation’s problems and a ritualistic tradition upheld for generations. But all this could be about to change as the next generation of drinkers turn their back on the traditional cuppa. Indeed, latest research from Mintel finds that while 88% of…
Chicago (February 28, 2011) – The most important meal of the day has been a challenge for restaurants over the past few years, faced with economic uncertainty and reduced consumer spend. In order to lure back customers to an already over-crowded breakfast marketplace, restaurant operators will need to give consumers…
Chicago (February 16, 2011) – Consumers love tickling their taste buds with Italian, Mexican and Asian cuisine, so much that all three have become so mainstream, they’re hardly considered ethnic anymore. However, according to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD), lesser-known ethnic fare has enjoyed robust product growth in recent…
While in the not too distant past, drinking cider may have been associated with images of rural pastures, old fashioned drinking and unsophisticated palates, latest research from Mintel reveals that a combined push from the industry, coupled with consumer demand has seen cider beat the economic squeeze to become a…
Chicago (January 27, 2011) – Dining out can be an indulgent treat, a convenient way to feed the family when you’re too busy to cook at home, or a way of celebrating a special occasion. However, consumers are still hawkishly watching their discretionary spending – in fact, 60% of restaurant-goers…
Chicago (January 20, 2011) – The private label market has enjoyed sales growth in recent years that isn’t likely to decrease in the near future. Private label companies continue to introduce better-for-you products and more attractive packaging, all while being easier on consumers’ pockets. Their efforts seem to be working,…
