As the ultimate discretionary purchase, bottled water sales have suffered in recent years, with cash-strapped consumers reverting to tap water. However, new research from Mintel reveals that, as consumer confidence – albeit, not yet economic growth – returns, so is the popularity of bottled water. The bottled water market…
Chicago (October 15, 2009)—With an expanding ethnic population calling the US ‘home’, a new Mintel report shows sales of ethnic foods have climbed steadily since 2004, set to reach a record high of $2.2 billion in 2009. In addition, Mintel forecasts solid growth of nearly 20% from 2010-14. Mexican/Hispanic…
National Chocolate Week starts on Monday 12 October and there is a sweet smell of success in the air for the nation’s chocolate industry, as latest research from Mintel’s Global Market Navigator (GMN) finds that Britons spend more on chocolate than any other country in Europe. Indeed, despite the recession,…
Carbs – they are every dieters nightmare, but it seems we simply can’t resist them, as new research from Mintel highlights Britain’s insatiable appetite for pasta, rice and noodles. Over the past five years, sales of this energetic trio have increased a recession busting 41% as this year British consumers…
The race is on, as latest research from Mintel finds sales of sports and energy drinks set to hit the £1 billion finishing line. After healthy growth of 51% between 2004 and 2008, sales of sports and energy drinks continue to thrive. Even in 2008, as economic pressures put the…
It’s confirmed: the recession really did make us chow down on potato chips and other salty snacks. A new report from market research firm Mintel shows that after years of mediocre sales increases, the potato chip market grew 22% during the economic downturn. In addition, other salty snacks experienced…
It’s stevia’s year. All-natural and calorie-free, stevia is poised to become the “holy grail” of sweeteners, says a new report from Mintel. Since December 2008, when the FDA approved use of rebaudioside A (an active ingredient of stevia) in US food and beverage, the stevia market has erupted. By…
Chicago (September 10, 2009)—Are people starting to eat and drink their way to a better-looking self? Mintel Beauty Innovation thinks so as the crossover between food and beauty is increasingly apparent. Global food and drink product launches with a ‘beauty enhancing’ claim increased by a staggering 306% from 2005 to…
They’re a perfect breeding ground for germs, yet new research from Mintel finds just one in four (28%) British women admit to discarding their make-up, shampoo and shower gel if they smell funny or become discoloured. While most of us wouldn’t dream of eating a suspect item of food,…
Chicago (August 28, 2009)— Amid the constant publicity about the potential danger of energy drink ingredients, Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) reveals that the latest energy drink launches aren’t getting any healthier. Despite this, the popular beverage market continues to grow with sales increasing over 240% from 2004 to…
We may be drinking less overall, but with more units of alcohol per drink it seems Brits are consuming more alcohol than ever before according to new research from Mintel. Mintel’s research shows that the proportion of alcohol drinkers in the UK is decreasing, yet in terms of pure…
Mintel GNPD: private label food manufacturers focus on quality, convenience, health Chicago (July 23, 2009)–It’s not your grandma’s generic peanut butter. Mintel GNPD reports that amid rampant private label food product development, manufacturers stay current with the latest food trends. Providing more than just cheap alternatives to national brands,…
