No visit to Granny was ever quite complete without the obligatory mint offering, but latest research from Mintel has found things are looking decidedly bare in Granny’s treasured sweet jar. The market for mints is suffering. After seeing growth in the early part of this decade on the back…
After years of pill popping, latest research from Mintel finds the number of Brits turning to supplements for their vitamin and mineral intake is on the decline. The UK’s £396 million vitamins and supplements market is set to be a victim of its own nutrition agenda. Improved education on…
Chicago (June 22, 2009)—Despite increased buzz about healthy dining and restaurant nutrition labeling, new findings from Mintel suggest healthy menu items still face a tough battle for acceptance. Surveying American diners, Mintel found that only one in five (20%) rank food health as an important factor when ordering dinner.
Engaging younger drinkers in the wine market could prove key for the future success of the industry, new figures released today from Mintel show. The exclusive consumer research reveals that after years of impressive growth, the total UK wine market saw a 2% decline in volume sales in 2008 –…
Chicago (June 10, 2009)—Just in time for summer, Mintel releases new findings about three of the hottest food and drink markets: ice cream, coffeehouses and alcoholic beverages. For a media copy of any of these just-published Mintel Oxygen reports, contact press@mintel.com. Flavor wars: Men and women want different things…
Once the poor relation of the more glamorous chilled dessert, latest research from Mintel finds frozen desserts are witnessing something of a revival. After years of stagnant growth, sales of frozen desserts increased a mouth watering 4% in 2008, as Britain’s shoppers returned once again to the freezer cabinet…
Chicago (May 19, 2009)—Mintel, a leading market and consumer research company, just published three new food reports on portion control, fine dining and pasta & pasta-based meals. See how Americans shop and dine differently in the face of major issues like obesity, the recession and time-strapped lifestyles. 100-calorie packs…
Mintel research shows parents taking burden of blame for children’s weight Chicago (May 14, 2009)—Food, fitness or family…which one is most to blame for childhood obesity? New research from Mintel shows today’s parents aren’t sure, and they’re feeling overwhelmed and worried as they try to prevent obesity in their…
Latest research from Mintel finds Britain’s thirst for vodka remains unabated, as sales are set to reach almost £2 billion by 2013. Over the last five years, sales of the nation’s favourite white spirit have grown a giddy 23% in volume to reach 79 million litres in 2008. Meanwhile,…
Life in a recession isn’t bad for quite everyone. While many markets struggle with the sluggish economy, others thrive. Market research leader Mintel has reviewed and re-forecasted its research reports from the past two years, identifying which food and drink markets are actually being improved by recessionagry woes. “Over…
An Indian curry has long been assumed as the nation’s taste of choice when it comes to eating ethnic cuisine. However, a new report from Mintel suggests the nation’s most popular ethnic food is Chinese, beating its nearest rival Indian cuisine by 12%. In a close finish, Chinese food…
The quintessential American refreshment—an ice-cold soft drink—is beginning to feel out-of-date. A just-published report from Mintel shows today’s adults rapidly switching from calorie-laden soda to other, often lighter beverages. From 2003 to 2008, Mintel estimates that the regular carbonated soft drink market lost 15.6 million adult drinkers. Just 68%…
