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The quintessential American refreshment—an ice-cold soft drink—is beginning to feel out-of-date.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%…
Once the nation’s dependable favourite, latest research from Mintel finds ready salted crisps have fallen from the number one crisp slot as cheese & onion is crowned Britain’s big cheese. The market for cheese & onion crisps is now worth a lip smacking £256 million, sales having increased an impressive…
Long tainted as desperately uncool, latest research from Mintel finds the market for lower alcoholic drinks (LADs) is booming, as sales here outperform the alcoholic market as a whole. Following years of stagnant growth, sales of LADs are thriving, with value and volume having both increased by around 10%…
Christians, Muslims, Jews and Atheists alike are helping fuel the robust market for kosher foods, according to a new report by market research firm Mintel. In a consumer survey of adults who purchase kosher food, Mintel found that the number one reason people buy kosher is for food quality (62%).
Latest research from Mintel finds that while money might be tight, Britain’s not-so-blushing brides are still determined to head down the aisle in style. But things are not quite so rosy for the long-suffering husband-to-be, where cheap and cheerful outfits will rule the day. The bridalwear market is now…
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, latest research from Mintel finds that there’s a whole world of new chocolates out there, that will put that last minute box from your local garage to shame. Indeed, according to the Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) over 8,000 new chocolate products were…
First it was school dinners. And now it is the turn of the packed lunch, as over the past year the Government has put growing pressure on schools to advise parents on what should go into kids’ lunchboxes. But latest research from Mintel finds that Britian’s mums and dads are…
The latest review from the Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) shows the simplest things in life can have the biggest impact. In 2008, food and drink claims classified as “Natural”—including all natural, no additives/preservatives, organic and wholegrain—were the most frequently featured on new products globally. “Natural” claims appeared on…
As we start a new year, money matters are undoubtedly at the forefront of everyone’s mind. But despite this, latest research from Mintel finds that when it comes to New Year’s resolutions the age old ritual of starting a healthier lifestyle still tops the list, as the intention to get…
Once the darling of the supermarket shelves, organic food is set to slip down the pecking order, as cash-strapped Brits hunt down cheaper alternatives. Latest research from MINTEL finds that the organic food and drink market is now worth £1.6 billion. But as a result of the current economic climate,…
