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Mintel expects market growth for organic food and drink to slow with economyDespite more organic food and beverage products on grocery store shelves, all is not healthy in the world of pesticide-free, additive-free edibles. In fact, Mintel predicts that market growth rates for organic food and drink will decline, especially…
Study highlights snacking differences between Hispanics, general populationDipped, topped or eaten plain, America loves snacks. But new research from Mintel shows that not all Americans snack the same. Hispanics, the fastest growing population in the US, differ significantly in their snacking habits.Mintel’s exclusive consumer survey reveals that Hispanic adults are…
Mintel expects energy drink buzz to spill over into food, snacks and candyAnyone who’s been to a convenience store, sporting event or bar lately knows—energy drinks are hot. Mintel’s latest report on energy drinks values the retail market at $4.8 billion, a growth of over 400% from 2003.Mintel sees the…
Back in the day, afternoon tea in the summer meant a large Victoria sponge cake and a jug of ice cold orange squash on the lawn. But according to new research by MINTEL this quintessentially English tradition has grown up, as Brits take a new approach to high tea. Indeed,…
Long-time favorite dessert continues to excite shoppersAmericans really do scream for real ice cream. According to new consumer research from Mintel, nine in ten people (89%) enjoyed a cool, creamy scoop in the past year. In comparison, only three in five (59%) ate novelties such as ice cream sandwiches or…
Once the poor relation, left on the sweet shop shelf, dark chocolate is biting back as Britain buys into its new healthier image. In fact, latest research from MINTEL shows that sales here almost doubled (96%) between 2005 and 2007, with sales hitting £85 million last year. ” although dark…
Once just staple student fodder, the humble baked bean has undergone something of a makeover and the market is now really hotting up. Latest research from MINTEL shows that sales have increased by a saucy 11% over the last two years alone, with Brits forking out almost £300 million (£295…
In an attempt to tackle Britain’s binge drinking habits, all alcoholic drinks will carry new health warnings and unit labelling by the end of the year. But new research from MINTEL shows that these labels will get only a lukewarm reception, with men in particular considering them a waste of…
While once dinner for many meant simply piercing the plastic film and waiting for the ping, latest research from MINTEL finds that real cooking is back on the menu in Britain’s kitchens. Indeed, back in 2003, fewer than one in four (24%) Brits said that they ‘always cooked from scratch’,…
Brits have acquired a real taste for a nice glass of fizz. And while once it was only ever about Champagne, MINTEL’s latest research shows that these days more and more of us are reaching for a bottle of sparkling wine. Once considered Champagne’s poorer relation, sparkling wines have seen…
We are constantly being encouraged to ‘read the labels’ on our food. But when it comes to what people actually want to see on their labels, latest research from MINTEL finds that recycling details are now giving nutritional and dietary information a run for their money.With 84% of all adults…
A new report from MINTEL into the British organic food market, shows that despite impressive sales, growth has been hampered by supply problems, as British producers struggle to satisfy our growing appetite for home grown organics. MINTEL’s research finds that seven in ten (71%) Brits have bought organic produce over…