48% of Canadian consumers who haven’t tried cannabis are interested in edibles. 62% of cannabis users partake in order to relax. 38% of those who use cannabis while playing video games do so to enhance the experience. 83% of cannabis users say they get sudden hunger, ‘the munchies’ when using…
Veganuary may be officially over, but it seems a dog’s dinner may be a little less meaty than before. Indeed, new Mintel research shows a third (34%) of UK dog food buyers believe it is good for pets to regularly have a plant-based meal instead…
From meatless steak bakes to plant-based Whoppers, it seems that vegan food product launches are now in full swing as new research from Mintel reveals a nation hungry for meat-free foods. Over the past two years, the number of Brits who have eaten meat-free foods* has shot up…
Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, has today (January 15, 2020) announced four trends set to impact the US restaurant industry in 2020, bringing new opportunities to appeal to diners based on specific dietary and lifestyle needs. Amanda Topper, Associate Director, Foodservice Research at…
Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why, has today (10 December 2019) announced three key trends that will shape the global food, drink, and foodservice industries over the next 10 years: Change, Incorporated: Successful companies will be those that improve the health of the planet and its…
With Christmas fast approaching, Europeans will soon be gathering around the table to eat, drink and be merry, but today, the latest research from Mintel reveals the solitary nature of European consumers’ dining habits. It shows that on average nearly a third of Europeans often eat every meal alone, with…
An industry often categorised as impulsive and indulgent for consumers, the chocolate industry in India moves quickly and is expected to see double-digit growth over the next five years. Indeed, latest research from the world’s leading market intelligence agency Mintel predicts that the total value of the…
Well-heeled Brits are joining the nation’s chicken shop obsession, according to latest research from Mintel. Over the last year alone, the number of affluent Brits* visiting chicken outlets and restaurants has shot up from 40% in 2018 to 45% in 2019. Meanwhile, those who have stable household finances are also…
With the doors set to open for Anuga 2019 (5th – 9th October), the latest research from Mintel reveals there has never been so much choice for organic food and drink lovers across the globe. According to Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), in the last 10 years, the…
While eating light is now part of a trendy, healthy lifestyle, it seems Chinese consumers still have their reservations when it comes to light meals (eg congee, sandwiches, salad), with satiation and taste causing the most concern. Indeed, latest research from the world’s leading market intelligence agency…
Protein is an essential macronutrient, but latest research from the world’s leading market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that a staggering 85%* of Indians aren’t able to correctly identify the key sources of proteins. Moreover, a significant number of Indian consumers aren’t fully aware of the actual benefits…
Gone are the days when consumers viewed ice cream as just a summer treat; instead, it is now seen as an indulgent treat that can be eaten year round. Latest research from the world’s leading market intelligence agency Mintel shows that more than half (56%) of urban…
