Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has today (January 14, 2019) announced four trends set to impact the US restaurant industry in 2019. In the year ahead, the foodservice landscape will evolve, driven by increased awareness around social and environmental responsibility and innovation in technology-enabled customer…
Less than two weeks into a life of lentils, chickpeas and dairy-free cheese, the Veganuary challenge is well under way, as committed Brits turn to plant-based meals joining the likes of Ariana Grande and Benedict Cumberbatch. From the UK dominating global vegan new product development to a sharp rise in…
Mulled wine, carols around the Christmas tree and quality family time. It’s meant to be the most wonderful time of the year, but Mintel research reveals that as many as 36% of all adults in the UK say that they feel stressed at Christmas. When asked what specifically stresses them…
While natural food and drink appears to have gone mainstream in Canada, it seems confusion around what ‘natural’ actually means has inspired a free-from revolution. Research from Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) reveals that there was a 366% increase in ‘GMO-free’ claims on natural food/drink launches in…
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has today (14 November 2018) announced three forward-looking trends which will lead the momentum of global food and drink innovation in 2019 and beyond. 2019 Global Food and Drink Trends at a glance…
It seems Chinese consumers’ modern lifestyles and awareness of healthy eating have opened up opportunities for nuts snacks that are either natural or provide convenience. Latest research from the world’s leading market intelligence agency, Mintel, reveals that up to three in five (62%) urban Chinese consumers* express…
As November kicks off World Vegan Month, latest research from Mintel reveals a surge in vegan claims in the UK meat-free foods market. According to Mintel research, the share of meat-free new products carrying a vegan/no animal ingredients claim nearly doubled between 2014-17. This growing profile of…
With fun-sized chocolate and candy flying off the shelves as Halloween creeps up this week, it seems Americans are looking for more ways to treat themselves to bite-sized chocolate year-round. Just in time for Halloween, new research from Mintel reveals that US chocolate buyers* are most likely…
In celebration of International Coffee Day (October 1st, 2018), Mintel has compiled 10 tantalising coffee facts guaranteed to quench the thirst of the nation’s coffee lovers. From a cup of instant to the finest cup of freshly ground brews, Mintel’s research will get your heart racing. Coffee drinking is ingrained…
As National Coffee Day (September 29) approaches this weekend, consumers are looking for options beyond their typical cup of joe in favor of ready-to-drink (RTD) varieties offering functional benefits. When asked what their ideal bottled/canned cold coffee drink would include, new research from Mintel reveals that US…
The 185th Oktoberfest starts in Munich this weekend (22 September), shining a spotlight on age-old brewing techniques and the popularity of artisan beers. High-end, small batch and expertly-crafted beer, or ‘craft beer’ as it is more commonly known, has shot to global prominence in the span of just a few…
While popcorn has traditionally benefited from a health halo, new research from Mintel reveals that Americans are now embracing flavor innovation, from indulgent to savory, driven by the increasingly popular ready-to-eat (RTE) popcorn category. Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32% in the last five years…
