Industry sectors set to benefit despite tough economic conditions have been revealed as Mintel announces updated market forecasts in light of recession. Despite tough market conditions the research reveals that over a third (37%) of over 400 sectors monitored by Mintel are re-forecast to grow this year. The findings…
Following President Barack Obama’s address to the nation Tuesday evening, Mintel expert Joan Holleran comments on the importance of recovering trust in America this year. Mintel expects trust-building to emerge as the paramount concern of 2009. “In the first two months of 2009, we’ve already seen the dire need…
Mintel is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Business Superbrands status. As a Business Superbrand, Mintel has been singled out as having established the finest reputation in its field and has been voted one of the top four marketing services agencies in the UK. Mintel’s achievement had…
Consumer survey shows compact car owners less satisfied than other drivers As Detroit struggles with a disappointing year-end, market research firm Mintel has uncovered another problem for automakers: consumer dissatisfaction with small cars. In a new consumer study, Mintel found that only half of small car-buying respondents (51%) say…
Taste tests centered around three themes: ingredient sustainability, inherent goodness of ingredients and healthy food for kidsTop of mind at IFT 08—the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) annual meeting and food expo—was, what’s the next big thing in food and drink? Mintel took attendees one step closer to answering that…
MINTEL, the leading market research company, has appointed the former head of the Financial Times Research Centre, Robert Santiago, as their Director of Thought Leadership. At Mintel, Thought Leadership is about providing clients with more than simply data or trends, it is about applying the vast knowledge and expertise of…
Mintel, the leading market research company, has acquired Snapshots, the London-based publisher of global market reports. With the addition of Snapshots, Mintel will now offer research on an even broader selection of industries, including telecommunications, technology and pharmaceuticals, as well as wider coverage of markets in Europe, the Middle East…
In today’s design conscious world, the packaging of a product is now just as important as what’s inside. With this in mind, Mintel Research Consultancy, Mintel’s bespoke research division, has launched The Packaging Appreciation Club (PAC), designed for companies interested in packaging innovation. Every quarter, Mintel’s experts will send members…
Mintel Oxygen offers new tools and insight to help businesses rise to new heightsMintel, a leading market research company, has announced the launch of Mintel Oxygen, a new online platform for its market research reports. Mintel Oxygen gives clients the in-depth market analysis and insightful, forward-looking predictions they need to…
We have all been there – the boss announces a ‘brainstorming session’, where they want everyone to ‘think outside the box’ and the mere mention of these phrases leaves your mind totally blank. But fear not, help is now at hand. Today, Mintel International, a leading market research company, announces…
Global Trendspotters Identify Trends That Will Impact the Region’s New Product DevelopmentHealthy, environmental and demographically focused products were all key discussion points at Mintel’s recent global consumer trends presentation, held in Mexico. Close to 500 officials from Latin America’s consumer packaged goods industry assembled to learn about the trends that…
Latest research from MINTEL finds that together the nation will take over one million experience days out this year alone, up from just 548,000 in 2001 (84% growth). What is more, 2007 will see the value of the market smash through the £100 million mark for the first time ever,…
