Why 'Dry January' is more popular than ever After the champagne stops flowing on New Years Eve, many consumers have begun the new decade with a recently-established tradition, ‘Dry January.’ Formally established by a UK-based health ... Read More
It’s aluminum’s time to shine The bottled water market is in a transformational period. Currently, most mass market consumers are not especially worried about the environmental impact of plastic water bottles; nearly four ... Read More
Is beer’s hold on 'favorite Super Bowl' beverage slipping? As the Super Bowl approaches Americans are stocking up on the essentials: chips and salsa, wings, crudites (for the healthy folks), and of course, alcohol. According to Mintel ... Read More
PepsiCo buys SodaStream: A bullish bubbly acquisition or will it go flat? PepsiCo has announced it will purchase the Israeli-based at-home sparkling beverage company SodaStream International for $3.2 billion. The deal allows PepsiCo to become an even bigger player in ... Read More
iGens: Meet the sober generation Bars, restaurants and alcohol companies get ready; the iGens are coming. Born between 1995 and 2007 (aged 23-11), most are not yet drinking on-premise; however, research suggests iGens could ... Read More
Can juice break into the evening occasion? The US juice market is facing stagnation due to concerns over sugar content and consumers drinking other beverage types (eg RTD coffee, bottled water and hybrid drinks). Specifically, sales of ... Read More
New study could further damage juice's reputation Juice is facing an image problem. What was once considered a healthful drink is becoming more scrutinized by consumers as the actual healthfulness of juice comes into question. ... Read More
World’s largest Starbucks comes to Chicago In 1987, the first Starbucks outside of Seattle was opened in Chicago, IL. Chicago has long been the second city for Starbucks, a city where the coffee chain ... Read More
5 coffee and tea trends to look for in 2017 On-premise coffee and tea remains a growing segment within the foodservice industry, with sales at coffee houses alone reaching $21.6 billion in 2016. However, the market faces fierce ... Read More
Defining America’s "coffee waves" The US is currently in the third wave coffee movement, but what exactly are these “waves?” Below, Mintel’s expert Food & Drink and Foodservice analysts share a brief ... Read More
Fast casual restaurants stand out in US foodservice Thanks to an improving economy, Americans are growing more comfortable with dining out. In fact, recent foodservice trends have driven the demand of fast casual restaurants as consumers ... Read More
Subway under fire after ending $5 footlong promotion In 2007, Subway launched perhaps the most well-known deal since McDonald's dollar menu: the $5 footlong. The accompanying ad jingle made the offering an instant hit. However, on ... Read More
