Just as new records have been set in the 2016 Olympic games, new research from Mintel reveals standout results for global energy drink innovation. According to Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), more energy drinks were launched globally in 2015 than in any year since 2008, with the number of energy drink products launched growing […]
Whilst craft beer has taken the world by storm, today there is a new drink taking a shot at global popularity – craft spirits. Indeed, new research from Mintel reveals that spirits positioned as “craft” have so far accounted for one in seven (15%) new global spirit launches to date in 2016, up from just […]
Coffee shops, it seems no UK high-street is complete without one, and proving consumers passion for espressos, lattes and cappuccinos, new research from Mintel reveals that this year coffee shop sales are set to reach a record new high as the market tops £3 billion. Indeed, the UK coffee shop market is in rude health, […]
As Easter is celebrated on 27th March, many will be feasting on chocolate to mark the occasion. But despite the emphasis on the unhealthiness of chocolate confectionery, it seems consumers are turning to the treat as a result of its emotional benefits. Indeed, new research from Mintel reveals that over one third (38%) of chocolate eaters […]
The UK may be a nation of dieters, but it seems that many are failing to keep track of their calorie consumption. Indeed, new research from Mintel reveals that well over one third (37%) of Brits don’t know how many calories they consume on a typical day. Despite official guidelines recommending that women consume no […]
As National Pizza Days kicks off across the pond in the United States on February 9th, it seems that around the world consumers may be looking to treat themselves to a less conventional slice of the American favourite. Indeed, new research from Mintel finds that following consumer demand, the number of pizzas launched globally with a […]
Healthy lifestyles and the rise of the discounter appear to be chipping away at sales of crisps. Indeed, new research from Mintel reveals that sales of potato-based and other snacks, such as tortilla chips and popped chips, overtook sales of potato crisps in 2015. Whilst sales of potato crisps are estimated to have declined to […]
It seems that Britain’s lager segment is struggling to retain its fizz, as it faces particularly strong competition from the rising popularity of ales and bitters, whose success has been fuelled by the craft beer boom. Indeed, new research from market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that 49% of Brits drank lager in 2015, down from […]
Looking ahead to 2016, Mintel has announced six key trends set to impact global packaging markets over the next year, including implications for both consumers and brands. David Luttenberger, Global Packaging Director at Mintel, said: “There’s a parallel path between brands striving to engage consumers on a more personal level and consumers’ expectations for packaging […]
As Fi Europe swings open its doors in Paris (1st-3rd December 2015), new research unveiled by Mintel at the food ingredient event reveals that the majority of consumers in key European markets are cutting back on their consumption of sugar. Mintel research finds that more than three in five Italian (64%), Spanish (63%) and Polish […]