In kitchens across the country cheddar is a refrigerator staple, but according to new research from Mintel purchase of this traditional British cheese is crumbling. Indeed, in the three months to July 2015 82% of UK consumers had bought cheddar cheese, down from 87% in 2014. Just as purchase of this British favourite has fallen, […]
Looking ahead to 2016, Mintel’s Global Food and Drink Analyst Jenny Zegler discusses the top food and drink trends set to impact global markets, including implications for both consumers and brands in the year ahead. Alternatives Everywhere “Veggie burgers and non-dairy milks have escaped the realm of substitutes primarily for people with dietary concerns and […]
While alcoholic drinks remain a core part of many adults’ food and drink repertoires, new research from Mintel reveals almost one in five (17%) British drinkers expect to reduce their consumption over the next year, with saving money being the number one reason for cutting back. Today, some 80% of British adults drink alcohol, with […]
As the US gets set to celebrate national ice cream day this Sunday, new research from Mintel reveals a shift in power in the global ice cream market, with China overtaking US as the world’s biggest ice cream market in 2014 for the first time. Between 2008 and 2014, the total market value for ice […]
With rising health awareness and concern about binge drinking driving sales of low and non-ABV beers among consumers, it seems counter-intuitive that innovation in strongly alcoholic beers should be rising. But new research from Mintel has found that almost one in four (23%) beers launched globally in 2014 and 25% in 2013 had an ABV […]
As the debate surrounding the potential dangers of sugar and how to tackle this issue continues to rage, new research from Mintel finds a significant 46% of Brits have taken at least one course of action to monitor or reduce their sugar intake in the last year. Indeed, last year in a research carried out […]
As the start of a new Chinese New Year begins, it seems a gastronomic celebration is in order as Chinese reigns as the nation’s favourite World cuisine in both Britain’s homes and ethnic restaurants. New research from Mintel reveals that almost four in five (78%) Brits have eaten Chinese food at home in the past […]
As autumn draws in, many will be turning to comfort food to overcome the cold outside, but it seems fewer Brits have a hunger for cheese on toast. Indeed, new research from Mintel reveals that over the past two years there has been a 7 percentage point drop in the share of cheese buyers enjoying […]
As World Vegetarian Day is recognised (October 1st) around the globe, it seems that more products than ever are showcasing vegetarian credentials. Indeed, new research from Mintel has found that 12% of global food and drink products launched in 2013 carried a vegetarian claim, up from 6% in 2009. Further to this, 2% of global […]
As The Great British Bake Off begins another series, many amateur bakers across the nation will be donning their aprons in anticipation. However new research from Mintel reveals that the number of Brits baking in the home is falling. Whilst over five in six (85%) UK adults baked at home in 2013, this figure has […]