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, […]
Contagious, in partnership with Lapiz, released a special report examining what the mainstreaming of previously two niche movements, hip-hop and food trucks, can tell us about how cultural expressions break out of humble beginnings to become pop culture powerhouses. “We aren’t looking for a formula here; there’s no equation that can be solved to predict the next small movement […]
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 […]
British independent craft beer is in high demand on the global market according to UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Yorkshire and the Humber and the Society for Independent Brewers (SIBA). UKTI, the government department that helps UK companies succeed abroad and supports overseas companies wanting to invest in Britain, has organised fully-booked ‘Meet the Buyer’ […]
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 […]
Super Bowl 50 kicked off on February 7 and, for Americans, no sports event is bigger in size or scope. Players on the field are busy preparing for the big day, but off the field, fans are turning to their phones and apps to best plan for the Super Bowl experience. To determine which apps are […]
A detailed study into the costs and calorie counts of pizzas at the UK’s main pizza chains and supermarkets has revealed that takeaway pizzerias are charging up to nine times the price for an equivalent product purchased from a supermarket or made from scratch. The investigation also highlighted the high calorie load of pizzas from […]
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 […]