According to Biscuits & Cakes 2014, a new Market Update from market intelligence provider Key Note, the combined value of biscuit and cakes at retail in the UK rose by 3.6% between 2012 and 2013. This growth is impressive given the rising popularity of baking from home. The trend for home baking can primarily be […]
As consumers around the country cracked open their Easter eggs and bunnies over the Easter break, latest research by Mintel on the chocolate confectionery market in the UK shows that nearly one in six (16%) Brits, equating to around eight million people, eat chocolate every day, and a similar number (17%) do so four to […]
The number of doctor visits due to regularity and digestive issues by Americans has grown considerably in the last 20 years, contributing to an increase in health care costs. Part of the solution may be as simple as getting more fiber in our daily diets. A new health economic study shows a potential health care […]
Children who help to prepare their own meals eat significantly more vegetables than those who are not involved in cooking, a Nestlé study published in the journal Appetite suggests. The research, carried out by the Nestlé Research Center in Lausanne, compared what children chose to eat when they helped cook their own meal with what […]
According to Confectionery 2014, a new Market Update from market intelligence provider Key Note, the UK confectionery market grew by 4.1% in 2013. This is an encouraging outlook considering the threats, demands and constraints of inflation, innovation and imitation currently affecting the UK marketplace. Despite the onset of a gradual economic recovery, high prices, particularly […]
The No Kid Hungry campaign challenged America’s leaders to connect 1 million more low-income children in this nation to school breakfast over the next two years. Currently, just over half of our nation’s kids who need a free or reduced-price breakfast are getting one. “Eating a healthy breakfast dramatically changes kids’ lives,” said Academy Award-winning […]
Nutritionist have revealed a number of surprising facts about some of the most common beverages. According to a recent report very few people know what exactly is contained in what they drink. The truth is the drinking culture isn’t going away anytime soon and although people have different preferences when it comes to beverages, the […]
As obesity amongst younger people spreads, compulsory cooking lessons are back on the menu in the UK for pupils from September 2014. The news may represent a timely recipe for the health of the younger generation, as latest research from Mintel reveals just 30% of those aged 16-24 feel confident in the kitchen, compared to […]
Research by Costa has revealed that over a third of dating Brits are ditching the traditional bar meet-ups with potential love interests. In fact, according to the research revealed today, over a fifth (21%) of Brits believe the best place to bag Mr or Mrs Right is a coffee shop and over a third (36%) […]
Key Note’s 2014 Market Update, Fruit Juices, Energy & Juice Drinks, analyses the UK market for juice drinks, energy drinks and fruit juices. All three subsectors are extremely popular, with vast product ranges catering to almost every taste and budget. Energy drinks are particularly resilient, displaying outstanding growth in recent years despite a challenging economic […]