http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfPa9hcE1tY Coca‑Cola has unveiled a unique piece of artwork, Power of Optimism, on London’s Southbank. The one-day installation – which will be situated at Observation Point – has been designed and built by British artist David Boultbee to celebrate how the nation has spread positivity and optimism on social media throughout January, typically characterised as […]
China has become the world’s biggest red wine consuming nation reveals new data published in the run up to the Vinexpo Asia-Pacific wine and spirits exhibition to be held in Hong Kong on May 27-29 this year. The disclosure knocks France and Italy – previous leaders – into second and third places for the consumption […]
When it comes to coffee it seems only the best will do, as new research from Mintel finds a growing number of Brits looking to recreate café-quality coffee within the comfort of their own home. In a report looking at the market for small kitchen appliances sales of hot beverage makers (mainly coffee makers) are […]
Costa has been named the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop for its fourth consecutive year after industry experts Allegra published their annual Project Cafe13 UK report for 2013. 48% of consumers named Costa as their favourite coffee shop, a figure that has increased by almost 10% on last year’s result. Jason Cotta, Managing Director Costa UK […]
A first-of-its-kind exploration of social data conducted by the National “got milk?” Milk Mustache Campaign in conjunction with social media analytics firm Crimson Hexagon has found that many Americans are skipping breakfast in the morning, and that the foods that they eat and tweet about may be missing the mark when it comes to balanced […]
Post EU regulations, improved tastes and textures and increased consumer buy in and demand, stevia has been quietly gaining traction with consumers – and alongside that, usurping the traditional pecking order of more established sweeteners. A new report from Mintel and Leatherhead Food Research highlights the opportunity for such plant-based sweeteners. Indeed, while the value […]
As a new year begins and consumers return to work, many will be looking for an energy kick. But according to new research from Mintel, nearly six in 10 Americans (59%) who are current energy drink or shot users say they worry about the safety of energy drinks and energy shots. However, despite allegations of […]
As a new year begins and the thoughts of many Brits turn to the tricky problem of how to alleviate the excesses of the festive season, new research from Mintel reveals we are a nation of dieters, with a massive 55% of Brits – equating to 29 million – having tried to lose weight in […]
getWaiter!, the smartphone app which makes it easier for diners to call their waiter, has found that more of us would sooner opt for stress-free over stressful this year. More people will eat out for their main Christmas meal, with favourite menu choices being the traditional Turkey dinner, Indian cuisine and steak. As it takes […]
Whether it’s the 5:2, High Protein or Dukan, the must have diet seems to change every season. But while low carbohydrate diets may have peaked around 2004, according to new research from Mintel, it seems they may be experiencing a resurgence in Europe. Indeed, Mintel’s research reveals new food and drink product launches with low […]