Ice-cream and lolly sales soared by as much as fourfold in the first two weeks of July as the summer weather reached its peak, leaving some shops and suppliers short of stock. The revival was a welcome boost for an under-pressure industry hit by a dismal 2012 as well as a long-term sales decline. Last […]
As the warm weather continues, consumers across the nation are flocking in droves to pubs and restaurants to enjoy the sun. But while consumers may be visiting pubs more while the sun shines, new research from Mintel reveals that they may not be aware of exactly how much alcohol they are consuming. When shown a […]
With the wait over and a new Royal arrival in our midst, the world now debates what the Royal baby will eat, wear, consume and play with. To celebrate, Mintel presents a portrait of the food market for Britain’s babies and their parents today – giving insight into some of the food segments William and […]
According to Snack Foods 2013, a new Market Update from business intelligence company Key Note, the snack foods industry grew by 8.3% in 2012. This was due to growing demand for premium products and the introduction of new flavours by manufacturers. Not only are snacks popular, but they are convenient and suitable for consumers’ day-to-day […]
Summer is quickly approaching, and according to Alpine Freezer — distributors of the frozen yogurt machine Alpine 360 — this warm season is likely to reveal interesting trends in frozen desserts among American consumers. The company explains that while frozen yogurt — especially in terms of self-serve options — has remained a popular option among […]
Kids across the nation are rejoicing now that school is out for the summer, but this recess means kids and their parents must adjust to a new routine of longer days, later wake-up times and less structure during the day. More than half of parents (52%) find it challenging to keep their kids on a […]
Eating prunes is officially beneficial for digestive health confirms the EU Commission in a final authorisation ruling. Prunes are now the only natural, whole and dried fruit to achieve an authorised health claim in the EU following a six-year application process by the California Prune Board. With eight out of ten adults in the UK […]
While the Victoria Sponge, Lemon Drizzle and Battenberg have long had a place in the nation’s hearts, recent years have seen consumers turning to baking, eating and creating cakes of the smaller variety. Indeed, highlighting our love for the miniature, new research from Mintel finds that, volume sales of small cakes (139 million kilograms in […]
A new cocktail craze is bringing the art of mixology to new levels and has inspired a rise in rum consumption. For the first time since the 1960s, rum has overtaken vodka as the most consumed spirit according to supermarket and drinks firms. Supermarkets such as Tesco report that the rising popularity of the mojito […]
New research from Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food processing and packaging company, forecasts that flavored milk consumption will grow at more than double the rate of white milk globally between 2012 and 2015. Consumers are increasingly turning to tasty, nutritious and conveniently packaged flavored milk as an alternative to other beverages, creating opportunities for […]