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 […]
The annual nutrition expert trends forecast is in – what fad diets are hot? What’s out? Which foods top the list? What are consumers eating? According to a survey of more than 500 Registered Dietitians conducted by the nutrition trade magazine, Today’s Dietitian, and a leading food, health and wellness public relations agency, Pollock Communications, […]
Marmite has lost its position as Britain’s favourite branded toast-topper to Rowse Honey as the UK’s love-hate relationship with the savoury spread took a turn for the worse. Sales of Marmite dipped 5% in terms of value and 1.2% in volume while sales of Rowse Honey soared nearly 18% in value and 21% in volume […]
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 […]
Dogs set to enjoy ‘season’s eatings’ as owners give them a taste of Christmas. With the celebration season around the corner, a survey from super-premium pet brand Fish4Dogs has revealed that Christmas Dinner is definitely on the menu for the pooches in our lives. As well as receiving cards, presents and special treats, many pampered […]
At the starting line of the biggest gastronomic pleasure season of the year, Growing Naturals, makers of allergen-friendly rice and pea protein, are proclaiming both good and bad news: significant holiday weight gain is a myth, but for those already overweight (Body Mass Index 25-29%) and obese (BMI + 30%), holiday binging will adversely affect […]
Americans consume on average over 1.5 billion pounds of peanut butter and peanut products annually, however for mal-nourished children in Africa, peanut butter is a ready-to-use therapeutic food that’s saving lives. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXaXBRlzXrA Featured in the December issue of Food Nutrition & Science, Project Peanut Butter, a non-profit organization, works with children ages one-to-three years old […]
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 […]