Three food and drink trends to watch out for in 2023 The food and drink industry has already experienced huge changes from the impacts of the conflict in Ukraine, to the cost of living crisis. In this blog, we ... Read More
You Heard It Here First: Cell-Based Meat Mintel has been at the forefront of predicting the consumer and market trends that matter most, calling them early and accurately. The ‘You Heard It Here First’ series ... Read More
The Mince-tel Pie Tasting Awards 2022: a tale of sugar, spice highs, and cost of living price lows What makes the ultimate supermarket mince pie? Shortcrust pastry which is soft, buttery and devoid of tonsil-tickling, floury dryness? Perhaps it’s mincemeat that resonates with warm spice, rather ... Read More
Cost of living: helping consumers waste less and save more In late September, Sainsbury’s, a leading UK supermarket, created a pop-up called “Sainsfreeze” to highlight how hard-pressed consumers can freeze more food than they realise to help them ... Read More
Ice cream: Current and future trends While the pandemic showcased the importance of maintaining a healthy diet, it also validated an indulgent relationship with food. In the UK, almost half of consumers say it’s ... Read More
Infographic: Indians' Snacking Habits by the Numbers The cocooned lifestyles during the pandemic have resulted in an increased snacking frequency throughout the day. This infographic explores how Indian consumers' snacking needs and preferences have changed, ... Read More
3 ways for world cuisine food products to increase their appeal to consumers More than six in ten world cuisine eaters consider themselves adventurous in trying new world cuisine foods, showing a great potential for home-focused world cuisine formats to thrive. ... Read More
INSEAD and Mintel GNPD research explore the disconnect between food product claims and consumer preferences Renowned global business school INSEAD (Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires) recently published a research paper exploring the mismatch between marketers’ use of health claims on food products and ... Read More
Tradition dominates the festive food market but modern approaches are gaining popularity With consumers gearing up to go back to pre-COVID-19 times, the packaged food and drink industry is eyeing a stronger festive season compared to the last two years. As ... Read More
3 strategies for pet food brands to help owners navigate sustainability Consumers are increasingly concerned about packaging waste, and are changing their behavior accordingly. While pet owners are keen to buy pet food in sustainable packaging, they need help ... Read More
[WATCH] Trending ingredient to watch: Lemon Lemon is a plant of the genus Rutaceae citrus with yellow oval-shaped fruits, it is a common citrus fruit in our life. Among new launches in Mintel Global New ... Read More
[WATCH] INNOVATION TV: EXPERT INSIGHTS ON NEW FOOD AND DRINK PRODUCTS (SPRING 2022) Welcome to the newest episode of Innovation TV! Directors of Innovation & Insight, Lynn Dornblaser and David Jago discuss new and innovative products from around the world, share ... Read More