With the lifestyles of many consumers in Britain in flux over the past five years, Mintel’s annual British Lifestyles report reveals the legacy of the economic downturn. When asked about how their spending habits have changed over the past five years, some
Products with quick and convenient cleaning options are outpacing the rest, according to Mintel research on the household surface cleaners market. Overall the market has been quite stagnant, only growing 2% from 2007 to 2012 but more than half (57%) of respondents say
Young Americans and those with children like to spice things up in the kitchen, according to new research from Mintel on the ethnic foods market. Some nine in 10 adults aged 25-to-34-years-old say they prepared ethnic food at home in the
Department stores are flourishing in China despite increasing competition from other formats and channels, according to new research from Mintel. Reflecting the increased wealth of Chinese consumers, and the increased disposable income this has brought with it, Mintel’s research reveals
According to new research from Mintel Beauty & Personal Care on the dry shampoo market, a shower is no longer necessary when it’s time to suds up your hair. In fact, Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD) found in 2008, dry
According to the latest research by Mintel on attitudes about the economy, consumers in the US are not looking at the future through rose-colored glasses. Indeed, almost three in four (72%) US consumers think younger generations will have a more difficult
It’s a growing concern worldwide and latest research about green lifestyles from Mintel reveals there is growing interest and favorable conditions for ‘green’ behavior in Brazil, and for products that meet these requirements. Indeed, revealing consumer sentiment on the issue, 73% of Brazilian
A new report into the food colours market combining market expertise from Mintel and Leatherhead Food Research reveals, for the first time in 2011, the value of natural colours has overtaken that of artificial/synthetic colours globally. In 2011, global sales of
Mintel, a leading global supplier of consumer, product and media intelligence, continues to expand its global team with the appointment of Hannah Roberts as new VP global insight for Mintel’s premium beauty and personal care service. Roberts joins the beauty
The sugar and gum market in Brazil has broken the R$10bn barrier for the first time,, according to new research from Mintel. It valued the Brazilian confectionery market at R$10.2bn in 2011, up from R$8.2bn in 2007 and estimates it to
Elderly Chinese consumers (respondents aged 50 and up) in China are feeling underappreciated by retailers and marketers, according to new research by Mintel. With Asian retailers inparticular expecting a bump in sales due to fast-approaching Chinese New Year, this key
Mintel has launched Mintel Futures – a new approach to trend forecasting enabling a longer term, strategic outlook. Stemming from a set of six key trends, Mintel said it has identified the biggest areas of opportunity – defined as those with
Craft and craft-style beers are defying recessionary trends with an impressive upward trajectory in the US, according to new research by Mintel. It found sales of craft beer nearly doubled between 2007 and 2012 — increasing from $5.7bn in 2007
High protein foods are one of the most sought after nutritional choices among American consumers to meet a variety of needs, from balancing diet, building muscle and weight loss, according to research by Mintel. It found introductions of foods and drinks
Economic forecaster, The Economist Intelligence Unit, has teamed up with Mintel, the consumer market expert, to predict key trends for the future of different FMCG categories in emerging markets and the UK and USA. The findings are revealed in the paper,
Online retailing is the ultimate shopping channel for American men when it comes to beauty, according to new Mintel research. Indeed, the ease and convenience features of shopping online appeal to 60% of men aged 18-34 who buy beauty products
US consumers are feeling more confident about spending their discretionary dollars on dining out, according to new research by Mintel, which has identified four trends set to impact the restaurant industry in 2013. “Through extensive research and intelligence culled from
Sales of smoking cessation products in the US are projected to increase 3% from 2011-12, reaching $1bn and they are expected to continue growth through 2017 reaching $1.2bn in sales, according to new research from Mintel. Emily Krol, health and
Sales of alternative fuel vehicles in the US have increased 73% in 2012, according to the latest research from Mintel. It found nearly 440,000 hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electrics sold this year to date. The rapid sales growth in hybrid
Local beer brands account for 19 out of every 20 beers sold in Brazil but there is an appetite for more premium products, according to new research from Mintel. It found that while volumes of standard beer decreased by 2%
Mintel’s latest report into the jeans market in the US, reveals consumers can never have too many pairs. More than three in 10 American adults say they own between four and six pairs of jeans. Meanwhile 19% own seven to nine
India’s love of chocolate is booming, according to the latest research by Mintel into the Indian chocolate confectionery market. Indeed, when it comes to chocolate, India is the fastest growing market globally, posting the largest increase in volume sales with 21% growth
Retail sales of pets and related supplies and services have produced consistent gains from 2007-12, despite a turbulent US economy, new research from Mintel reveals. Its latest report estimates the US pet market is worth more than $49bn in 2012, up
Sales of meat-free and free-from foods are set to top £1bn during 2013, according to new research from Mintel. Proving it is not a fad, the meat-free and free-from foods market in the UK has experienced robust growth since 2007,
Perceptions of the fragrance market as a female-only category in China are starting to change, according to new research from Mintel. It found the men’s fragrance market is beginning to make a splash, showing 20% growth from 2008 to 2011.
