A third of US beer drinkers are drinking craft beers produced in the US in favour of imported products, according to the latest research from Mintel. It found only a modest percentage of beer drinkers (13%) say they prefer domestic
Credit card issuers in the US are working harder than ever to retain existing customers and attract new ones, according to Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides direct marketing intelligence. Credit card mailings are up dramatically from this time a
Friends, the internet and television advertisements are sources of product information for children aged six to 11 in the US, according to new research from Mintel. But the research company also finds almost half of kids (48%) still learn about new
Mintel has predicted worldwide consumer packaged goods (CPG) trends set to make an impact in 2011. “These annual predictions represent continuations of current big-picture trends, rather than major changes in the marketplace and what companies are doing,” said Lynn Dornblaser,
Consumer demand for sustainable food and drink continues to grow in the US and suppliers are meeting the need, according to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD), which has tracked more than 13,000 new sustainable food and drink products since
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has come under fire in the US, resulting in a proposed name change to corn sugar. While it’s unclear what effects this possible name change will have, consumers are continually concerned about the controversial food
Japanese women are expected to live just over 86 years, topping the world’s longevity ratings for the 25th consecutive year and, according to Mintel Beauty Innovation, they are going to continue to look good as they get older. Mintel’s Global
Whole grain products are taking off in the US as consumers seek out affordable better-for-you food amidst constant obesity concerns, according to recent research from Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD). It found more than 3,700 products were launched since
Sales at fast, casual restaurants in the US have increased by 30% to $23bn in the last four years, according to a recent Mintel foodservice report. Restaurants in this market claim to combine the quality of family casual dining with
Energy drinks/shots manufacturers are having difficulties attracting new customers in the US, despite a 136% increase in sales from 2005 to 2009, according to new research from Mintel. Three quarters (74%) of those surveyed say they don’t consume energy drinks/shots
Mintel lifted the lid on the latest food and drink trends at The Institute of Food Technologists’ (IFT) annual event in Chicago last month. Hosting the Global New Products Pavilion, Mintel showcased innovative lines while its new product experts, Lynn
Consumers might be willing to act on their dissatisfaction with banks and look for alternatives to their traditional accounts, according to a new report published by Mintel, the research company. In Mintel’s recent survey, 19% of respondents overall stated they
American restaurants and food service outlets serving up convenience are poised to do well in this post-recession economy, according to a new report from Mintel. The study suggests that although value has become the mantra of many contemporary diners, convenience still
