Global food and beverage trends for 2024

17-Jan-2024 - Which three trends will permanently change the global food and beverage industry in the coming years? In the new trend report, Mintel predicts that by 2024, companies will help consumers live longer, healthier lives, balance health and pleasure, and take advantage of the new conveniences of ...

How can we put sustainable development at the heart of innovation in a context of inflationary crisis?

15-Sep-2023 - Rising prices could dissuade French consumers from buying products with sustainability-related marketing claims. In the short term, food and beverage brands need to focus on the aspects of sustainability that consumers associate with saving money. In the long term, brands can inform consumers ...

What Consumers Want in Coffee

03-Aug-2023 - In times of inflationary pressure, consumers’ might turn their backs on coffee shops and opt for both value and premium formats. A rise in usage of instant coffee and mixes provide money-saving value options for consumers, but are posing a threat to coffee shops, as people visit them less often ...

The use of sweet flavors: three ways for French food brands to innovate

20-Jun-2023 - In France, innovation in the search for new sweet flavors has reached a plateau. While the last two years have seen the emergence of a number of new sweet tastes, the number of product launches with sweet flavors has remained the same - dominated mainly by chocolate. Food brands may be looking to ...

The future of salty snacks in Southeast Asia

16-Jun-2023 - Salty snacks became a source of ‘comfort food’ for many consumers during the pandemic. As a result, brands have innovated with new formats and flavours in the category over the past few years. From Oh So Healthy Osh Pops! Sour Cream Popped Corn Chips in the Philippines and Wise Cottage Fries ...

Nearly 4 in 10 US consumers closely or occasionally follow a sober curious lifestyle

71% of sober curious consumers worry about the long-term health effects of alcohol consumption

16-Jun-2023 - The ‘sober curious’ lifestyle is inching into the mainstream as, according to new Mintel research, nearly four in 10 US consumers closely (22%) or occasionally (16%) follow a sober curious lifestyle. With 41% of Americas agreeing that no-alcohol months are a fun challenge, and 52% agreeing ...

How brands can expand the maternal milk market in APAC

24-May-2023 - The maternal diet exerts a profound influence on fetal development and the overall well-being of the child. Milk and milk products are invaluable sources of essential nutrients that contribute significantly to fetal growth. Maternal milk acts as a comprehensive nutritional source, supplying ...

How ecommerce is changing the spices market in India

11-May-2023 - India is a country with a rich history of spices, seasonings, and seasoning mixes. From turmeric to cumin, black cardamom to mustard seeds, India is famous for its diverse and flavorful spices. Traditionally, consumers in India have purchased these products in unpackaged formats, but recent ...

Trending ingredients: Ginseng

03-May-2023 - Mintel experts track the trending ingredients and new product launches, spotlight the trends affecting the market and its future growth. In this episode, we’re looking at the vitality supportingredient – Ginseng. This is a precious medicinal herb that is widely known for its immune-boosting, ...

Packaged spices and seasonings are gaining traction in India

Younger Millennials are a key consumer target

18-Apr-2023 - The spice market in India is dominated by the unorganized sector, with 56% of Indians stating that they currently purchase unpackaged single spices and 44% purchasing unpackaged masala mixes, according to new research from Mintel*. However, factors such as convenience, competitive pricing and ...