Consumers’ values and priorities are undergoing significant transformation, impacting all aspects of their lives from eating and drinking, to their health, homes and shopping choices. Historically trends have been influenced by business, however, consumers themselves are now shaping the trends that will impact both in the year ahead and in the longer-term. For businesses, it […]
Coffee in foodservice Greater consumer awareness of premium coffee from the West is causing a shift in consumer demand in Southeast Asia. Instant coffee mixes in retail stores and local coffee in coffee shops remain popular. However, the wider availability of different types of coffee brought in by the expansion of international and local cafés […]
Simon Rogan is a British chef who has gained two Michelin stars at his flagship Cumbrian restaurant, L’Enclume, where he farms and forages all kinds of unusual ingredients. He shares his philosophy centred on farm-to-fork eating at ‘Chef Simon Rogan in Conversation – Fortnum & Mason in London’, trying to answer the challenging question “What can be done in […]
Following Mintel’s London Bitesize Briefing on the changing face of grocery retailing, Nick Carroll, Senior Retail Analyst, and Jack Duckett, Senior Consumer Lifestyles Analyst, answer a selection of questions posed by the audience. How do categories that traditionally struggle online such as groceries and red meat overcome the consumer need to see and feel the product? Nick […]
Sour flavors are closely associated with sugar confectionery and beverages such as kombucha or drinking vinegar, but brewers are increasingly experimenting with sweet and tart beer. While the number of launches of sour-flavored beers remain relatively small globally, they are on the rise. Sour beers are appealing to those with adventurous flavor preferences, but the […]
Collagen is the protein that makes up around 75% of human skin and is key to its structure and elasticity. As people reach adulthood, collagen production in the body gradually declines, which is why collagen fillers have today become a common feature in the cosmetic industry. While collagen is widely known as an important factor […]