THE DISRUPTION OF TECHNOLOGY
“Retailers are not being disrupted by other retailers, retailers are being disrupted by technology. More than 22 years ago, our team had the incredible…
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THE RISING POPULARITY OF FERMENTED DRINKS
MINTEL | Fermentation is currently experiencing a revival in the food and drinks industry. Not only does it add a unique, slightly acidic taste, but it’s also…
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SOUTH KOREA LAUNCHES CUP NOODLE THAT ‘CURES HANGOVERS’
MINTEL | South Korean retail chain Emart24 has launched an instant cup noodle product that claims to cure hangovers. The ‘Sokchan Ramyeon’ is a…
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HOW POPPING CANDY WENT FROM PRODUCT WITHDRAWAL TO A HIT SENSATION
MINTEL | Popping candy has come a long way since it was inadvertently developed by a food scientist in 1950’s New Jersey, who was…
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EUROPEAN CONSUMERS ARE HUNGRY FOR GELATO
MINTEL | April 3 marks the anniversary of the first ice cream sundae ever. With spring having officially sprung and ice cream parlours opening…
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CLEANER LABELS HAVE ARRIVED IN POLAND
MINTEL | Following the backlash against artificial and hard-to-pronounce ingredients, naturalness and simplicity have become key purchase motivators for a significant proportion of consumers. Confectionery…
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BRAZILIAN’S TASTE FOR MEAT SIGNALS OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SNACKING INDUSTRY
MINTEL | Throughout most of the world, increasingly busy lifestyles and the relaxation of traditional meal norms are driving an increase in snacking occasions….
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CHEW YOUR COFFEE: COFFEE ADDS FLAVOUR TO SNACK BARS
MINTEL | Coffee and tea are minor but increasingly popular ingredients in global snack bar innovation. Their rise is driven by both the variety…
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