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Mintel sheds light on candy’s ‘next normal’ and what it means for new product launches

Marcia Mogelonsky, of Mintel, recently discussed the impact of COVID-19 on shopping behaviors during a Candy Industry webinar.

Crystal Lindell

August 31, 2020

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According to Mintel’s latest research, 55 percent of U.S. adults over 18 are still limiting the time they spend in store.

Specialty food sales reached $158.4B in 2019

Cheese, meat and baked goods among the categories seeing the highest sales.

July 6, 2020

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The SFA and Mintel recently released the 2020-2021 Edition of The State of the Specialty Food Industry report, which explores the market and where it is going based on sales data from the past three calendar years.

Looking to 2030: Should we be hopeful about what’s to come in food?

How will the food industry evolve over the next 10 years? And will consumers really start to care about health and sustainability?

Crystal Lindell

December 18, 2019

There are plenty of rosy predictions about what’s to come in the next decade, but Editor Crystal Lindell is not quite as convinced.

Nearly 80 percent of holiday shoppers to spend the same or more this year, Mintel says

Dads expected to spend more money for the holidays this year.

December 17, 2018

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Americans are planning to dole out more on gifts this year than in years past, according to new research from Mintel.

Mintel: Bite-sized formats, premiumization drive growth in U.S. chocolate market

Chewy candy leading growth in non-chocolate category.

October 29, 2018

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U.S. consumers are sweet on bite-sized and fun-sized chocolate formats, according to new research from Mintel.

Mintel: Americans embracing ready-to-eat popcorn

Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32 percent in the last five years to reach an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017, with RTE growing 118 percent between 2012-17 to reach $1.1 billion.

Crystal Lindell

August 29, 2018

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Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32 percent in the last five years to reach an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017, with RTE growing 118 percent between 2012-17 to reach $1.1 billion.

New Mintel Report: Snacking gone wild, I mean healthy!

Report shows consumers are willing to pay for snacks made with high quality ingredients.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 27, 2016

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A new Mintel study confirms that snacking today is nearly ubiquitous.

Report: Consumers turn to chocolate for emotional benefits

For some chocolate consumers, the emotional benefits of chocolate outweigh health concerns.

Abigail Watt

March 23, 2016

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According to Mintel data, chocolate confections may be a treat in more ways than one.

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IFT gives attendees a glimpse into the future of food trends

Ingredient companies show off the trendiest ingredients, like matcha, pea protein and fiber.

Crystal Lindell

July 15, 2015

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The Institute of Food Technologists show is a weird place to grab a bite to eat.

Candy companies take note: More consumers looking to online reviews for everyday items

Mintel report shows how shoppers are looking to social media and website reviews before making even small purchases these days.

Crystal Lindell

June 3, 2015

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A new Mintel flagship report American Lifestyles 2015, a comprehensive look at American consumerism, shows that 69 percent of Americans look to the internet for advice and opinions on goods and services before purchasing.

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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