Topic “Mintel” — Exporter Magazine

An ageing workforce, more men shopping for the family, and whether to cater to obesity or counter it are some of the food trends likely to affect decision-making in the food industry in 2011, according to FoodNavigator.com. Seasonal and chocolate box sales are projected to increase by 12.9% between 2010 and 2015, growing to an estimated GBP4.1 billion (NZD$8.65 billion) by 2015, according to Confectionery News, citing a Mintel report. Despite a massive increase in recent years, new research from Mintel suggests that energy drinks and shots may be struggling to find new customers in the US, according to BeverageDaily.com .