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New in the library, September 2017

Author: CIM FDA

The following newly published Mintel reports are available from the CIM library. You can access these reports in the library, or CIM Knowledge Services can supply up to 5% of a Mintel report to CIM members. There is a small fee of £6 plus VAT for this service.

Attitudes towards Ready Meals and Ready-to-Cook Foods - UK - June 2017

“That over half of ready meal/ready-to-cook eaters/buyers opt to cook from scratch more when money is tight leaves the sector vulnerable given that mounting inflation is expected to put pressure on disposable household incomes. However, premium products should benefit from people choosing these as a money-saving alternative to eating out, although regular innovation is needed to keep shoppers engaged” says; Alice Baker; Mintel Research Analyst.

This Report discusses the following key topics:

  • Regular innovation could help premium varieties to succeed even as incomes come under pressure.
  • Scope for expansion in healthier ready meals.
  • Ethical claims offer promising means to stand out.

Soft Drinks Review - UK - June 2017

“The major focus of the soft drinks market in recent years has been on sugar reduction, in response to consumer concerns about sugar and more recently in preparation for the introduction of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy. Sugar is not the only health factor influencing the market though, with a decline in alcohol consumption boosting the relevance of soft drinks as an alternative to alcohol” says; Richard Caines, Senior Food & Drink Analyst.

This report will cover the following areas:

  • Scope for range development along with more prompts in the on-trade.
  • Importance of different aspects of soft drinks varies by occasion.
  • Soft drinks need a clear taste difference to justify a premium price.

Pizzas - UK - July 2017

“Currently, the main focus in the chilled pizza market is on increasing the range of premium options, while frozen pizza brands are trying to more closely replicate the takeaway experience. Other ways to increase the frequency of eating pizza include catering more for lunch and snacking occasions, and expanding beyond the traditional Italian-originating approach to the dish. A greater variety of bases, sauces and toppings, including those influenced by world cuisines, all offer scope for NPD” says; Richard Caines, Senior Food & Drink Analyst.

This report will cover the following areas:

  • Scope for brands and retailers to expand occasions for eating pizza.
  • All-natural and premium ingredients offer scope to boost frozen pizza.
  • Room in market to expand beyond the traditional approach to pizza.

Tea and Other Hot Drinks - UK - July 2017

 “Although black tea is still drunk by the vast majority of people, competition from other tea types, as well as coffee and soft drinks, has chipped away at its role as Britons’ go-to day-to-day drink. Indulgent flavours could help to sidestep younger consumers’ dislike of the bitterness of black tea, while highlighting their sugar-free credentials could allow flavoured teas to foster a role as an alternative to sugary drinks” says; Anita Winther, Research Analyst. 

This Report discusses the following key topics:

  • Dessert flavours and functional benefits could entice the young to tea. 
  • Fostering new usage occasions for tea as alternative to sugary drinks and with savoury pairings.
  • Alternative sugars and wider uses warrant attention for hot chocolate and malted drinks.

Breakfast Cereals - UK - August 2017

“Fragmented eating habits have added to the woes of RTE cereals, with many cereal eaters skipping breakfast or snacking instead. Offering branded sweet snacks suited to eating on the go other than the well-established cereal bars would allow companies to better capitalise on consumer snacking tendencies while also appealing to the time-pressed” says; Alice Baker, Mintel Research Analyst.

This report examines the following issues:

  • Extension of portable formats needed to respond to fragmented breakfast eating patterns
  • Healthy children’s cereals with appealing packaging could help to win back lapsed users.
  • Daily intake labelling would make high-fibre claims more tangible.

Pet Food - UK - August 2017

“The cat and dog food market has benefited from the humanisation of pets, with owners becoming more conscious of the quality of food that they feed their pets. However, pet obesity rates in the UK are rising; brands that look to emphasise the diet-friendly credentials of food should find favour in an increasingly health-conscious society” says; Alyson Parkes, Mintel Research Analyst.

This Report looks at the following areas:

  • Low concern around pet obesity despite rising rates.
  • Transparency over ingredients used in pet food is important.
  • Chilled pet food can tap into demand for naturalness.