Mintel

Feb- 2025 -

24 February

Is clubbing dead for Gen-Z?

Clubbing as we know it might be going the way of disco in the UK due to the majority of its participants – young people aged between 18 and 30 – going out less than they did a year ago, or so says a new study conducted by Obsurvant on…

Sep- 2024 -

27 September

Analysis

Why experiential hospitality is gaining popularity

Trends are beginning to point towards this: people are no longer content with simply dining out or grabbing drinks at their favourite local spot. In today’s world, experiences are king. From competitive socialising bars to immersive event spaces and quirky food halls, the modern consumer is searching for something that…

Aug- 2023 -

29 August

Features

Is competitive socialising replacing the traditional pub?

“The gaming element is a great leveller and way of bringing groups together, whatever the occasion. It’s fast paced, engaging and a great way to create memories together which we hope will last long after our guests have left us,” says Juliette Keyte, marketing director, Red Engine. Research this month…

21 August

Pubs and Bars

Gen Zs prefer entertainment games over pub visits, Mintel finds

New research from Mintel has found that people in Generation Z prefer competitive social entertainment games like axe throwing or table football over pub visits. The latest research shows that almost two thirds (64%) of Gen Zs have played a social entertainment game in the last month, compared with three…

Nov- 2020 -

20 November

Food and Drink

Consumer spending set to fall by 14.9%

Total UK consumer spending is expected to fall by 14.9% to £183.6bn this year in light of Covid-19-induced lockdowns, according to new research from Mintel. The spending drop is equivalent to £6,600 per household, with the biggest decreases occurring in transport (£55.1bn), foodservices (£44.3bn) and holiday industries (£40.7bn). Consumer spending…

Sep- 2020 -

29 September

Food and Drink

Harwood Arms becomes first Michelin star site to offer vegan meat

The Harwood Arms has partnered with plant-based meat company THIS to become the UK’s first Michelin star restaurant to offer vegan meat on its menu. The menu at the London gastropub will now feature the “meat-free Glamorgan scotch egg”, using THIS plant-based bacon to “mimic the taste, texture and appearance”…

Jul- 2019 -

22 July

Cafes and Coffee Shops

Rise in veganism boosts sales at Caffe Concerto

Caffe Concerto has said a rise in veganism has helped boost sales for the cafe brand. The group said it has seen a year of “excellent” sales through its newly developed vegan product range and added that these trends represent the “telltale signs” of an even more markedly vegan-friendly 2020.…

Mar- 2019 -

11 March

Advice

Is your business allergy aware?

Statistics show a steep rise in the number of people suffering with allergies across the UK. According to Mintel 44% of British adults now suffer from at least one allergy, with one in 100 people being diagnosed as coeliac. Since December 2014, the law changed and means a business can…

Jan- 2019 -

25 January

Opinion

Catering equipment trends to look out for in 2019

Sustainability is fast becoming an issue for the kitchens of today, whether it be in energy, water, food waste and FOG (fats oils and grease) management. Consumers and businesses are increasingly aware of what goes into our food and how the processes we use to make it has an impact…

18 January

Opinion

Closing time? How pubs and bars can fight back in 2019

The UK hospitality industry has witnessed a similar trajectory to the high street, with many pubs and bars struggling to make ends meet and remain profitable. According to the Office of National Statistics, 25% of pubs have closed since 2001 and the number of pubs has fallen from 52,500 in…