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Happy Year of the Horse! 🧧🐎 🧨 🔴 May your path be steady and your days be full of good fortune.

Join Mintel expert Emma Schofield in this free webinar on 17 Feb: Closing the Loop: Circular Food Innovation in Practice - explore the transformative power of circular economy principles in food product design. Learn more: bit.ly/4qwlBzr

Mintel was at #CES2026 last week! CEO Matthew Nelson spoke at Insights Lighthouse about how "Everyone Wants to Predict the Future." How are you thinking about using predictive analytics not just to anticipate the future, but to actively shape it?

One of our favorite January traditions? Seeing our experts in the annual New York Times article predicting food trends for the year to come! 🤩 Check out the links below to learn more! 📰 nyti.ms/4ju2K60 🟨 🔗 bit.ly/48EJBJH

Here's to a year of smarter signals, sharper focus, and winning innovations - may 2026 be a year of clarity, momentum, and growth ✨ Happy New Year!

Looking ahead, the best predictions are about joy, kindness, and curiosity. Wishing you a season full of all three and more. ✨ From our team to yours, happy holidays! 💛

Mintel has been recognized as one of the GRIT Top 50 Most Innovative Suppliers by Greenbook! This recognition is really a celebration of our clients. Your ambition, challenges, and partnership motivate us to deliver insights that make a difference. Thank you for trusting us.

Is fiber poised to surpass protein as a top nutrient? Fiber is increasingly sought after and has significant potential as an ingredient, yet average consumption remains below recommended levels. @FoodInsight, @mintelnews, @MayoClinic ➡️ Learn more here: hubs.li/Q03VvS7q0

Jenny Zegler, director of Food and Drink for Mintel, joins the podcast this time around to dig into the details of three predictions that @mintelnews has made for 2026 for the food and beverage industry. Listen to the podcast here: foodprocessing.com/podcasts/podca…

We had the honor of hosting the #TMRE Keynote Panel this year. The topic? 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗘𝗿𝗮. Industry leaders shared their incredible expertise and thoughts on the future of insights, and how AI and human intelligence are reshaping our industry. #TMRE2025

🥒 Love ’em or hate ’em, pickles are EVERYWHERE 🥒 Pickles and pickled-flavored items have been popping up on shelves in the last few months. Mintel expert Melanie Bartelme is in this Ad Age piece about the pickle craze and how brands are responding. bit.ly/47BJ3nf

Come visit Mintel at Booth SP01 during CMPL Connect Delhi 2025 and discover what’s shaping the future of consumer goods.

Meet Mintel India at CHCI Chandigarh on 13 Nov! Unlock trend-led skincare insights and grab your delegate-exclusive Mintel report. See you there?

👻 🎃 Halloween candy sales are booming in the US, but the trends suggest that Americans are feeling divided, strapped and in need of a (mild) surprise or two. Mintel experts spoke with The New York Times about what may be driving those trends. nyti.ms/4hAOvvp

In a world run by algorithms, it’s clear — we’re losing something essential: moments of affection, kindness, and play! Thank you @mintelnews for this insightful webinar. Here are the trends reshaping how brands, leaders, and creators are responding: -Anti-Algorithm Mindset We’re becoming more fluid with life stages — questioning automation and the loss of emotion in efficiency. The real challenge: How do we maintain kindness in a data-driven world? -LLM-Driven Boundaries AI and large language models are helping us map predictions and behaviors, but over-optimization can blind us to joy. Algorithms don’t register wins — only metrics. The opportunity lies in pushing boundaries, not just perfecting convenience. -Co-Creation as the New Community Innovation is no longer about control. It’s about experimenting together — discovering what’s truly valuable through collaboration and curiosity. -Playfulness & Pleasure People want to be surprised and delighted. “Make it mine.” “Enjoyment everywhere.” “Flexible everywhere.” We’re entering the era of guided choice and emotional design — where flexibility meets fun. -The ‘New Young’ An active lifestyle isn’t about age — it’s a mindset. Acting, moving, and engaging are redefining what it means to feel alive. -The Messiness of Human Existence Brands must “meet the moment” — embracing contradiction, blending senses, and leaning into real, human experiences. One line stood out: “Prove what you did today for the business world.” Not through automation — but through connection, creativity, and care! lnkd.in/emD5TKV7

📱 🗣️ Ever wish you could message our Predictions experts directly to hear more from them? Well. You can't... 🤣 But we have a solution - our free 2026 Global Predictions WEBINARS! 📌 Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4oIkuMH

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📢 食品開発展（Hi Japan）2025｜10/15～17 初日には海外から来日したアナリストが、「腸から始まるウェルネス革命：美・健康・スポーツの未来」と題した講演を予定。（講演言語：英語／逐次日本語通訳あり／事前予約不要） 👉 詳細はこちら: bit.ly/47XRaun

📢 Mintel will be at Hi Japan 2025! Discover the latest global health & nutrition trends at our booth, with hands-on demos of our product development tools. We look forward to seeing you! bit.ly/47XRaun

Anuga is officially underway, and Mintel is there! ⭐ Join us at the world's leading food and drink show - you can find the team at our booth or on center stage in the Anuga Trend Zone! 👇 🔗 bit.ly/46ecNpC