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Forward Thinking: Mint Condition

Mint remains a staple in toothpaste and chewing gum as well as a seasonal favorite. This article reviews the current status of mint in the marketplace.

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Editor's Note: Mint’s New Story

Though having a history rooted in Greek mythology, mint was only recognized as a distinct species in the late 17th century and later became popular in flavored and fragranced products.

'Climate change will have a dramatic impact on interpersonal relationships as consumers realize the fragility of the planet,' Mintel notes. Indeed, 2023 has been a year of unprecedented climate events, capped off with reports that 2023 could be the hottest year on record.

Decoding Mintel's 2024 Trends

Trust, connection, value and uncertainty are at the heart of Mintel's newly released 2024 global consumer trend report.

Mintel Menu Insights Adds Non-commercial Foodservice Menus

Menus from hotels, colleges, universities, assisted living and senior centers, and convenience stores added to the Menu Insights database.

Trends in Mint, Part 2: Applications

The power of newness

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Mint: The Free E-Book

Despite its cooling effects, mint is hot and getting hotter. But why? This free e-book, sponsored by Callisons, explains.

Mintel's Flavour Landscape Engine (FLE) utilizes three algorithms said to pinpoint flavor trends relevant to each user's market.

Mintel Introduces Flavourscape AI Platform

The platform is designed to offer insight into flavor markets and categories to identify formulation opportunities.

Consumers are also concerned about energy costs, which will lead them and retailers to increase their support for long-life, shelf-stable products that reduce the need for refrigeration or freezing.

Mintel: Global Food & Drink Trends 2024

Minimally processed food and drink that increases fruit and vegetable intake will win over consumers.

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The Mint Condition in Oral Care

Much of the innovation in the area came in the way of active ingredients outside of the flavor, and flavor innovation itself was limited. More recently, however, it looks like the landscape is changing.

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Trends in Mint, Part 1: Ingredients

Shortage of crop: India reported a good crop in 2011, but it does seem that the volume of material that came to market was a little less than expected. Perhaps the world demand has also been underestimated.

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Editor's Note: Mint: Sweet, Pungent & Cool

The power of menthol is used to mask off notes of functional ingredients in oral care products and even develop a sense of confidence; as well as aid in digestion and even create indulgent flavor profiles when paired with other ingredients like chocolate, citrus or tea.

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Progress in Essential Oils: Thymol-rich Thymus vulgaris oils – Part 1

A derivative of thyme oil, thymol contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, among others. Part 1 discusses the various constituents of thymol-rich thyme oils.

Mattucci is set to share insight on the current and upcoming trends in the flavor industry.

Meet Flavorcon 2021 Speaker: Mintel's Stephanie Mattucci

Mattucci is set to share insight on the current and upcoming trends in the flavor industry.

Cherry and Mint Flavors Popular in Confectionery Category

According to Innova’s market research, cherry is one of the five most popular fruit flavors for confectionery.

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Raw Material of the Week: Mint Piperita EO Boulder SX 960067

Firmenich has launched a mint ingredient, which can be applied to not only beverage applications, but also in blends with fruit or coconut hints.

Mintel Predicts Trends for Consumer Packaged Goods

Themes include reduction of some ingredients, defining natural and blurring category expectations

Oral Care Flavor Trends: Mint, Herbs and Fruit

Fresh, bright and clean. Around the globe, that’s what people want from oral care products—a fresh-feeling mouth, clean teeth and pleasant breath.

According to Mintel research, nearly four in ten U.S. consumers report closely or occasionally following the sober curious lifestyle, with adherence concentrated among young, urban, high-income consumers.

Mintel Breaks Down the Rise in Alcohol Alternatives

Mintel research shows consumers are increasingly reevaluating their relationship with alcohol and replacing those drinks with new beverages.

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