Mintel and the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) have collaborated to produce the tenth annual State of the Industry Report – The Market, following the first report published in May 2004. The purpose of this report is simply to show changes in the industry as a whole, and ...

“U.S. Census Bureau data show a 2.7% decline in population of children younger than five from 2008-13, signaling a shrinking market for baby food and drink. Innovative packaging and new formats that can make baby food and drink products appealing to babies longer will help counter losses in sales ...

“No longer are gift registry creators universally seeking to equip their homes with the essentials for fancy at-home entertainment, but rather are using registries to upgrade items they already have or get gift cards for use at their favorite retailers.”

– Ali Lipson, Retail Analyst

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“The arts and crafts industry has room to grow in the U.S. To increase involvement, marketers must appeal to more consumers by positioning handmade items as conducive to financial, personal, and social gain. The most likely artists and crafters are those who can either save or make money by making ...

“Consumers see online channels as a starting point for financial advice, but believe that online services lack the professionalism, expertise or authority associated with IFAs or bank-based advice services.”

– Deborah Osguthorpe, Head of UK Financial Services Research

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