SPECIALTY FOOD RETAILERS
THE RETAILER VIEWPOINT:
INFLUENTIAL PRODUCT CLAIMS
Multiple answers accepted
Source: Mintel
Will Grow the Most in the Next Three Years
73%
Local*
61%
56%
Organic
36%
55%
All Natural
Sustainable
Eco-Friendly
Fair Trade
34%
24%
42%
25%
31%
18%
22%
*"Local" is defined as within
200 miles of operator
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Source: Mintel
Retailers are bullish on local products today and for the next three years, with a
majority suggesting that the trend will continue to be on the upswing. Contrary to some
supply-chain respondents, retailers are more optimistic about the future of products with
sustainable claims.
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While Latin topped the list in 2011, Mediterranean cuisine has retaken the top spot with 49
percent of specialty food retailers believing this
type of cuisine will be popular in 2013. Indian,
Thai and Vietnamese round out the top five.
Interests Consumers Most Today
G
Region
% of Retailers
Mediterranean
49
Latin, other than Mexican
28
Indian
24
Thai
22
Vietnamese
21
Mexican
20
Eastern European
18
Spanish
18
African
15
Italian
15
Caribbean
12
French
6
Japanese
5
Russian
3
Chinese
3
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EMERGING CUISINES
ALL-NATURAL
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