UK: INCREASE IN VALUE OF READY MEALS MARKET

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The market for chilled ready meals in the UK grew by 23% during 1999, to a value of GB[pound] 700mn. Particular strength was seen in the ethnic foods sector, which comprised over 66% of sales. The popularity of Indian, Italian and Oriental foods is thought to indicate a receptivity to other ethnic variations such as South American and Mexican Tex-Mex foods. The overall growth of the market reflects the growing demand for quick and easily-prepared meals.

Statistics

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UK: TOILETRIES, HOT DRINKS AND READY MEALS

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The new Mintel report on British Lifestyles 2000 shows the increasing popularity of men's toiletries, hot drinks and ready meals. The sale of male toiletries increased by 79%. One in nine men and women between 15 and 24 found ready meals necessary. Tea and coffee retail went up by 5%, while soft drinks went down by 4%. According to the survey it is caused by an increasing number of coffee bars and a higher amount of women drinking tea and coffee in pubs.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Beverages, Beverage Manufacturing, Toilet preparations, Men's Toiletries, Brief Article

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UK: READY-MEAL SECTOR GROWTH WILL CONTINUE

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As long as products are regarded as a healthy alternative to a conventional meal, the market for home-meal replacement will increase threefold over the next four years, to reach GB[pound] 600mn, according to Mintel's research. Growth could be even higher, due to the rising number of women in employment, higher disposable income and the growth in single-person households. Mintel notes that Asda is market leader in the home meal replacement sector, with Tesco and Sainsbury some way behind. As to the popularity of different types of meal this year, Indian foods are dominant with a 40% though declining share, followed by Pizzas with 15%. Chinese food has slightly increased its share by 6% to 10%.

Forecasts and trends, Mintel International Group Ltd.

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