Consumer trends researcher Mintel, Chicago, predicts new flavors will make an appearance in the U.S. marketplace in 2010, as well as some familiar ones...reinvented.

What will the breakthrough new products of next year be? Most likely something recognizable...with a twist.

With an expanding ethnic population calling the United States "home," a new report from Chicago researcher Mintel shows sales of ethnic foods have climbed steadily since 2004.

MolliCoolz Shakers, made with tiny ice cream beads, hit thousands of stores this year, but overall, new food and beverage product launches are down along with the economy.

Surveying Americans about their health, Mintel, Chicago, says people's perceptions strongly contradict national statistics about obesity, illness and wellness.

Although most Americans still consume too much sodium each day, more than half (52 percent) told Mintel, Chicago, that they are paying more attention to the issue.

Just in time for summer, Mintel International, Chicago, released new survey insights about consumer ice cream preferences.

Despite increased interest in healthy dining and restaurant nutrition labeling, consumers just aren't biting when it comes to new healthy menu items.

New product tracker Mintel International, Chicago, says there are fewer new retail products as processors cope with a changing economy.

Consumers' new home-centric behaviors are creating new opportunities for consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers, according to Krista Faron, senior analyst for Mintel International Group LLC, Chicago.