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The Hartman Group's research and insights have been cited and highlighted in many forms of media. Below is a select list of The Hartman Group in the news.

2009-06-15

The Future of Retail

Private Label Buyer

2009-06-10

Consumers' Definition of Convenience Varies

Convenience Store News

2009-06-08

Q&A: Hartman Research Says Retailers Adding Convenience Food Better Check Consumer Definition

BNET

2009-06-08

Future of Foodservice? Go Local—and Global

Food Product Design

2009-06-04

Organic sector increasingly dependent on imports: USDA

Food Navigator

2009-06-01

Working at Obesity

Sustainable Industries

2009-05-05

Consumer Give More Gift Cards but with Fewer Bucks Aboard

BNET

2009-05-05

Economy tarnishes gift cards

The Providence Journal

2009-05-01

Recipe-Ready Baking Nuts in New Earth-Friendly Sustainable Packaging

BusinessWire

2009-04-30

USDA puts organics in the spotlight

Food Navigator

2009-04-30

'I Shop, Therefore I Rule:' Tracking The Empowered Shopper

MediaPost

2009-04-29

SSE09: Health Conditions Impact Healthy Eating Decision

Food Product Design

2009-04-23

Reuse Today Program Helps Retailers Show Green Commitment

PR-USA.net

2009-04-22

The Truth About Organic Foods

Redbook

2009-04-22

US: Consumers look for personal benefits in green products

Just-Food

2009-04-21

Gift cards offer a way ahead for retailers

The Wise Marketer

2009-04-20

New Human Study Reinforces Antioxidant Benefits of Tart Cherries

PR Newswire

2009-04-20

State, National Leaders Promote Gardening

Supermarket News

2009-04-17

Commentary: Food in Hard Times

Seattle Post-Globe

2009-04-16

Compostable SunChips bags part of green packaging trend

USA Today

2009-04-15

Outlook for green industries, jobs is upbeat

Bellingham Herald

2009-04-15

Gift cards a bright spot for retailers

RetailCustomerExperience.com

2009-04-14

Gift Cards a Bright Spot for Some Retailers, Restaurants

Progressive Grocer

2009-04-14

Organic trade-offs

Food Business News

2009-04-13

REPORT: CLOSED-LOOP GIFT CARDS GAIN, DESPITE ECONOMY

Paybefore.com

2009-04-12

Good News for Gift Cards

Gourmet Retailer

2009-04-08

Consumer Insight on Convenience Foods

Food Product Design

2009-04-07

Ethnic foods heeding private label and organic opportunities

Food Navigator

2009-04-06

Study: Even in the Recession, Consumers Want to “Buy Sustainable”

Public News Service

2009-04-03

Hartman Group webinar to focus on building a better restaurant brand

QSR Web

2009-04-01

Natural fit

Grocery Headquarters

2009-04

Worth Going Organic

Guideposts

2009-04

A Little Something Extra

http://www.restaurantbiz.com/

2009-03-31

Product Labels: Missed Marketing Opportunity

MediaPost

2009-03-30

Hartman Group and GfK Custom Research North America Partner to Launch Future Buy Shopper Innovation Study

AjaxWorld Magazine

2009-03-03

It’s Organic, but Does That Mean It’s Safer?

The New York Times

2009-03-02

Shades of Green

Art Business News

2009-03-02

Consumers seek value over price: Survey

Food Navigator

2009-03

R&D TRENDS: Update on Healthful Ingredients

Nutra Solutions

2009-02-26

Retailers Spotlight Good-For-You Foods

Gourmet Retailer

2009-02-24

Recyclable Packaging Ranks Highest With Consumers

Brandweek

2009-02-04

COVER: What is sustainability?

Fast Casual Magazine

2009-02-04

Have you changed your dining habits?

Fast Casual Magazine

2009-02-01

What Consumers Really Think About Green

Gourmet Retailer

2009-02

Finding Comfort in the Familiar

Food Technology

2009-01-31

U.S. FARMERS FEAR DEMAND HURT BY PEANUT BUTTER SCARE

Planeta Azul

2009-01-29

Sustainability Report Examines Consumer Responsibility

Food Product Design

2009-01-27

Unified Wine & Grape Symposium open for business

The Sacramento Bee

2009-01-27

Sustainability is not yet a household term, says Hartman Group

Food Navigator

2009-01-26

Wellness on a Budget

Supermarket News

2009-01-26

Green Products are the 'Sweet Spot' for Spending During Downtown: Report

GreenBiz.com

2009-01-26

What Is This Thing Called Sustainability?

Matter Network

2009-01-15

Consultancy Claims ‘Overly Medicalized’ Foods To Lose To ‘Playful, Aspirational’ Ones

VendingMarketWatch News

2009-01-13

The nature of sustainability

QSR Web

2009-01-12

Consumers likely to move away from ‘medicalized’ foods, predicts report

Nutraingredients-usa.com

2009-01-12

What 2008 Brought to Quick-Serve

QSR Magazine

2009-01-09

The food product ‘hall of fame and shame’

Food Navigator

2009-01-08

Food Trends for 2009

Reuters

2009-01-07

Kellogg Company: Treat Yourself to Better Nutrition

TradingMarkets.com

2009-01-07

Countdown to better health

Chicago Tribune

2009-01

The New Super Segments

Food Technology

2009-01

Surviving and Thriving in Tough Times

Specialty Food Magazine

2009-01

Nutrition Bars Fill a Role

Nutraceuticals World

2008-12-26

'Eat local' movement takes root

Associated Press

2008-12-13

Holding fast to a mission, even now

Crain's New York Business

2008-12-10

Earth-friendly gift ideas for a green Christmas

Forbes

2008-12-03

Boomer Attitudes Impacting Age-Related Marketing

Natural Products Insider

2008-12-01

Shopper Culture: Reimagining convenience foods

Progressive Grocer

2008-12-01

The Growing Role of Local Food Markets

All Business

2008-12-01

Will Marketside make its mark?

San Diego Business Journal

2008-12

Flat Lining Organics

QSR Magazine

2008-11-26

Gift Cards Ring Up Hidden Pitfalls

The Street

2008-11-17

Organic Leader to Set the Record Straight

QSR Magazine

2008-11-10

Little Luxuries

Supermarket News

2008-11-07

Trader Joe's Remarkable Journey

Private Label Buyer

2008-11-06

The Many Faces of Organic 2008

Natural Products Marketplace

2008-11-03

Celebrating Cheese

Supermarket News

2008-11

Blue oceans, green future

Seafood Business

2008-11

The Problem With Green Retailers

Fast Company

2008-11

Nutraceutical consumer trends

Nutraceuticals World

2008-11

Surveys suggest shifts in gift-card sales

Chain Store Age

2008-10-31

Budgets Squeezed, Some Families Bypass Organics

The New York Times

2008-10-29

As holiday budgets tighten, gift cards remain popular

CreditCards.com

2008-10-28

'Locally grown' food sounds great, but what does it mean?

USA Today

2008-10-28

SSW08: Consumer Trends in Personal Care Market

Inside Cosmeceuticals

2008-10-20

Saving the Holidays

Supermarket News

2008-10-20

PLBuyer: Choose Your Categories Wisely

Retail Wire

2008-10-16

US: Consumer insight vital as demand for organic slows - study

just-food.com

2008-10-10

Choose Your Categories Wisely

Private Label Buyer

2008-10-07

Aisle7(TM) Brings Everyday Food Magazine Recipes for Healthy, Great-Tasting Meals to Grocery Retailers Nationwide

MarketWatch

2008-10-07

Ahead of the Bell: Safeway earnings seen rising

Forbes

2008-10-06

Analysts warn of coming gift card malaise

DMNews

2008-10-02

Baby boomers taking charge of eating habits

Philadelphia Daily News

2008-10

Buy Organic* (Some Restrictions And Limitations Apply)

The Chicago Reporter

2008-10

Prices, recalls affect consumer attitudes

Food and Beverage Packaging

2008-09-30

And Then There Was the Food

The New York Times

2008-09-29

Gift-Card Blues

Barron's

2008-09-22

Report: Even Gift Cards Get The Blues

Marketing Daily

2008-09-22

Packing a Punch

Supermarket News

2008-09-09

Consumers Get Personal With Gift Cards

Gourmet Retailer

2008-09-07

Memorex Push Attempts To Fast-Forward Image

Brandweek

2008-09-05

Ingredients defined: Campbell introduces new soups with wordier labels

Australian Food News

2008-09-04

Gift Card Buyers Seek a Personal Touch

Brandweek

2008-09-03

Campbell Soup Company Keeps It Clean and Simple for Consumers with New Line of Select Harvest(TM) Soups

The Earth Times

2008-09-01

Upper Crust

Supermarket News

2008-09

Fast-tracking with FIBER-FUL GRAINS

Prepared Foods

2008-09

CONSUMERS AND OPERATORS AGREE: SUSTAINABILITY IS A TREND that's here to stay.

Restaurant Business

2008-08-30

Program assists hotels with 'Green' Initiatives.

4 Hoteliers

2008-08-27

U.S. consumers may pass on convenience and organic foods

Reuters

2008-08-25

Some Americans realizing the benefits of organic food

Daily Vidette at Illinois State University

2008-08-25

Ebb Tide

Supermarket News

2008-08-19

Organic food sales feel the bite from sluggish economy

USA TODAY

2008-08-15

Skyrocketing sales of organic products lose momentum

Capital Press Agriculture News

2008-08-10

Seattle a hotbed for new drinks, though few companies make it

The Seattle Times

2008-08-07

Sustainability And the Wellness Culture Drive Natural Personal Care

Inside Cosmeceuticals

2008-08-05

Claiming Attention: What consumers are really thinking when they view claims on food packaging

Food Business News

2008-08-02

Whole Foods Looks for a Fresh Image in Lean Times

The New York Times

2008-08

Sustainability is Here to Stay

QSR Magazine

2008-07-30

Organic market shows signs of a slowdown

Food Navigator USA

2008-07-28

Local food: Elitist, or transformative?

The Ithaca Journal

2008-07-25

Organic Market Growth Slowing

Natural Products Insider

2008-07-24

Signs Show Possible Bump in Road for Organics Sales: Hartman Study

Progressive Grocer

2008-07-22

A Locally Grown Diet With Fuss but No Muss

The New York Times

2008-07-19

New food options can save wallet, waistline

The Arizona Republic

2008-07-17

The Green Bottom Line: This Time It’s Personal

CSRWire

2008-07-15

Claims on children's food mislead, says study

Food Navigator USA

2008-07-07

Branding snacks as a Target opportunity

Retailing Today

2008-07-02

Starbucks Plans to Close 600 Stores as Sales Slide

PBS, Jim Leher Newshour

2008-07

Consumers frustrated by product labels

Brand Packaging

2008-06-28

Companies try to cash in on green trend, but should consumers buy it?

The Seattle Times

2008-06-25

Global coffee giant runs out of steam

New Zealand Herald

2008-06-25

Consumer attitudes to sustainability under microscope

Cosmetics Design

2008-06-25

Value of sustainability to be studied as emissions cuts rewarded

Food Production Daily

2008-06-24

Health and wellness as preventive medicine

Food Business News

2008-06-22

Starbucks Loses Its Sparkle

The Observer

2008-06-06

Lettuce Shop Locally

Investor's Business Daily

2008-06-01

Food safety controversy continues

Food and Beverage Packaging

2008-06

Agave's Sweet Spot

Time Magazine

2008-05-26

Fresh fruit tops list of organic purchases

Agriculture Digest

2008-05-23

Hartman Group Forms Division Dedicated to 'Re-imagined Retail'

Progressive Grocer

2008-05-22

Made in Canada guidelines to be tightened

Food Navigator USA

2008-05-20

Are organics running out of gas?

Project: Green Industry

2008-05-19

When consumers shop, ‘fresh’ sells

The Packer

2008-05-12

Organic Stores Hurt By Rising Food Prices

Newsweek

2008-05-09

Enough Bloom for Organics?

Refresh blog

2008-05-07

Canadian labeling system undermines competitiveness

Nutra Ingredients USA

2008-05-05

Consumers Seek Healthier Hydration

Supermarket News

2008-05-02

Six Stress-Free Ways To Save at the Spa

PR Newswire

2008-05

Green Pastures: A former model runs her family’s organic farm

Black Enterprise

2008-05

The Life Lines of Women

Nutraceuticals World

2008-05

Selling sustainability: supermarkets need to develop a clear message that connects with consumers without being preachy

Grocery Headquarters

2008-04-28

STEAKING CLAIMS

Supermarket News

2008-04-23

The high price of going 'organic'

CNNMoney.com

2008-04-19

Battle of the bulge: Loyalty cards stuff wallets, but do they build brand loyalty?

Chicago Daily Herald

2008-04-18

The Top 10 Functional Food Trends in America

Newswise Medical News

2008-04-18

Sticker Shock in the Organic Aisles

The New York Times

2008-04-16

Studying the Intersection of Politics and Pantry

The New York Times

2008-04-16

Modern milks increasingly cater to health concerns

The Seattle Times

2008-04-15

Good reasons to support local farmers

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

2008-04-06

Support local farmers and deserving eateries

Albany Times Union

2008-04-02

Consumers Pay More Attention To Food Labels; Most Favor Country Of Origin Labels

VendingMarketWatch News

2008-03-31

Well Cultured

Supermarket News

2008-03-31

Hartman Group's Tinderbox Dampens Tesco's Heat

Natural Business News

2008-03-28

Food safety worries makes consumers label-savvy

Food Navigator USA

2008-03-25

Wellness Lifestyle Insights 2007: Emerging Trends to Shape the Future Marketplace

Noticias Infobolsa (Spain)

2008-03-19

Starbucks going back to grinding beans

USA TODAY

2008-03-19

Boomers To Thank For Trends To Help Mind And Body

The Tampa Tribune

2008-03-17

COEX ’08: COEX attendees discuss sustainability, supplier relationships

Nation's Restaurant News

2008-03-14

Labeling on the agenda for Codex

Food Navigator USA

2008-03-10

Economic challenges dominate discourse at COEX conference

Nation's Restaurant News

2008-03-10

'Local' Trend Bodes Well for Supermarkets

Supermarket News

2008-03-05

Greed In the Name Of Green

Washington Post

2008-03-05

Consumers Buying Local

Natural Products Insider

2008-03-04

Eating better, feeling younger

Chicago Tribune

2008-03-03

The Wellness Imperative

Supermarket News

2008-03-03

Health-conscious consumers put higher demands on food ingredients

Drug Store News

2008-03-01

Consumer Pulse: Language Barrier

Chain Leader

2008-03-01

Fruit Punch: Antioxidant-rich superfruits give the supplement aisle a fighting chance

Supermarket News

2008-02-28

'Local' food: quality and freshness more important than proximity?

Food Navigator USA

2008-02-25

Upstream Battle

Supermarket News

2008-02-19

A case study: Tesco's Fresh & Easy

The Gourmet Retailer

2008-02-19

The Obesity Challenge

Food Business News

2008-02-15

Whole Grain Stamp Now in Canada and in Restaurants

The Gourmet Retailer

2008-02-11

Hartman outlines supplement trends for 2008

Nutra Ingredients USA

2008-02-09

Green roses and chocolate? Celebrating an earth-friendly Valentine's Day.

The Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul)

2008-02-08

Organic industry must keep ideals, say Tilth speakers

Capital Press Agriculture News

2008-02-06

Whole grain stamp adapted for Canadian market

Nutra Ingredients USA

2008-02-06

1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) and Fair Trade Certified(TM) Guarantee a 'Green' Valentine's Day

CNNMoney.com

2008-02

Asian Americanization: Balancing authenticity with spice

New Products Online

2008-02

Snackfood and Wholesale Bakery

2008-01-31

Starbucks to Close Stores and End Sandwich Sales

The New York Times

2008-01-28

Cool Change

Supermarket News

2008-01-18

How consumers see functional foods

Nutra Ingredients USA

2008-01-14

Flurry of new products touting health claims

Food Institute

2008-01-14

Flurry of new products touting health claims

Food Institute

2008-01-07

WHERE'S THE BEEF?

Supermarket News

2008-01-03

Shake, Rattle and Carol: An interview with Carol Mosely Braun about her biodynamic food company

Grist

2008-01-03

Premium tops 2008 trends list

Food Navigator USA

2008-01-03

Restaurant trends in 2007 and 2008

Burlington Free Press

2008-01-02

Survey urges brands to collaborate on eco-textiles

Ecotextile News

2008-01-01

The retail side of green

Progressive Grocer

2008-01

Fresh perspective: Consumers are rewriting the definition of quality—but theirs might not match yours.

Progressive Grocer

2007-12-21

'Shadow shoppers' out to learn what you buy and why

KOMO TV

2007-12-21

Farmers were the first environmentalists

Carroll County Times

2007-12-20

Report examines label reading priorities and obstacles

Food Navigator USA

2007-12-18

Scientists focus on habits of a prized species: the shoppers

The Seattle Times

2007-12-10

Superfruits put antioxidant muscle into juices

Drug Store News

2007-12-09

If It's Fresh and Local, Is It Always Greener?

The New York Times

2007-12-07

Hartman Group Finds Label Reading on the Rise

Progressive Grocer

2007-12

Green interests growing: black attitudes reflect increasing concern for the environment

Black Enterprise

2007-12

The Buyer Spies

Seattle Business Monthly

2007-11-29

A lot of nerves: stress runs rampant in America

Grocery Headquarters

2007-11-26

The Food Citizen: Eating local is first step toward food citizenship

The Ithica Journal

2007-11-22

The World

CEGI: The Agribusiness World Today

2007-11-15

How Danone Turns Bacteria Into Bucks

BusinessWeek

2007-11-12

Dairy Demand

Supermarket News

2007-11-05

Drug chains ideally positioned to capitalize on trends

Chain Drug Review

2007-11-04

Supermarkets go green to save money, attract customers

Courier News

2007-11-02

Ethanol Demand Puts Food Makers in a Sour Spot

Consumer Markets Insider

2007-11-01

Eco-labels popping up next to price tags

KING 5 News

2007-11

Truth in Food Production

Baker's Journal

2007-11

Nature Calls

Private Label Buyer

2007-10-31

More consumers read product labels, says report

Food Navigator USA

2007-10-25

Colds, kids and labels

Health Populi

2007-10-25

Consumers desperately seeking quality

Food Navigator USA

2007-10-18

Danone Cuts Out the Cookies

TIME Magazine

2007-10-15

Global cuisines add spice, variety to U.S. diets

Drug Store News

2007-10-15

Consumers Begin to Grasp 'Sustainability'

Wines & Vines

2007-10-15

Convenient packaging, healthier profiles drive soup sales

Drug Store News

2007-10-15

(Cover Story) Food Safety: Safety Dance

Progressive Grocer

2007-10-13

State of the Industry Dissected: The Localvore Effect

Produce Marketing Association

2007-10-10

The grocery store as health destination

Health Populi

2007-10

Chugging forward

Private Label Buyer

2007-10

The Truth About Organic Foods

Redbook Magazine

2007-10

Crystal Ball Gazing

Baker's Journal

2007-09-26

FMI Bows Sustainability Services Program

Progressive Grocer

2007-09-20

Report: U.S. Natural Products Sales Top $56.7 Billion, 9.7% Growth

Environmental News Network

2007-09-17

Consumers Regaining Trust in Fresh Food Safety

Supermarket News

2007-09-15

The Curious Majority

Progressive Grocer

2007-09-15

New, yes—but improved?

Progressive Grocer

2007-09-11

For buyers, carbon labels tap into worry on warming

Boston Globe

2007-09-07

Americans embrace ethnic foods as exotic diversions

Research Alert

2007-09-07

Eco-companies customers love

CNNMoney.com

2007-09-05

Targeting Minimalists

New Products Online

2007-09-03

Fountain of Wellness

Supermarket News

2007-09-01

Looking good

Progressive Grocer

2007-09

A Wellness State of Mind: Cover Story

Grocery Headquarters

2007-09

Consumers and Food Safety (Video)

QSR Magazine

2007-08-30

SPECIAL REPORT: Food companies scramble to stay ahead on safety

MarketWatch

2007-08-01

I'll Have the Fish Paste Sushi with the Green Tea Rice. (Business/Financial Desk)

The New York Times

2007-08-01

Foods must bridge the gap in healthy aging, nutrition experts say

Food Navigator - Europe

2007-08

Explaining a Functional Food to Your Consumer: A Glossary

Baker's Journal

2007-08

Personal Care: Natural Selection

Food & Beverage Packaging

2007-08

Don't Just Design Packaging. Stage an In-use Experience Instead! (Cover Story)

Brand Packaging

2007-08

From Exotic to Familiar

Beverage Industry Magazine

2007-08

Top 6 Consumer Insights

Food & Beverage Packaging

2007-08

Organic: the Healthy Halo (web exclusive)

Baker's Journal (www.bakersjournal.com)

2007-07/08

Snacks geta healthy boost

Candy Business

2007-06-13

ConAgra's Chief Is Moving to Revitalize Some Venerable Brands (Business/Financial Desk)

The New York Times

2007-03-28

Club Cards: Loyalty in the Bag? Not Really.

Seattle Times

2007-03-03

A Double Shot of Nostalgia for Starbucks (Business/Financial Desk)

The New York Times

2007-01-22

In Live Bacteria, Food Makers See a New Bonanza (National Desk)

The New York Times

2006-12-13

Will Trans Fats Be Coming Off Local Menus?

Seattle Times

2006-10-30

Many Food Chains Have Yet to Cut Trans Fats

Chicago Tribune

2006-08-25

Organic Foods Crowd Onto Mainstream Grocery Shelves

NPR, Morning Edition

2006-05-15

Not So Sweet on Sugar; Market Expert Says It Will Be 'Next Demonized Ingredient'

The Capital Times

2006-05-12

Wal-Mart Eyes Organic Foods, And Brand Names Get in Line

The New York Times

2006-05-08

Saving Private Labels; Saving Private Labels

Brandweek

2006-05-02

Organic Shoppers Continue to Evolve

Progressive Grocer

2006-05-01

Consumer Needs Feed Drive for Food-Pharmacy Connection

Drug Store News

2006-04-17

Aisles and Aisles of Good Times; 'Destination Shoppers' Don't Just Fill Their Carts

USAToday

2006-03-01

Whole Health Education: There's No Substitute for Knowledge When a Retailers Decides to Court the Growing Pool of Shoppers Who Are Taking Health and W

Grocery Headquarters

2006-02-13

Retailers Can Turn CPGs' Problems Into Advantage

Supermarket News

2006-02-01

The Invisible Market

Brandweek

2005-12-28

Marketing Fortified Food to Those Leery of Drugs

The New York Times

2005-12-28

Eating Your Way to Health