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Ask the experts: What defines contemporary food quality?

In this virtual live discussion, Shelley Balanko and Melissa Abbott explored the evolving concept of premium in today’s market. Gone are the days when…

Culture and Consumer Resilience: A Case for Empathy

Our culture is more complex and nuanced than ever, and it’s no wonder that business leaders go to great lengths to participate in culture while simultaneously…

Health Benefits 2024: From Energy to Immunity

Today’s consumers are keenly aware of the links between diet and overall well-being. They are also increasingly interested in functional foods, beverages…

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October 21, 2024 | Infographic

More than indulgence: Inside sweet snack priorities

Maybe you’ve already broken open the Halloween candy bags like us, or you’re patiently waiting to snag a few leftovers after next week’s festivities.…

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October 14, 2024 | Article

Lessons from the luxury fruit market: Redefining premium

Luxury fruit may finally be cracking into the U.S. market. From Cherimoyas to Royal Riviera pears, a recent article in Modern Farmer credits America’s…

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October 07, 2024 | Infographic

Inflated food prices: A holiday hangup

Concern with rising food prices is more persistent and acutely experienced than with other goods and services — and that’s old news at this point.…

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October 01, 2024 | Article

New report published: “Health Benefits 2024”

“I always feel like I can be doing more. So, I'm always willing to try new things, and I am always looking for that next product that's really going…

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September 23, 2024 | Report

Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape: Restaurant-Sourced vs. Non-Restaurant-Sourced Occasions

Leveraging our proprietary Compass Eating & Drinking Occasions Database, this report distills nearly 15,000 U.S. adult eating and drinking occasions…

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September 23, 2024 | Article

Restaurant-sourced vs. non-restaurant-sourced occasion insights

Restaurant-sourced foods and beverages are often seen as a special occasion or indulgence: 22% of these occasions are motivated by a desire for “food…

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September 18, 2024 | Report

Organic Category Reports

Based on our full syndicated report, Beyond Organic 2024: Expanding Distinctions in Food & Beverage, an Organic Category Report will help you fine-tune…

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September 18, 2024 | Article

Beyond Organic 2024: Your category in focus

Whether shopping organic or conventional, consumers have long prioritized distinctions of freshness and simplicity—but how they express these values…

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September 16, 2024 | Infographic

The beauty benefit: more than skin-deep

Healthy skin, nails and hair are no longer seen as mere vanity metrics: they’re visible indicators of internal health. In fact, our latest research finds…

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