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Meals 2026: Occasions, Needs and Constraints
Traditional meal structures are giving way to a complex balancing act between time, cost and competing needs. Meals 2026 will provide a systematic view…
The Practical Future of Food Tech
In recent years, the digital food landscape has focused largely on novelty and inspiration: helping consumers discover new products, recipes and trends.…
Live Q&A: Inside the Digital Food Culture Gap
This webinar explored how consumers want technology to fit into their everyday food experiences, with experts breaking down key behaviors, expectations, and…
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Mealtime motivations
Traditional meal structures are under pressure. As consumers balance time, cost and competing needs, they’re assembling foods and beverages from a portfolio…
Learn moreThe grocery store still matters
Our annual research in collaboration with FMI–The Food Industry Association is now live, exploring the evolving sentiment and expectations for grocery…
Learn moreThe Practical Future of Food Tech
In recent years, the digital food landscape has focused largely on novelty and inspiration: helping consumers discover new products, recipes and trends.…
Learn morePreview: 2027 syndicated report bundle
Here’s a look inside next year’s syndicated research plans:Q1 | Health and Wellness: Pressures and Priorities Today, wellness is shifting focus:…
Learn moreThe World of Health and Wellness Model: Time-tested, culture-validated
Chatter about AI is constant. (Almost) everything is being automated. New tools and technologies launch daily with the promise of solving all of your research…
Learn moreA deeper look at GLP-1 households
For the past two years, much of the conversation around GLP-1 medications has focused on the individual consumer. As appetite-suppressing drugs gain widespread…
Learn moreSnacking for optimization
Beyond pure hunger or indulgence, consumers also want snacks that help fuel productivity, maintain focus and power through the day. In fact, 36% of snacking…
Learn moreClaims & Cues 2026: Navigating Category Attributes
In a crowded signal environment, claims, ingredients and packaging cues still guide choice—but they also face rising scrutiny. Claims & Cues: Navigating…
Learn moreThe product claim paradigm: How to build trust in an environment of scrutiny
Food and beverage shoppers today face a paradox of choice. Packages are filled with signals intended to influence choice and help consumers quickly determine…
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