Episode 53
Why are several niche and premium brands that were acquired by legacy brands just a few years ago now being sold off by these big companies? In this podcast, our analysts discuss big brands and the challenges of niche acquisitions.
The Insatiable Appetite is a podcast for people who are in the serious business of food — making it, marketing it, selling it, serving it. With each episode, The Hartman Group’s social scientists, business analysts and culinary experts give listeners more than a heaping helping of facts and insights into what’s going on with some of the hottest topics in our vibrant contemporary culture of food and beverage.
Consumers are increasingly seeking more from their snacks: On this podcast, our analysts discuss how, with its acquisition of KIND, Mars looks toward a horizon that includes both iconic sweets and healthy snacks – but can they retain KIND’s authenticity?
Why are several niche and premium brands that were acquired by legacy brands just a few years ago now being sold off by these big companies? In this podcast, our analysts discuss big brands and the challenges of niche acquisitions.
On this podcast two Hartman senior insights leaders dissect the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the food and beverage industry and discuss what will likely influence demand in the future.
Listen in as Hartman Group CEO, Laurie Demeritt, and VP of Strategic Insights, Tamara Barnett, discuss the question around product innovation and whether it should be put on pause, reduced, or amped up during this time of COVID-19.