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Modern macronutrients: A strategic guide to ingredient opportunities
The way consumers think about nutrition labels is changing fast. In our latest white paper, we explore how shifting health priorities, diverse cultural…
Behind-the-scenes of “Health & Wellness 2025”
Vitality and longevity have emerged as twin objectives in today’s wellness culture. As average lifespans increase and wellness ideals evolve, the focus…
Health & Wellness 2025: The Interplay of Vitality and Longevity
As wellness takes on an increasingly diverse meaning, consumers seek more than just immediate benefits: they aspire for better quality of life for a longer…
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Reliance on Restaurants: An American Eating Occasions Perspective
Utilizing Hartman Group’s proprietary Compass Eating & Drinking Occasions Database, this report takes an in-depth look into restaurant occasions…
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Restaurants are undeniably ingrained in the American consumer’s life. In fact, our new report, Reliance on Restaurants: An American Eating Occasions…
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Is “sustainability” starting to feel like a four-letter word around your organization? If it’s been a struggle to maintain momentum on…
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One of our most jam-packed and nuanced studies to date, it offers a deep dive into consumer perceptions around 12 different beverage categories, the complex…
Learn moreModern Beverage Culture 2023
“Modern Beverage Culture 2023” study explores how consumers engage with today’s rich beverage landscape, including cultural context, attitudes, behaviors…
Learn moreZero-sugar rush: the duality of sweetened beverages
The adverse health impacts of added sugar have been making headlines for decades, and consumers continue to grow increasingly sophisticated in their understanding…
Learn morePast plastic: what constitutes sustainable packaging?
We know consumers want less plastic and non-recyclable packaging, but how do they feel about alternative options? Do they prefer glass? TetraPak? Compostable…
Learn moreOne question, many answers: how a Knowledge Discovery can springboard your innovation
Trends emerge and evolve at lightning speed in today’s culture — and your product offerings must be nimble enough to follow suit. But how often…
Learn morePouring a cup of competition
Consumers expect more from their beverages than ever before: in 2018, 62% said that beverages play a very important role in their overall health and wellness.…
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