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Inside “Premiumization and Everyday Value(s) 2025”
This free webinar will provide a sneak peek at key insights from the report, "Premiumization and Everyday Value(s)", which uncovers the consumer perspective…
Premiumization and Everyday Value(s) 2025: Prioritization of Personal Relevance
Gone are the days when premium was solely associated with high prices and exclusivity. “Premiumization & Everyday Value(s) 2025” explores contemporary…
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44% of all consumers are actively taking steps to support beauty, and 20% of Gen Z consumers say it is one of the top 3 health benefits they are focused…
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Spontaneous vs. planned occasion insights
Picture this: you’re unpacking from your weekly grocery shop, making sure you didn’t miss anything — especially for your dinner party on Friday.…
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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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Build a culturally-informed innovation pipeline with Ideas in Food 2025. This report unpacks 15 emerging concepts poised to become trends in the next 3-5…
Learn moreKey insights from “Health Benefits 2024”
For over 20 years, Hartman Group’s Health & Wellness syndicated series has tracked the evolution of American health and wellness culture: translating…
Learn moreMore 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.…
Learn moreLessons 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…
Learn moreInflated 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.…
Learn moreNew 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…
Learn moreHealth 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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