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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.…

Claims & 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…

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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January 10, 2025 | Report

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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November 20, 2024 | Report

Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape: Spontaneous vs. Planned Occasions

Spontaneous occasions account for 53% of all adult occasions, amounting to 192 billion mouths annually. While these occasions tend to be motivated by hunger, planned…

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November 04, 2024 | Report

Ideas in Food 2025

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…

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September 30, 2024 | Report

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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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 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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August 15, 2024 | Report

Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape: Meal vs. Snack Occasions

Utilizing Hartman Group’s proprietary Compass Eating & Drinking Occasions Database, these data-focused dashboards analyze nearly 15,000 U.S. adult…

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July 15, 2024 | Report

Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape: At-Home vs. Away-From-Home Occasions

Utilizing Hartman Group’s proprietary Compass Eating & Drinking Occasions Database, these data-focused dashboards analyze nearly 15,000 U.S. adult…

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July 01, 2024 | Report

Beyond Organic 2024: Expanding Distinctions in Food & Beverage

“Beyond Organic: Expanding Distinctions in Food & Beverage” equips readers with actionable insights to navigate where organic adds value, where…

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