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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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September 13, 2022 | Infographic

Food & Technology 2022 – Consumer Familiarity with Innovative Food Production: New Hartman Food & Technology study explores evolving consumer awareness, attitudes, usage, and drivers around a range of food-tech innovations

As part of the launch of our new study, Food & Technology 2022, our infographic highlights how consumer familiarity with and interest in innovative…

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January 09, 2023 | Report

Food & Technology 2023

“Food & Technology 2023” explores the consumer perspective on FoodTech — scientific and technological innovation in and around food. The report…

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August 30, 2022 | Infographic

FMI: Back to School report

FMI, with research by The Hartman Group, releases August “Back to School” report, the fifth edition of its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2022…

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August 23, 2022 | Infographic

Consumer vs. Restaurant: Diets, Eating Habits, and the Challenges of Eating Out

Americans love to eat out, and yet Hartman research finds that restaurant offerings present challenges to individual eating approaches and food sourcing. While…

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August 17, 2022 | Infographic

The Rules of Eating – Eating Approach Motivations, Strategies & Challenges

What eating approaches do consumers take today and what rules (if any) do they use to guide their diets? Our latest report, Modern Approaches to Eating, observes…

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August 15, 2022 | Infographic

[Slideshow] Hartman Group 2023 Syndicated Study Lineup

From Health & Wellness, Sustainability and Beverages to Gen Z/Gen Alpha – What’s Next for the Food and Beverage Industry? What’s…

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August 10, 2022 | Webinar

"Modern Approaches to Eating 2022" Report Highlights

In this informative webinar, members from Hartman Group and M Booth will share key insights, implications and recommended communications for CPG food and…

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August 02, 2022 | Infographic

Plant-Focused Eating – Insights from Our New Modern Approaches to Eating Report

Vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian? Our latest Hartman Group report Modern Approaches to Eating explores the wide range of consumer interpretations of “plant-based…

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July 25, 2022 | Article

Consumer vs. Restaurant – New Hartman Report Details the Challenges of Eating Out

Americans love to eat out, and yet our new report, Modern Approaches to Eating, details how restaurant offerings present challenges to individual…

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