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Video highlights from Meals 2026: From Structure to Flexibility
Meals remain central to daily life, but they are no longer fixed events built around traditional formats. Meals 2026: From Structure to Flexibility explores…
Meals 2026: From Structure to Flexibility
Traditional meal structures are giving way to a complex balancing act between time, cost and competing needs. Meals 2026 provides a systematic view of…
Gen X as Influencer: The Untapped Potential of a Forgotten Generation
Gen X as Influencer: The Untapped Potential of a Forgotten Generation explores what makes Gen X unique, how their formative experiences have shaped their…
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Guilty pleasures: The balance between indulgence and wellness
The summer months bring many opportunities to treat ourselves: backyard cookouts; frozen novelties; celebrations with friends. For many consumers, a healthy…
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Consumers are leveling up their beverage choices — and their expectations. Nearly half of all consumers consider health-related attributes like simple…
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In today’s marketplace, it’s downright silly to think that any food or beverage choice is shaped by demographics alone. By now, you’ve…
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We know the drill: you’ve got a pressing question that needs answering, and you’re on the hunt for just the right insights to confidently inform…
Learn moreReliance 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…
Learn moreCreatures of convenience: understanding foundational foodservice needs
Restaurants are undeniably ingrained in the American consumer’s life. In fact, our new report, Reliance on Restaurants: An American Eating Occasions…
Learn moreChanging the narrative on sustainability fatigue
Is “sustainability” starting to feel like a four-letter word around your organization? If it’s been a struggle to maintain momentum on…
Learn moreCelebrating responsibly…healthily…and tastily
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…
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