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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…
Value in an Environment of Uncertainty
While the staggering inflation of 2021-2022 has slowed, food prices remain high. The impacts of global trade tariffs are looming. And feelings of uncertainty…
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Fall 2021: Hope and Anxiety as Americans Return to School and the Office
The FMI-Hartman Group U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Tracker: Back to School/Back to Office report reveals that as of early August 2021, parents expect a…
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In this past pandemic-challenged year and a half, we have witnessed the extraordinary empowerment of consumers in demanding brands—both name and…
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Consumers are relying less on brands to guide their choices, and brands are searching for ways to build loyalty among increasingly discerning and fragmented…
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Prior to the pandemic, one of the biggest trends in the beverage landscape was a change in how consumers—particularly younger consumers—approach…
Learn moreTrends Spotlight: Sober Curious
This special report examines the evolving low/no-alcohol trend in consumer culture and the food and beverage market. It was researched and prepared by…
Learn moreBy the Numbers: A Sample of What’s Inside The Hartman Group’s Redefining Normal Eating Occasions Report
In spring 2020, the beginning of the pandemic saw heavy impacts on American eating habits, including the occasion context, sourcing, and preparation. Mitigation…
Learn moreA Global, Consumer-Centric View of Health & Wellness Reveals Aspects Unique to Individual Countries—But Also Similarities
Despite cultural differences around the world, consumers display many similarities in approaches and attitudes to Health & Wellness, particularly during…
Learn moreDemocratization of Health & Wellness? Consumers Look to Brands and Retailers for Help
From Cost to Retail Access, Low Socioeconomic Consumers Need Help to Create a More Inclusive and Democratized Health & Wellness Landscape. Much…
Learn moreConsumer Definition of Health & Wellness: A Global Perspective
What does health & wellness mean to consumers around the world? Our infographic depicts that “feeling good about oneself” ranks among the…
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