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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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Food and Beverages Are Key Remedies Used to Address Current and Potential Future Health Conditions
The Hartman Group’s Health & Wellness syndicated research series has been tracking consumer attitudes, behaviors, aspirations, and challenges…
Learn moreCan Packaging Prevent Snaccidents? From Portion Control to Design to Sustainability, Packaging Is on the Consumer Radar
In snacks, taste, convenience, price, and brand are prominent, yet packaging is also an ongoing consideration.Our penchant for snacking has expanded dramatically…
Learn moreHow Have Private Brands Fared During the Pandemic?
The Hartman Group’s Food Sourcing in America report finds that private brands were already gaining traction, but the COVID-19 pandemic has created new…
Learn moreSnacking Can Be Fraught With Tension
With an array of motivations and needs, consumers inevitably are faced with tensions in their snacking as they weigh nutritional goals, specific health…
Learn moreDestination Wellness: New Challenges and Opportunities Await Food Retailers in 2021
With fully stocked shelves, safer shopping environments, and vaccines, will the goodwill and trust grocers earned in 2020 continue throughout 2021? By…
Learn moreBrand Ambition: Food and Beverage Private Brands & Beyond
“Brand Ambition: Food and Beverage Private Brands & Beyond” report examines how trends in the American cultural landscape have affected the role…
Learn moreCOVID-19’s Impact on Eating Occasions by Daypart
While consumer participation in meal and snack occasions follows an established pattern, the basic rhythm of eating and drinking occasions across the day…
Learn moreConsumers and Convenience: Reevaluating Existing Concerns and New Trade-offs Due to COVID-19
Convenience is a key consideration for consumers when it comes to food and beverage choices, but what does convenience look like when a global pandemic…
Learn moreConsumers’ Fluctuating Relationship With Price
32% of consumers report looking for items on sale / using coupons more often as a result of the COVID-19 situation.Source: The Hartman Group’s Value…
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