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Behind the scenes of “Food Sourcing in America 2025"
This webinar goes beyond surface-level findings from the report, providing a look inside our discussions with real consumers that helped inform key takeaways…
Food Sourcing in America 2025: Fragmentation and Focus
Food and beverage sourcing has grown increasingly fragmented, and retailers are battling for their slice of a seemingly shrinking pie. “Food Sourcing…
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…
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Diving back into dinner
Understanding differences in how eating behaviors shift across the day and by generational cohorts — as they did in 2024 — is key to finding new opportunities.…
Learn moreInside “Premiumization and Everyday Value(s) 2025”
This free webinar will provide a sneak peek at key insights from the report, "Premiumization and Everyday Value(s)", which uncovers the consumer perspective…
Learn moreWillpower and wellness
Love them or hate them, ‘tis the season of resolutions. Many of your customers are actively pursuing a new goal or revisiting an old one they didn’t…
Learn moreIdeas in Food 2025: Spotting what’s next in wellness
From the proliferation of GLP-1 medications to persistent scrutiny of UPFs, movements like “Make America Healthy Again” and the growing interest in…
Learn moreShifting perspectives
Over the last decade, consumers’ quality definitions have shifted to focus more on food production (such as minimal processing and sustainable production)…
Learn morePremiumization 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…
Learn moreTrends are changing, but these key themes aren’t
Taking a break from your last-minute holiday shopping to read yet another trend report? Are you struggling to see the forest through the trees? Rather…
Learn moreModel behavior: who influences health & wellness trends?
All consumers participate in health and wellness to some degree, but their specific attitudes and behaviors can vary widely. By segmenting consumers based…
Learn moreThe comparison game: Redefining premium products
How would you define “premium” frozen pizza? Is it the toppings? The packaging? Is it from a local or regional chain? Now, if you asked your neighbor…
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