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Claims and Cues 2026: Category Attribute Playbook
Claims and Cues 2026: Category Attribute Playbook will crack the code on what drives purchase today across 20+ categories. Discover how cultural change, on-pack…
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Social occasions are an underutilized opportunity in modern food culture which is frequently focused on catering to hyper-individualized functional needs.…
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Despite inflation, the need for convenience and waning resonance of the term ‘sustainability,’ consumers still care about the issues. In this webinar, take…
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Supplements are used for many health benefits, both mental and physical. Many users take them as insurance in hopes of preventing illness, boosting immunity, or…
Learn moreFunctional Food & Beverage 2020 Report Highlights
The Functional Food & Beverage 2020 Report Highlights webinar provides insights from the report on topic areas that include: functionality in context, consumer…
Learn moreCOVID-19 and New Modern Convenience
What does convenience look like when a global pandemic throws normal schedules and routines into disarray? The desire for convenience is a key trend…
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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 moreHartman Eating Occasions Compass: Powerful Database and Analytics Tool
Understanding consumer needs and behaviors through the lens of eating and drinking occasions can help uncover market opportunities. The Hartman Group’s…
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