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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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December 02, 2024 | Article

Energy, immunity and the interconnected path to wellness

This time of year, it’s easy to lose sight of self-care amidst the holiday chaos. Between the long to-do lists, shortened daylight hours, and inevitable…

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November 25, 2024 | Infographic

Elevating everyday

Premium used to carry notions of “fancy” and “foodie” — it was exclusive. And while Americans still turn to premium foods and beverages for special…

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November 20, 2024 | Report

Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape: Spontaneous vs. Planned Occasions

Spontaneous occasions account for 53% of all adult occasions, amounting to 192 billion mouths annually. While these occasions tend to be motivated by hunger, planned…

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November 20, 2024 | Article

Spontaneous vs. planned occasion insights

Picture this: you’re unpacking from your weekly grocery shop, making sure you didn’t miss anything — especially for your dinner party on Friday.…

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November 18, 2024 | White Paper

The New Beauty

44% of all consumers are actively taking steps to support beauty, and 20% of Gen Z consumers say it is one of the top 3 health benefits they are focused…

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November 11, 2024 | Infographic

Longevity: the new frontier of modern wellness

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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November 04, 2024 | Report

Ideas in Food 2025

Build a culturally-informed innovation pipeline with Ideas in Food 2025. This report unpacks 15 emerging concepts poised to become trends in the next 3-5…

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October 23, 2024 | Webinar

Key insights from “Health Benefits 2024”

For over 20 years, Hartman Group’s Health & Wellness syndicated series has tracked the evolution of American health and wellness culture: translating…

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October 21, 2024 | Infographic

More than indulgence: Inside sweet snack priorities

Maybe you’ve already broken open the Halloween candy bags like us, or you’re patiently waiting to snag a few leftovers after next week’s festivities.…

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