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June 01, 2022 | Report

Modern Approaches to Eating 2022

“Modern Approaches to Eating” explores in-depth the spectrum of eating approaches that consumers pursue today, along with the attitudes, needs and…

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March 18, 2022 | Report

Organic 2022: Then, Now, Next

“Organic 2022: Then, Now, Next” – a continuation of Hartman Group’s long-running syndicated research on the organic market – explores the transformation…

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March 14, 2022 | Report

Eating Occasions Dashboards 2021

This special report explores the context, needs and behaviors associated with eating and drinking occasions. Utilizing Hartman Group’s proprietary Compass…

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January 04, 2022 | Report

At the Dining Table 2021: American Meals and Cooking

“At the Dining Table 2021: American Meals and Cooking” takes stock of where two years of a national pandemic have left U.S. consumers amidst influences…

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September 30, 2021 | Report

Sustainability 2021: Environment and Society in Focus

“Sustainability 2021: Environment and Society in Focus”, part of Hartman Group’s foundational Sustainability syndicated study series, updates long-standing…

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July 01, 2021 | Report

Health & Wellness Across the Globe

“Health & Wellness Across the Globe” report extends Hartman Group’s Health and Wellness expertise to provide in-depth analysis and thought-provoking…

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June 30, 2021 | Report

Brand 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…

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March 30, 2021 | Report

Health & Wellness: Reimagining Well-being Amid COVID-19

 “Health & Wellness 2021: Reimagining Well-being Amid COVID-19” updates Hartman’s perspective on the American health and wellness landscape…

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January 11, 2021 | Report

Eating Occasions Dashboards 2020

Utilizing Hartman Group’s proprietary Compass Eating & Drinking Occasions Database, “Eating Occasions Dashboards 2020 ” explores American trends…

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