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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…
Value in an Environment of Uncertainty
While the staggering inflation of 2021-2022 has slowed, food prices remain high. The impacts of global trade tariffs are looming. And feelings of uncertainty…
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Future of Food: Erosion of Meal Rituals
From our ACT Nashville Future of Food event, Hartman Group SVP Shelley Balanko Ph.D. presents on the erosion of meal rituals and how changes in eating…
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From our ACT Nashville Future of Food event, Hartman Group SVP Shelley Balanko Ph.D. presents on 5 forces of change within the food and beverage market…
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From our ACT San Diego Growth Innovation Summit, Hartman Group SVP Shelley Balanko Ph.D. presents Consumers Disrupting Culture: Fresh Expectations. Fresh…
Learn moreGoing Plant-Based: Pathways to Adoption
Adoption of plant-based alternatives can be a gateway to re-evaluating the tenets of the traditional American diet. While there are patterns in consumers’…
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