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GLP-1s: Seizing Opportunity in a New CPG Landscape
The GLP-1 revolution is no longer confined to healthcare—it is rapidly reshaping how consumers think about nutrition, indulgence and the role food plays…
The Practical Future of Food Tech
In recent years, the digital food landscape has focused largely on novelty and inspiration: helping consumers discover new products, recipes and trends.…
Live Q&A: Inside the Digital Food Culture Gap
This webinar explored how consumers want technology to fit into their everyday food experiences, with experts breaking down key behaviors, expectations, and…
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Sustainability nomenclature gets nuanced
Diverse life experiences lead consumers to approach sustainability through a personal lens. They’re also using more words to describe “sustainability,”…
Learn moreCross-category hydration
56% of all beverage occasions feature hydration as a core need state, whether consumers are seeking to quench their thirst, rehydrate, or both. So which…
Learn moreGuilty pleasures: The balance between indulgence and wellness
The summer months bring many opportunities to treat ourselves: backyard cookouts; frozen novelties; celebrations with friends. For many consumers, a healthy…
Learn moreCollaborating on your complex questions
We know the drill: you’ve got a pressing question that needs answering, and you’re on the hunt for just the right insights to confidently inform…
Learn moreCelebrating responsibly…healthily…and tastily
One of our most jam-packed and nuanced studies to date, it offers a deep dive into consumer perceptions around 12 different beverage categories, the complex…
Learn morePast plastic: what constitutes sustainable packaging?
We know consumers want less plastic and non-recyclable packaging, but how do they feel about alternative options? Do they prefer glass? TetraPak? Compostable…
Learn morePouring a cup of competition
Consumers expect more from their beverages than ever before: in 2018, 62% said that beverages play a very important role in their overall health and wellness.…
Learn moreThe ever-expanding definition of value
New research from FMI, The Food Industry Association, and The Hartman Group reveals that grocery shoppers no longer view “good value” as purely…
Learn morePreview: Hartman Group 2024 Syndicated Study Lineup
What’s next for the food and beverage industry in 2024? Our next year of research will keep you on the cutting edge of food culture, from the world…
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