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Claims & Cues 2026: Navigating Category Attributes

In a crowded signal environment, claims, ingredients and packaging cues still guide choice—but they also face rising scrutiny. Claims & Cues: Navigating…

The impact of GLP-1s in an era of disruption

We’re excited to share that our latest white paper offers critical insight into this highly sought-after topic, exploring how GLP-1 adoption is reshaping…

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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July 11, 2023 | Article

Creatures of convenience: understanding foundational foodservice needs

Restaurants are undeniably ingrained in the American consumer’s life. In fact, our new report, Reliance on Restaurants: An American Eating Occasions…

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July 10, 2023 | Article

Changing the narrative on sustainability fatigue

Is “sustainability” starting to feel like a four-letter word around your organization? If it’s been a struggle to maintain momentum on…

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June 26, 2023 | Article

Zero-sugar rush: the duality of sweetened beverages

The adverse health impacts of added sugar have been making headlines for decades, and consumers continue to grow increasingly sophisticated in their understanding…

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June 12, 2023 | Article

One question, many answers: how a Knowledge Discovery can springboard your innovation

Trends emerge and evolve at lightning speed in today’s culture — and your product offerings must be nimble enough to follow suit. But how often…

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May 29, 2023 | Article

New study underway: Sustainability & Transparency 2023

The definition of “sustainability” has expanded exponentially in recent years. A term that once simply signified humans’ use of natural…

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May 08, 2023 | Article

Gut Check: A new soda occasion?

A recent CNBC article reports Olipop’s sales are soaring and that beverage giants, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, are interested in the brand. The probiotic…

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April 24, 2023 | Article

Pets and Wellness: Ruff, ruff, meow!

Health and wellness is no longer just about, or for, humans. As wellness has become a holistic construct incorporating physical health, social health, and…

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April 03, 2023 | Article

Introducing the Great Wellness Reset

2023 is the year of the Great Wellness Reset. In Health and Wellness 2023 we learned consumer culture is not COVID-free, but consumers have a new perspective…

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March 27, 2023 | Article

Performance Energy: Blending Beverage Benefits

Brands today not only need to deliver a tasty product to consumers, they also need to do so in an authentic and transparent manner. But is it enough…

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