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December 18, 2024 | Infographic

Trends are changing, but these key themes aren’t

Taking a break from your last-minute holiday shopping to read yet another trend report? Are you struggling to see the forest through the trees? Rather…

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December 16, 2024 | Infographic

Model behavior: who influences health & wellness trends?

All consumers participate in health and wellness to some degree, but their specific attitudes and behaviors can vary widely. By segmenting consumers based…

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December 09, 2024 | Article

The comparison game: Redefining premium products

How would you define “premium” frozen pizza? Is it the toppings? The packaging? Is it from a local or regional chain? Now, if you asked your neighbor…

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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 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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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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September 23, 2024 | Webinar

Ask the experts: What defines contemporary food quality?

In this virtual live discussion, Shelley Balanko and Melissa Abbott explored the evolving concept of premium in today’s market. Gone are the days when…

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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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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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Today’s consumers are keenly aware of the links between diet and overall well-being. They are also increasingly interested in functional foods, beverages…

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