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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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October 21, 2024 | Infographic

More than indulgence: Inside sweet snack priorities

Maybe you’ve already broken open the Halloween candy bags like us, or you’re patiently waiting to snag a few leftovers after next week’s festivities.…

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October 14, 2024 | Article

Lessons from the luxury fruit market: Redefining premium

Luxury fruit may finally be cracking into the U.S. market. From Cherimoyas to Royal Riviera pears, a recent article in Modern Farmer credits America’s…

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October 07, 2024 | Infographic

Inflated food prices: A holiday hangup

Concern with rising food prices is more persistent and acutely experienced than with other goods and services — and that’s old news at this point.…

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October 01, 2024 | Article

New report published: “Health Benefits 2024”

“I always feel like I can be doing more. So, I'm always willing to try new things, and I am always looking for that next product that's really going…

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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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September 09, 2024 | White Paper

Culture and Consumer Resilience: A Case for Empathy

Our culture is more complex and nuanced than ever, and it’s no wonder that business leaders go to great lengths to participate in culture while simultaneously…

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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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Leveraging our proprietary Compass Eating & Drinking Occasions Database, this report distills nearly 15,000 U.S. adult eating and drinking occasions…

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