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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…

Ideas in Food 2025

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…

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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November 11, 2024 | Infographic

Longevity: the new frontier of modern wellness

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…

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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 | Report

Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape: Restaurant-Sourced vs. Non-Restaurant-Sourced Occasions

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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September 23, 2024 | Article

Restaurant-sourced vs. non-restaurant-sourced occasion insights

Restaurant-sourced foods and beverages are often seen as a special occasion or indulgence: 22% of these occasions are motivated by a desire for “food…

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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 18, 2024 | Report

Organic Category Reports

Based on our full syndicated report, Beyond Organic 2024: Expanding Distinctions in Food & Beverage, an Organic Category Report will help you fine-tune…

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