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Ideas in Food 2027
Get ahead of what’s next: Ideas in Food 2027 explores 20 emerging trends and the forces driving them, giving you the foresight to navigate change, address…
Video highlights from Meals 2026: From Structure to Flexibility
Meals remain central to daily life, but they are no longer fixed events built around traditional formats. Meals 2026: From Structure to Flexibility explores…
Gen X as Influencer: The Untapped Potential of a Forgotten Generation
Gen X as Influencer: The Untapped Potential of a Forgotten Generation explores what makes Gen X unique, how their formative experiences have shaped their…
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Fall 2021: Hope and Anxiety as Americans Return to School and the Office
The FMI-Hartman Group U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Tracker: Back to School/Back to Office report reveals that as of early August 2021, parents expect a…
Learn moreThe Future of Brands: The Role That Private and Name Brands Can Play Is Up in the Air Now
Consumers are relying less on brands to guide their choices, and brands are searching for ways to build loyalty among increasingly discerning and fragmented…
Learn moreBy the Numbers: A Sample of What’s Inside The Hartman Group’s Redefining Normal Eating Occasions Report
In spring 2020, the beginning of the pandemic saw heavy impacts on American eating habits, including the occasion context, sourcing, and preparation. Mitigation…
Learn moreConsumer Definition of Health & Wellness: A Global Perspective
What does health & wellness mean to consumers around the world? Our infographic depicts that “feeling good about oneself” ranks among the…
Learn moreHartman Group’s Syndicated Reports: Consumers, Culture, Categories, Trends and Inspiration
This week we feature our first three syndicated reports for 2021: Sustainability, Brand Ambition: Food and Beverage Private Brands and Beyond, and Health…
Learn moreBrand’s BIG Role Shift
Data and insights from The Hartman Group’s Brand Ambition: Food and Beverage Private Brands & Beyondreport. Consumers no longer rely solely on…
Learn moreHealthy Living Today: Mental Health
Americans’ approach to health and wellness in 2021 reflects both longer-term trends and pandemic priorities. Notably, the desire for a balance between…
Learn moreHow Consumers Approach and Think About SNACKING Today
Snacking is a dynamic consumer behavior, with an array of approaches, dayparts, needs, attitudes, and words associated with the practice today. The Hartman…
Learn moreA Day in the Life: Snacking Culture in America
This infographic provides a representative look at consumer approaches to snacks and meals throughout the day. Consumer participation in meal and snack…
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