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Ideas in Food 2026
Ideas in Food 2026 unpacks 22 emerging trends that have the potential to develop into established trends over the next 3-5 years. These nascent ideas have…
Rethinking Brand Strategy in a Shifting Landscape
In our latest white paper, we explore how most successful food and beverage brands don’t just follow trends — they lead by aligning with cultural shifts, deeply…
Behind the scenes of “Food Sourcing in America 2025"
This webinar goes beyond surface-level findings from the report, providing a look inside our discussions with real consumers that helped inform key takeaways…
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Health Benefits 2024: From Energy to Immunity
Today’s consumers are keenly aware of the links between diet and overall well-being. They are also increasingly interested in functional foods, beverages…
Learn moreEating & 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…
Learn moreOrganic 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…
Learn moreEating & Drinking Occasions Landscape: Meal vs. Snack Occasions
Utilizing Hartman Group’s proprietary Compass Eating & Drinking Occasions Database, these data-focused dashboards analyze nearly 15,000 U.S. adult…
Learn moreEating & Drinking Occasions Landscape: At-Home vs. Away-From-Home Occasions
Utilizing Hartman Group’s proprietary Compass Eating & Drinking Occasions Database, these data-focused dashboards analyze nearly 15,000 U.S. adult…
Learn moreBeyond Organic 2024: Expanding Distinctions in Food & Beverage
“Beyond Organic: Expanding Distinctions in Food & Beverage” equips readers with actionable insights to navigate where organic adds value, where…
Learn moreEating & Drinking Occasions Landscape: Alone vs. Social Occasions
Utilizing Hartman Group’s proprietary Compass Eating & Drinking Occasions Database, these data-focused dashboards analyze nearly 15,000 U.S. adult…
Learn moreFuture of Snacking 2024: Balancing Intent with Indulgence
“Future of Snacking 2024” provides deeper understanding of where and why consumers make tradeoffs in their snack choices, which considerations are…
Learn moreEating & Drinking Occasions Landscape 2023: Settling Into a New Era
“Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape 2023: Settling Into a New Era” looks back at the past five years to identify key shifts — and subsequent…
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