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Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape: Spontaneous vs. Planned Occasions

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…

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…

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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May 20, 2022 | Article

New Study: Food Sourcing in America 2022

Building on 20 years of shopper research and insights, our newest study to launch examines how Americans shop for and procure foods and beverages today.…

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May 17, 2022 | Article

Authorities on consumers. Students of culture. Passionate about food.

The Hartman Group has spent over 30 years exploring how consumers eat, live, shop and use brands, products and services within the contexts of real life.…

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May 12, 2022 | Article

Private Label Provides Greater Access to Organic and Healthy Foods and Beverages as Consumers Emerge from the Pandemic

With two years of a global health crisis under their belts, consumers are seeking to bolster their health with better-for-you foods and beverages, made…

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May 09, 2022 | Infographic

3 Free Hartman Group Downloads—Food Trends, Eating Behavior and Opportunities in Connecting with Consumers on Sustainability

3 Free Hartman Group Downloads—Food Trends, Eating Behavior and Opportunities in Connecting with Consumers on Sustainability

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May 02, 2022 | Article

Lessons from the Pandemic: What’s Next in Diet and Eating Behavior? New Study Underway

As a result of more focused effort, 4 out of 10 consumers consider their diets healthier than before the pandemic. Consumers employ a number of different…

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April 28, 2022 | Webinar

Organic 2022: Then, Now, Next Report Highlights

Presented by: Laurie Demeritt, The Hartman Group’s CEO

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April 25, 2022 | White Paper

Closing the Gap in Sustainability

Closing the Gap in Sustainability builds on over 25 years of Hartman Group research and strategic analysis relating to how consumers frame sustainable…

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April 25, 2022 | Article

White Paper Download - Closing the Gap in Sustainability: How to Stand Out in the Crowd

Familiarity with the term “sustainability” has grown steadily in recent years, but consumer confidence in identifying sustainable products…

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April 11, 2022 | Infographic

3 highlights from our Organic 2022 report

Our latest infographic slideshow provides three highlights from our Organic 2022: Then, Now, Next report— a continuation of The Hartman Group’s…

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