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GLP-1s: Seizing Opportunity in a New CPG Landscape

The food industry's silver bullet for highly profitable, craveable foods is being met with a competing silver bullet for resisting them. As GLP1 adoption…

The impact of GLP-1s in an era of disruption

We’re excited to share that our latest white paper offers critical insight into this highly sought-after topic, exploring how GLP-1 adoption is reshaping…

Live Q&A: Inside the Digital Food Culture Gap

This webinar explored how consumers want technology to fit into their everyday food experiences, with experts breaking down key behaviors, expectations, and…

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October 06, 2025 | Article

Texas sued for banning cultivated meat

The adoption of cultivated meat in US food culture has hit another snag. On September 1, 2025, a new Texas state law went into effect banning the sale…

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September 29, 2025 | Report

Sustainability 2025: Do Consumers Care?

As sustainability evolves from a buzzword into a cultural expectation of care, this report explores what consumers truly value, why these priorities matter…

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September 29, 2025 | Infographic

Do consumers still care about sustainability?

Sustainability 2025: Do consumers care? contains data and insights that shed light on consumers’ societal concerns, personal priorities, key sustainability…

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September 15, 2025 | Infographic

Global Case Study

The future isn’t just something that happens; it emerges from human systems and choices. The Hartman Group’s Trends and Foresight capabilities focuses…

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September 08, 2025 | Article

Back to Routine: Understanding the Emotional Landscape of Food Shopping

September finds many consumers settling back into familiar routines, including food planning, procuring, and preparation. For some, these routines feel…

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August 29, 2025 | Infographic

Parents Balance Cost, Convenience, and Health in School Lunch Decisions

As families head back to school, parents face a balancing act when deciding how their children will eat lunch. Our latest infographic, School Lunches, highlights…

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August 26, 2025 | Report

Teen Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape: Feeding the Next Generation of Opportunity

Understanding teens’ eating and drinking habits today is essential for brands looking to build trust and loyalty with the shoppers and diners of tomorrow. 

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August 18, 2025 | Infographic

Diving Into Digital Food Life

Digital platforms have transformed how consumers discover, cook, and shop for food over the past two decades. Visual, video-driven platforms like TikTok…

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August 11, 2025 | White Paper

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…

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