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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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Freshness and Purity: What Consumers Prioritize in Food & Beverage
Our upcoming research, Claims and cues 2026, will explore the signals and attributes consumers value most at the moment of purchase, equipping brands, retailers…
Learn moreProtein, America’s hero nutrient, is evolving to be more about quality and less about quantity
Wondering about the future of protein or perhaps pondering the wisdom of mashups? Ideas in Food 2026 makes sense of emerging indicators of trends by explaining…
Learn moreDo 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…
Learn moreGlobal 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…
Learn moreParents 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…
Learn moreDiving 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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Food Sourcing in America 2025: Fragmentation and Focus highlights how food shoppers build and adapt their shopping skills and resources to their…
Learn moreDiscover the key trends reshaping food and beverage culture in 2026
While no amount of research can guarantee complete certainty, you can rely on our syndicated reports to provide clarity and confidence as you plan for…
Learn moreDo consumers still trust sustainability claims?
Consumers have often taken the “trust but verify” approach to corporate sustainability claims—but in recent years, the number of consumers saying…
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