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Health & Wellness 2025: The Interplay of Vitality and Longevity
As wellness takes on an increasingly diverse meaning, consumers seek more than just immediate benefits: they aspire for better quality of life for a longer…
Inside 2024 eating & drinking occasions
This insightful webinar will share highlights from Hartman Group’s recently released report, “Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape 2024: Underlying…
Value in an Environment of Uncertainty
While the staggering inflation of 2021-2022 has slowed, food prices remain high. The impacts of global trade tariffs are looming. And feelings of uncertainty…
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Prior to the pandemic, one of the biggest trends in the beverage landscape was a change in how consumers—particularly younger consumers—approach…
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This special report examines the evolving low/no-alcohol trend in consumer culture and the food and beverage market. It was researched and prepared by…
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In spring 2020, the beginning of the pandemic saw heavy impacts on American eating habits, including the occasion context, sourcing, and preparation. Mitigation…
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From Cost to Retail Access, Low Socioeconomic Consumers Need Help to Create a More Inclusive and Democratized Health & Wellness Landscape. Much…
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 moreRedefining Normal: Three Takeaways from Hartman’s Spring 2021 Eating Occasions Special Report
It’s been quite an unsettling and uncertain time, with COVID-19 impacting eating and drinking behaviors in dramatic ways. In spring 2020, the beginning…
Learn moreRedefining Normal: Spring 2021 Eating Occasions
This special report explores the context, needs and behaviors associated with eating and drinking occasions. It was researched and prepared by Hartman’s…
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…
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