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Snacking 2026: Balancing Purpose and Pleasure
Snacking has evolved into a lifestyle, with American consumers exhibiting diverse and dynamic eating patterns that vary significantly between individuals…
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Learn moreIdeas in Food 2022: Six Key Trends in Modern Food Culture
What’s on the Horizon in Food in 2022? This special trends report examines six key trends in consumer culture through the lens of leading-edge…
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Six Key Trends in Modern Food CultureThis special trend report examines six key trends in consumer culture through the lens of leading-edge food and beverage…
Learn moreWhat’s Driving Consumer Demand for Organic Foods and Beverages?
Since 1996, The Hartman Group has been charting the consumer-driven organic and natural marketplace – find out where the market is going next in new…
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