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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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FMI Shopping Trends 2022 Report: Consumers choose their own journey when purchasing groceries
FMI, with research by The Hartman Group, launches second report in a six-part series. FMI—The Food Industry Association has released the second…
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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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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…
Learn more3 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
Learn moreLessons 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…
Learn moreOrganic 2022: Then, Now, Next Report Highlights
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Learn moreClosing 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…
Learn moreWhite 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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