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Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape 2025: Modern Needs & Sourcing Strategies
What if the biggest driver of how people eat today isn’t what they choose — but when and how they choose it? “Eating & Drinking…
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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Democratization of Health & Wellness? Consumers Look to Brands and Retailers for Help
From Cost to Retail Access, Low Socioeconomic Consumers Need Help to Create a More Inclusive and Democratized Health & Wellness Landscape.Much has…
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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…
Learn moreUpdating Our Understanding of What It Means to Be a Cultural Brand
What is a cultural brand?We know what “cultural” means. We know what “brand” means. Put the two together, and you have a concept that, we believe, is…
Learn moreBrand’s BIG Role Shift
Data and insights from The Hartman Group’s Brand Ambition: Food and Beverage Private Brands & Beyondreport. Consumers no longer rely solely on…
Learn moreNew Frontiers of Premium Dairy — From Local to Grass-Fed and Organic
We Learn How Five Acre Farms and Maple Hill Creamery Are Hard at Work Crafting Premium Dairy ProductsOver the past several years, the dairy aisle has been…
Learn moreHealthy Living Today: Mental Health
Americans’ approach to health and wellness in 2021 reflects both longer-term trends and pandemic priorities. Notably, the desire for a balance between…
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