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GLP-1s: Seizing Opportunity in a New CPG Landscape

The food industry's silver bullet for highly profitable, craveable foods is being met with a competing silver bullet for resisting them. As GLP1 adoption…

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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July 13, 2021 | Article

Insights Inspiring Thinking Big—and Boldly

Did you know that here at The Hartman Group we have a team dedicated to translating consumer behavior and food culture into strategic growth opportunities…

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July 08, 2021 | Infographic

A Day in the Life: Snacking Culture in America

This infographic provides a representative look at consumer approaches to snacks and meals throughout the day. Consumer participation in meal and snack…

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July 06, 2021 | Article

Sustainability Next: Purchasing, Consumption, Values … Action?

From the Effects of Consumption to Global Warming and Social Justice: What’s Next in Sustainability? We all know how COVID-19 changed the public’s…

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July 01, 2021 | Infographic

Plant-Based Eating Trends: Label Scrutiny

Eating approaches — a key modality for addressing and avoiding health issues—have evolved in some ways and remained remarkably constant in…

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June 29, 2021 | Article

Health & Wellness 2021: COVID-19’s Impact on Consumer Sentiment

Undoubtedly, we have been living through and experiencing a very interesting time, not just in American history but in our shared personal and professional…

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June 24, 2021 | Infographic

FMI’s U.S. Grocery Shopper 2021 Trends Report Key Finding No. 4

Key finding no. 4: Taken together these shifts portend a persistent elevation of retail spending, and ongoing opportunities to serve food shoppers through…   For…

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June 22, 2021 | Article

Big Ideas for Food Waste — From Upcycling to Extending Freshness in Produce

Hartman Group Podcasts: Insights Into Big Solutions for the Big Problem of Food Waste.Among many “big” issues consumers see as falling under the scope…

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September 30, 2021 | Report

Sustainability 2021: Environment and Society in Focus

“Sustainability 2021: Environment and Society in Focus”, part of Hartman Group’s foundational Sustainability syndicated study series, updates long-standing…

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June 17, 2021 | Infographic

FMI’s U.S. Grocery Shopper 2021 Trends Report Key Finding No. 3

Key finding no. 3: Eating well and cooking well now give more emphasis to enjoying food at home, with others, leveraging newly developed preparation and…

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