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Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape: Spontaneous vs. Planned Occasions

Spontaneous occasions account for 53% of all adult occasions, amounting to 192 billion mouths annually. While these occasions tend to be motivated by hunger, planned…

The New Beauty

44% of all consumers are actively taking steps to support beauty, and 20% of Gen Z consumers say it is one of the top 3 health benefits they are focused…

Key insights from “Health Benefits 2024”

For over 20 years, Hartman Group’s Health & Wellness syndicated series has tracked the evolution of American health and wellness culture: translating…

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June 24, 2024 | Article

Strategic consulting: On demand

Spontaneous requests can be stressful. Even a simple question can spawn a host of other questions: When do you need an answer? Do you have the right internal…

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June 17, 2024 | Article

Energy, evolved: How CPG brands can grow with consumers’ health aspirations

Health claims are a dime a dozen these days. From sleep support to insulin regulation, consumers are navigating a dizzying marketplace of products and…

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June 12, 2024 | Report

Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape: Alone vs. Social Occasions

Utilizing Hartman Group’s proprietary Compass Eating & Drinking Occasions Database, these data-focused dashboards analyze nearly 15,000 U.S. adult…

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June 12, 2024 | Article

Dining dynamics: Alone vs. social eating occasion insights

The share of alone eating and drinking occasions has increased in recent years, and just under half of all occasions take place alone. However, social…

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June 03, 2024 | Article

Sneak peek: Qualitative perceptions and priorities within organic

Organic’s mainstream appeal was born from a desire for safer, healthier products. While the USDA Organic certification is most closely associated…

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May 29, 2024 | Article

The cultural imperatives of quality and value: Insights from FMI – The Food Industry Association and Hartman Group

Grocery shopping is rarely just about filling the refrigerator and pantry: it’s also about supporting a broader set of principles and beliefs. Our…

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May 22, 2024 | Infographic

Health benefits: Seeking energy, immunity and beyond

Our new report, Health Benefits 2024, will build on over 20 years of health and wellness insights to provide a fresh perspective on consumer attitudes, priorities…

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May 20, 2024 | Article

Balancing snacking needs across generations

As family dynamics evolve in the U.S., so do the challenges of satisfying everyone's snack cravings: from kids to adults to grandparents. The modern…

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May 14, 2024 | White Paper

The Case for Cultural Demand Forecasting

How do you approach innovation and design ideation in a way that doesn’t merely respond to trends, but drives category leadership and propels revenue…

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