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Behind the scenes of "Sustainability 2025: Do Consumers Care?"
Despite inflation, the need for convenience and waning resonance of the term ‘sustainability,’ consumers still care about the issues. In this webinar, take…
Ideas in Food 2026
Ideas in Food 2026 unpacks 22 emerging trends that have the potential to develop into established trends over the next 3-5 years. These nascent ideas have…
Rethinking Brand Strategy in a Shifting Landscape
In our latest white paper, we explore how most successful food and beverage brands don’t just follow trends — they lead by aligning with cultural shifts, deeply…
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Food & Technology 2023
“Food & Technology 2023” explores the consumer perspective on FoodTech — scientific and technological innovation in and around food. The report…
Learn moreFood Sourcing in America 2022
“Food Sourcing in America 2022” is the latest in Hartman Group’s research series has tracked food shopping (and, more broadly, food sourcing) trends…
Learn moreModern Approaches to Eating 2022
“Modern Approaches to Eating” explores in-depth the spectrum of eating approaches that consumers pursue today, along with the attitudes, needs and…
Learn moreOrganic 2022: Then, Now, Next
“Organic 2022: Then, Now, Next” – a continuation of Hartman Group’s long-running syndicated research on the organic market – explores the transformation…
Learn moreEating Occasions Dashboards 2021
This special report explores the context, needs and behaviors associated with eating and drinking occasions. Utilizing Hartman Group’s proprietary Compass…
Learn moreAt the Dining Table 2021: American Meals and Cooking
“At the Dining Table 2021: American Meals and Cooking” takes stock of where two years of a national pandemic have left U.S. consumers amidst influences…
Learn moreSustainability 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…
Learn moreHealth & Wellness Across the Globe
“Health & Wellness Across the Globe” report extends Hartman Group’s Health and Wellness expertise to provide in-depth analysis and thought-provoking…
Learn moreBrand Ambition: Food and Beverage Private Brands & Beyond
“Brand Ambition: Food and Beverage Private Brands & Beyond” report examines how trends in the American cultural landscape have affected the role…
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