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The Logic of Food Shopping

This webinar presents insights gained this year from quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, offering a shopper perspective on the most pressing…

Modern macronutrients: A strategic guide to ingredient opportunities

The way consumers think about nutrition labels is changing fast.  In our latest white paper, we explore how shifting health priorities, diverse cultural…

Health & Wellness 2025: The Interplay of Vitality and Longevity

As wellness takes on an increasingly diverse meaning, consumers seek more than just immediate benefits: they aspire for better quality of life for a longer…

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July 17, 2023 | Infographic

Collaborating on your complex questions

We know the drill: you’ve got a pressing question that needs answering, and you’re on the hunt for just the right insights to confidently inform…

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July 03, 2023 | Infographic

Celebrating responsibly…healthily…and tastily

One of our most jam-packed and nuanced studies to date, it offers a deep dive into consumer perceptions around 12 different beverage categories, the complex…

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June 19, 2023 | Infographic

Past plastic: what constitutes sustainable packaging?

We know consumers want less plastic and non-recyclable packaging, but how do they feel about alternative options? Do they prefer glass? TetraPak? Compostable…

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June 05, 2023 | Infographic

Pouring a cup of competition

Consumers expect more from their beverages than ever before: in 2018, 62% said that beverages play a very important role in their overall health and wellness.…

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May 25, 2023 | Infographic

The ever-expanding definition of value

New research from FMI, The Food Industry Association, and The Hartman Group reveals that grocery shoppers no longer view “good value” as purely…

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May 21, 2023 | Infographic

Preview: Hartman Group 2024 Syndicated Study Lineup

What’s next for the food and beverage industry in 2024? Our next year of research will keep you on the cutting edge of food culture, from the world…

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May 15, 2023 | Infographic

Drink as I aspire, not as I do!

Parenting is fraught with challenges, and encouraging a healthy diet for one’s kids is certainly among them. The adage, “Do as I say, not as…

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April 18, 2023 | Infographic

Mass maintains grocery growth

Just released research conducted by FMI, The Food Industry Association, and The Hartman Group confirms the Grocery channel continues to lose consumers…

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April 03, 2023 | Infographic

Introducing the Great Wellness Reset 2023

2023 is the year of the Great Wellness Reset. In Health and Wellness 2023 we learned consumer culture is not COVID-free, but consumers have a new perspective…

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