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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…

Inside 2024 eating & drinking occasions

This insightful webinar will share highlights from Hartman Group’s recently released report, “Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape 2024: Underlying…

Value in an Environment of Uncertainty

While the staggering inflation of 2021-2022 has slowed, food prices remain high. The impacts of global trade tariffs are looming. And feelings of uncertainty…

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July 15, 2024 | Article

At-home vs. away-from-home eating occasion insights

76% of eating and drinking occasions take place at home, where consumers tend to crave comfort: a familiar taste, something that’s easy to eat or…

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July 08, 2024 | Article

Isn’t that (spicy) sweet? Trends in frozen treats

Here in Washington State, we have a running joke that summer doesn’t actually start until July 5th. And while our Independence Day cookouts are often…

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July 01, 2024 | Article

New report published: “Beyond Organic 2024”

“Organic to me means something. It's a label that has a definition and that has some standards that seemingly have to be maintained. I know that…

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July 01, 2024 | Report

Beyond Organic 2024: Expanding Distinctions in Food & Beverage

“Beyond Organic: Expanding Distinctions in Food & Beverage” equips readers with actionable insights to navigate where organic adds value, where…

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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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