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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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Strategic risk-taking in the Organic/Natural space
Bold ambitions often come with a side of risk. Making strategic moves like launching a new product in a highly competitive category are inherently challenging, but…
Learn moreAsk the experts: What’s next for organic?
In this virtual live discussion, Laurie Demeritt and Melissa Abbott shared preliminary insights into audience questions on the organic industry, offered…
Learn moreAppetite for innovation
With hundreds of new innovations hitting the market every day, consumer demand for new foods and beverages is seemingly endless. In reality, 90% of new…
Learn moreSettling into a new era: Inside the latest eating & drinking occasions data
There has been a fundamental shift in the landscape of eating as consumers have “settled in” to life post-pandemic; but the equilibrium is different…
Learn moreFrom cravings to conscious choices: The future of healthy snacking
Snacks today are much more than fillers between meals: they’re an expression of personal goals and values in our fast-paced, health-conscious world.…
Learn moreOrganic Evolution: Navigating Trust and Transparency
The organic movement has evolved from a niche market into mainstream success, and now the industry is at a crucial stage of reassessment. Introducing…
Learn moreIndustry news: New standards for the organic industry
You may have seen the recent FoodDive article on significant amendments coming to the USDA’s National Organic Program. We’re deeply passionate about…
Learn moreEating & Drinking Occasions Landscape 2023: Settling Into a New Era
“Eating & Drinking Occasions Landscape 2023: Settling Into a New Era” looks back at the past five years to identify key shifts — and subsequent…
Learn moreSocial Sacrifice: The changing ideals of American eating
The link between food and social connection is deeply tied to American history and has formed many of our cultural norms. However, our culture continues…
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