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Snacking 2026: Balancing Purpose and Pleasure

Snacking has evolved into a lifestyle, with American consumers exhibiting diverse and dynamic eating patterns that vary significantly between individuals…

The impact of GLP-1s in an era of disruption

We’re excited to share that our latest white paper offers critical insight into this highly sought-after topic, exploring how GLP-1 adoption is reshaping…

Live Q&A: Inside the Digital Food Culture Gap

This webinar explored how consumers want technology to fit into their everyday food experiences, with experts breaking down key behaviors, expectations, and…

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April 01, 2024 | Article

New report published: “Future of Snacking 2024”

After spending the last two months analyzing consumer snacking habits, needs and preferences, we’re excited to announce that Future of Snacking 2024:…

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March 25, 2024 | Article

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…

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March 11, 2024 | Article

From 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.…

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February 26, 2024 | Article

Industry 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…

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February 12, 2024 | Article

Strategic planning for emerging realities

Creativity cannot be rushed. Strategic decisions should not be rushed. In today’s fast-moving marketplace, however, many business leaders feel like…

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January 30, 2024 | Article

What’s REALLY trending in 2024 and beyond

What will the future hold? None of us have a crystal ball, but it doesn’t stop researchers and brands alike from tirelessly trying to answer this…

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January 29, 2024 | Article

What’s fueling your food and beverage strategy?

You’ve probably heard the saying: “You can’t build a strong house on a weak foundation.” In our industry, this means you can’t…

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January 10, 2024 | Article

POV: Innovation isn’t about creativity

The mantra “fail fast, fail often” highlights the demand for speedy innovation in today’s food and beverage marketplace. The pressure…

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December 28, 2023 | Article

Lately, we’ve been snacking on…

As we exit a celebratory season that involves plenty of appetizing, grazing, and treating, we’re reminded again just how prevalent snacking is in American…

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