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The Logic of Food Shopping

This webinar reveals what we’ve learned this year from quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, highlighting the shopper perspective on the most…

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 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 certain…

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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 with…

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May 29, 2024 | Article

The cultural imperatives of quality and value: Insights from FMI – The Food Industry Association and Hartman Group

Grocery shopping is rarely just about filling the refrigerator and pantry: it’s also about supporting a broader set of principles and beliefs. Our latest…

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May 22, 2024 | Infographic

Health benefits: Seeking energy, immunity and beyond

Our new report, Health Benefits 2024, will build on over 20 years of health and wellness insights to provide a fresh perspective on consumer attitudes, priorities…

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