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Gen X as Influencer: The Untapped Potential of a Forgotten Generation
Gen X as Influencer: The Untapped Potential of a Forgotten Generation explores what makes Gen X unique, how their formative experiences have shaped their…
Brand Landscape 2026: Trust and Value
Private brands have spent years closing the gap with national brands, reshaping both the competitive landscape and consumer expectations. "Brand Landscape…
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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Gen X as Influencer: The Untapped Potential of a Forgotten Generation
Gen X as Influencer: The Untapped Potential of a Forgotten Generation explores what makes Gen X unique, how their formative experiences have shaped their…
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In recent years, the digital food landscape has focused largely on novelty and inspiration: helping consumers discover new products, recipes and trends.…
Learn moreThe 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…
Learn moreGather around: Inside the growth potential of social eating occasions
Social occasions are an underutilized opportunity in modern food culture which is frequently focused on catering to hyper-individualized functional needs.…
Learn moreRethinking Brand Strategy in a Shifting Landscape
In our latest white paper, we explore how most successful food and beverage brands don’t just follow trends — they lead by aligning with cultural shifts, deeply…
Learn moreModern 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…
Learn moreValue 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…
Learn moreThe 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…
Learn moreCulture and Consumer Resilience: A Case for Empathy
Our culture is more complex and nuanced than ever, and it’s no wonder that business leaders go to great lengths to participate in culture while simultaneously…
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