Why and how consumers buy organic food

New report from The Hartman Group highlights organic consumption.

June 3, 2020

More than 80 percent of consumers interact with organic products in some manner, according to the “Organic and Beyond 2020” report from The Hartman Group.

What consumers want in Food Labels

Shoppers looking for simple, clean labels, with fewer ingredients that they know and understand.

August 31, 2015

Consumers are paying closer attention to food and beverage labels, scrutinizing what's on the label more today than ever before.

GMO's

Hartman Group: Consumers still confused about GMOs

Report reveals public still searching for answers, although growing number of shoppers have embraced non-GMO products.

June 23, 2014

Recently one of the U.S.’s leading grocers, Whole Foods, declared that all products containing GMOs would have to be labeled as such in its stores by 2018.

Sugar

Sweetener Wars: How do Americans really feel about sugar?

Why do they tend to avoid it and how can companies combat negative perceptions?

May 15, 2014

Starting in the 1970s, however, a rising sentiment portraying sugar as a “demon” gained momentum, culminating with the rise in popularity of the Atkins and South Beach Diets.

Snacking: When do Americans Eat?

Hartman Group: Snacking is 50% of all meals

March 27, 2014

Early morning snacking is an emerging opportunity space for food and beverage companies, retailers and restaurants.

Editor's Note

Blurred lines between snacks and meals

Lauren R. Hartman

January 10, 2014

Happy New Year! Can it really be 2014 already? Well, it is, and you need to get ready for an exciting year. After all, your input, hard work, drive and motivation are what make the baking and snack food industries what they are.

Hartman Group: 42% of shopper visit dollars stores once a month

New study outlines shoppers habits

October 11, 2013

The Hartman Groups’ charts breakdown consumer behavior, show what types of stores they frequent.

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BFY bill while still delivering the taste, texture, and other attributes that consumers aren’t so willing to compromise on. In this focused presentation, an expert from a leading producer will discuss their experiences and perspectives on ways to craft recipes that hit all the marks.

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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