Today’s Hot Topic: FDA’s New Nutrition Facts Panel: Small Changes in a Vast Arena

Will consumers notice the proposed changes? Will they alter purchase decisions or eating behaviors?

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration made big news recently when it proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP) on food and beverage products. Although consumers rarely scrutinize nutrition facts panels, they are an important source of... More »

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Food and Beverage, Culture, Point of View

The Snack Opportunity for Restaurants

In the past 24 hours, 92 percent of the U.S. adult population had a snack. These formerly minor events now represent half of all eating occasions, and although food is available on almost every corner from food trucks to clothing stores, 80... More »

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Eating Occasions, Food and Beverage, Food Service/Restaurant

A Third Grocery Sector: The Rise of Refrigerated Packaged Foods

The frozen foods business was built on replacing low-stakes home meals (Swanson and Stouffer's), then the low-stakes U.S. work lunch (Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice). "Because of this eating-occasion bias, frozen food was able to generate strong... More »

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Food and Beverage, Culture, Retail/Shopper Marketing, Point of View

A Recipe for Growth in Packaged Foods

Breaking away from legacy behaviors

The packaged foods industry's sales are flagging, and its business leaders seem to think the economy and the need for better marketing are to blame. The Hartman Group's research indicates it's something else: the food. More »

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Food and Beverage, Culture, Retail/Shopper Marketing, Point of View

A.C.T. Evolving Culture of Food & Beverage Chicago Is a Wrap!

The Hartman A.C.T. series event, Evolving Culture of Food & Beverage, wrapped up on February 5. We extend our sincere thanks to the many people who braved Chicago’s historic winter weather to attend the session and contribute to its success.... More »

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Food and Beverage, Culture, Point of View