by Melissa Abbott — Director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group, Inc
While use of technology and social media among Millennials is legendary (they've never known a time that wasn't digital), new Hartman Group research finds…
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We know the place, or know of such a place. The quaint restaurant, locally owned by a couple; she's the chef, he runs the front. Menus are handwritten and…
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There is no debate that social media and digital technologies have altered U.S. consumers' shopping behaviors and purchase decisions for foods and beverages.
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The cultural appetite for all things local continues unabated. Of interest, the ability to source local products from highly fragmented producers dotting the…
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At Hartman Group, we've always taken a conservative, "wait and see" approach to technology, innovation and change. Cool gadgets, shopping technology and…
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In its first fry redesign in 41 years, Wendy's recently unveiled Natural-Cut Sea Salt Fries — revamped 100 percent russet potatoes, cut with the skin on and…
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After a decade of intense meat worship, chefs are procuring, preparing and serving vegetables with the same love and attention they previously reserved for…
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In the spirit of celebrating contemporary food culture, this subway-style map (below, or click here for a larger view) is intended to serve as a snapshot of…
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