New research by The Hartman Group, Bellevue, Wash., uncovered that almost all consumers — whether they purchase plant-based foods or not — have some level of distrust in meat and dairy companies/producers.

New research from The Hartman Group, Bellevue, Wash., uncovered that almost all consumers — whether they purchase plant-based foods or not — have some level of distrust in meat and dairy companies/producers.

Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., released the 45th edition of “U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends,” prepared by The Hartman Group, Inc., Bellevue, Wash., which studies what consumers want from their retailers when personalizing grocery shopping.

Economic recession, recovery and realignment are major drivers of change in the U.S. food and beverage industry and consumer values and purchasing behaviors, according to findings in “The Business of Thrift: Understanding Low-Income and Value-Oriented Consumers” report, produced by The Hartman Group, Bellevue, Wash.

A new report by The Hartman Group, Bellevue, Wash., reveals consumers want more information about a company’s economic, social and environmental practices — and the more the better.

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Foundation, Arlington, Va., released “The Power of Family Meals,” an in-depth white paper on the evolving and complex topic of family meals in the United States.