Finding growth in mature markets cannot rely solely on better creative It is about getting as close to the changing cultural reality of consumers as possible so that you can understand the intersection of emerging demand trends and tomorrow's business models. Our Custom Solutions Hartman Consulting helps food/beverage clients align their food portfolios to real consumer demand, both existing and emerging. Unlike the big firms, our work harnesses the power of nearly 20 years of constant research on eating behavior, and unparalleled understanding of long term trends in food culture. Depending on our clients' business problems, we offer a range of solutions from contemporizing the core business to rethinking how food/beverage is made and sold in America. Contemporizing Existing Portfolios: Squeeze incremental growth out of cash-cow legacy businesses not worth reinventing Reframe select categories and brands for more adaptive, long-term growth in food culture Portfolio Reinvention: Chart growth in the burgeoning premium food and beverage marketplace Advise on M&A targets Advise on selection of incremental growth categories Business Model Innovation: Evaluate demand potential for R&D, supply chain and other operational innovations Identify new products or services with long-term growth potential and overall portfolio fit Contact Us To learn more about Hartman Consulting capabilities, discuss your project or submit a RFP, please contact: James Richardson, Ph.D. Vice President 425.452.0818, ext. 150 jamesr@hartman-group.com (Return to Newsletter) UNSUBSCRIBE  |  FORWARD EMAIL  |  ARCHIVES  |  FEEDBACK  |  CONNECT WITH US THG respects your right to privacy. We do not rent, sell or exchange email addresses. You are subscribed using the following email address: . If you wish to change your selections or unsubscribe, click above. WRITE US: Hartman Group, Inc, 3150 Richards Road, Ste 200, Bellevue, WA 98005