The Hartman Group
Melissa Abbott is currently the Vice President of Syndicated Studies and Vice President of Hartman Retainer Services at The Hartman Group. With over two decades of experience in culinary insights, Melissa has also worked as the Senior Director of Culinary Insights at the same company. Prior to this, Melissa held various positions at companies like Bantry Whole Foods and Laughing Seed. Melissa also served as an English as Second Language Teacher in the Peace Corps. Melissa holds a Master's degree in International Food Marketing from University College Cork and has certifications in Chef training and holistic nutrition from the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts.
The Hartman Group
For over 25 years, The Hartman Group has been a recognized thought leader on demand-side trends in the food industry. We are 100 percent focused on the food and beverage marketplace. Our expertise ranges from how the smallest nuances of product design affect your product’s ability to grow to devising portfolio strategies that maximize sustainable, demand-led growth. We have advised some of the world’s largest food and beverage companies on issues of portfolio management, brand renovation, consumer insights and innovation. Our approach is always highly customized to each client’s strategic interests and corporate culture. We never force-fit stock solutions, as we realize there are many paths to growth. We look forward to helping you find yours.