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PBFA Applauds USDA’s Move to Include Plant-Based Milk and Yogurt in WIC Food Packages
PBFA Applauds USDA’s Move to Include Plant-Based Milk and Yogurt in WIC Food Packages

The Plant Based Foods Association applauds the Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule to make revisions in WIC food packages that make plant-based milk and yogurts more readily available to WIC participants. Continue Reading

Date posted11/18/2022


How PBFA is Collaborating with Industry Leaders to Put More Plant-Based Meals on the Menu
How PBFA is Collaborating with Industry Leaders to Put More Plant-Based Meals on the Menu

The White House held the first Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health for the first time in 50 years in September. Given our commitment to increasing access to healthy, nutritious plant-based foods, PBFA was proud to be included in the White House’s Fact Sheet. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted11/18/2022


Samantha Derrick of Plant Futures Initiative on Connecting Academia and the Plant-Based Sector
Samantha Derrick of Plant Futures Initiative on Connecting Academia and the Plant-Based Sector

PBFA's Member Spotlight series showcases the incredible work of the companies and organizations in our membership and aims to shine a light on the individuals behind the brands and provide a platform for their unique and impactful perspectives and insights. Continue Reading

Date posted11/9/2022


Plant-Based Groups Urge COP27 to Set Clear Targets for a Global Plant-Based Food System Transition
Plant-Based Groups Urge COP27 to Set Clear Targets for a Global Plant-Based Food System Transition

Eight international plant-based food trade associations join forces to promote plant-based food systems as transformational strategy to meet Paris Agreement climate goals and mitigate growing concerns around food security. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted11/4/2022


Domestic Sourcing Spotlight: Lupii and Timeless Seeds team up to trial innovative program in Montana
Domestic Sourcing Spotlight: Lupii and Timeless Seeds team up to trial innovative program in Montana

Across the plant-based foods industry, visionary companies are rapidly evolving innovative ways to integrate sustainable practices that promote biodiversity, nutrition access, and soil health. Continue Reading

Date posted10/31/2022


Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with ZUBI’S
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with ZUBI’S

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the PBFA Team had the exciting opportunity to speak with Sarah Zubiate, CEO and Founder of ZUBI’s, a plant-based salsa and dips company. Continue Reading

Date posted10/31/2022


Plant-Based Foods Industry Takes Over Expo East
Plant-Based Foods Industry Takes Over Expo East

Expo East is a top destination for cutting-edge companies, trend-hunting industry professionals, and business leaders looking to make an impact in the health and wellness space. Bringing together over 1,200 exhibitors and thousands of attendees, this year’s event in Philadelphia. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted10/28/2022


PBFA and Hannaford Launch Plantsgiving Campaign
PBFA and Hannaford Launch Plantsgiving Campaign

The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), the first and only U.S.-based trade organization supporting plant-based food companies, is excited to announce our partnership with Hannaford, a top retail chain of more than 180 stores and 26,000 associates with roots in the Northeast United States. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted10/17/2022


Advancing Access to Plant-Based Foods Takes Center Stage at White House Conference
Advancing Access to Plant-Based Foods Takes Center Stage at White House Conference

The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, the first such conference in 50 years, took place on September 28, 2022. The Biden-Harris administration hosted the conference with the goal of identifying strategies to end hunger, improving nutrition and physical activity,. Continue Reading

Date posted10/12/2022


Politics of Plant-Based Center Stage at Plant Based World Expo
Politics of Plant-Based Center Stage at Plant Based World Expo

“Constituents matter. Grassroots efforts really matter,” said Bev Paul, Federal Policy Consultant to PBFA, to an engrossed audience at Plant Based World Expo—underscoring the critical role that policy will play in the future of plant-based foods and our broader food system Continue Reading

Date posted10/3/2022


[Slideshow] The PBFA Community Takes the Plant Based World Expo Floor By Storm
[Slideshow] The PBFA Community Takes the Plant Based World Expo Floor By Storm

The PBFA member community was out in force at this year's Plant Based World Expo in New York City, showcasing the incredible growth, diversity, and innovation our collective industry has to offer. Continue Reading

Date posted10/3/2022


Securing a Resilient Plant-Based Future: A Conversation on Building Domestic Supply Networks
Securing a Resilient Plant-Based Future: A Conversation on Building Domestic Supply Networks

Over the past few years, the flaws in our current food system have been brought into sharp relief. From supply network fluctuations and challenges brought on by the pandemic, to the growing concerns around the environmental impact of industrial animal agriculture Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted09/30/2022