Catch up on news from around the plant-based foods industry and get the latest updates on PBFA initiatives, opportunities, and membership benefits.
This webinar covers key insights for the state of plant-forward menus in federal facilities and a case study from The Veterans Health Administration. Representatives from Friends of the Earth, Environmental Working Group, Health Care Without Harm, and the Plant Based Foods Association share... Continue Reading
In this inspirational Meet the Expert webinar recording, Mike McGloin, the founder of Fuze, shared his knowledge and expertise on all things branding. He was joined by Andy Hooper, an industry veteran, former CEO, and president at Hart House and &Pizza. Watch Now Continue Reading
In the 2023 MINTEC/PBFA Plant Protein Webinar, MINTEC covered updated information about pricing, supply chain, and global trends of plant-based protein ingredients while PBFA's data analyst, Linette Kwon, provided insights on both retail and consumer trends of major plant-based... Continue Reading
Senior Category Manager Heather Brand and Senior Merchandising Marketing Manager Carole Weber joined our Director of Marketplace in a casual (but insightful) discussion, covering key insights into how Thrive approaches plant-based procurement, as well as tips and tricks for successful expansion... Continue Reading
During this call, our Marketplace Development team walked the PBFA community through the most critical and impactful insights from our comprehensive 2022 State of the Marketplace summary report. Access the extended presentation slides here. Watch Now Continue Reading
On this call, we were joined by Ron Tanner, President of Tanner Food Group and expert in food exporting, to go over all you need to know ahead of an international buyer meeting. From identifying the right countries and buyers to outlining tips and tricks for a successful meeting, this call... Continue Reading
On March 30th, 2023, PBFA led a discussion about the FDA's draft plant-based milk labeling guidance. Information about the guidance was presented by PBFA's labeling and regulatory consultant, Rebecca Cross, and the discussion was led by Nicole Negowetti, VP of Food Systems. Watch Now Continue Reading
On this call, we were joined by Counsel Collins Kilgore to discuss the ins and outs of California's Proposition 65 and its implications for California's plant-based industry and our members who conduct business in the state. Collins gave a brief history of the regulation, followed by a... Continue Reading
On our first call of this kind, Matt Cotton of Rooted Food Sales shared with the PBFA community his best tips and tricks for navigating the world of foodservice, sharing valuable insights in a fireside chat-style call, where members were welcome to ask their questions live during the event. If... Continue Reading
On this annual kickoff call, PBFA CEO Rachel Dreskin shared with the PBFA community what’s in the pipeline for 2023—taking stock of where we are now and how we will be working closely with members to chart a prosperous course for our association and the broader plant-based foods... Continue Reading
In an effort to raise awareness around the opportunities for plant-based food companies looking to engage with school food programs, PBFA recently welcomed partner organization Friends of the Earth (FOE) to present "School Foods 101,” a highly informative webinar that provided PBFA... Continue Reading
Kelly Horan, Impact Strategy Consultant to PBFA and Public Health Graduate Student at UC-Berkeley, breaks down the challenges that the food industry--and the planet--are facing when it comes to plastics, rising consumer interest in sustainable packaging alternatives, potential solutions for... Continue Reading
