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Catch up on news from around the plant-based foods industry and get the latest updates on PBFA initiatives, opportunities, and membership benefits.

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Plant Based Foods Association Announces Marjorie Mulhall as Executive Director
Plant Based Foods Association Announces Marjorie Mulhall as Executive Director

WASHINGTON, DC - April 8, 2026: The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) board of directors has named Marjorie Mulhall as the organization's new executive director. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted04/8/2026


Industry Data & Insights: Expana March Plant-Based Protein Report
Industry Data & Insights: Expana March Plant-Based Protein Report

Expana March Plant-Based Protein Report covering global monthly market insights. Continue Reading

Date posted03/11/2026


Checking All the Boxes: How Ripple is Pairing Nutrition and Taste to Innovate in Plant-Based Dairy
Checking All the Boxes: How Ripple is Pairing Nutrition and Taste to Innovate in Plant-Based Dairy

Since its founding in 2014 by Adam Lowry and Neil Renninger, Ripple Foods has been transforming the plant-based milk category with its innovative pea protein-based products. Continue Reading

Date posted02/19/2026


Court Rules Texas Plant-Based Food Label Censorship Law is Unconstitutional
Court Rules Texas Plant-Based Food Label Censorship Law is Unconstitutional

The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas has granted a motion for summary judgment filed by Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) on behalf of Tofurky and the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA). Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted01/30/2026


Policy Win: New Law Expands Student Access to Plant-Based Milks
Policy Win: New Law Expands Student Access to Plant-Based Milks

The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) and the Plant Based Foods Institute (PBFI) celebrate the enactment of a new law that expands access to plant-based milks in the National School Lunch Program. Continue Reading

Date posted01/14/2026


New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Highlight Plant Protein While Falling Short on Nuanced Dietary Patterns
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Highlight Plant Protein While Falling Short on Nuanced Dietary Patterns

New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Highlight Plant Protein While Falling Short on Nuanced Dietary Pattern Recommendations Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted01/7/2026


Announcing New Leadership Structure for PBFA
Announcing New Leadership Structure for PBFA

The Plant Based Foods Association and our sister organization the Plant Based Foods Institute  remain firmly committed to our missions to create a healthy, sustainable food system driven by a thriving plant-based food industry. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted11/24/2025


Foodservice Women's Alliance Foodservice Industry Reset Panel
Foodservice Women's Alliance Foodservice Industry Reset Panel

The foodservice industry is changing fast—and leadership is changing with it. In this FWA Industry-Wide Webinar, moderator Hannah Lopez, Head of Marketplace for PBFA, leads an honest, energizing conversation with Sho Shafiei, Kelly Primus, and Julie Swift about what it means to hit reset on how we l Continue Reading

Date posted11/18/2025


Plant-Based Insights with Innova
Plant-Based Insights with Innova

Watch the recording from PBFA's webinar with Michele Scott, PhD from Innova Market Insights for a presentation covering the plant-based market in detail from the consumer perspective, in terms of both attitudes, behavior and potential future shifts. Michele also zooms in on plant-based dairy... Continue Reading

Date posted11/6/2025


Discount or Offer: Marroquin Organic Provides Health & Wellness in Every Sip
Discount or Offer: Marroquin Organic Provides Health & Wellness in Every Sip

Marroquin Organic supplies certified organic proteins, soluble fiber, carob powder & natural gums that solve stability, mouthfeel and clean-label challenges, enabling brands to build functional beverages with confidence. Continue Reading

Date posted10/28/2025


PBFA Statement on 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission Report
PBFA Statement on 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission Report

The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission report is clear: predominantly plant-based dietary patterns are key to a healthier, more sustainable future. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted10/7/2025


Ultra-Processed Foods: Latest Policy Updates and Messaging Research/Guidance
Ultra-Processed Foods: Latest Policy Updates and Messaging Research/Guidance

The term ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is increasingly shaping public debate and policy discussions. From state-level bills to federal regulatory proposals, UPFs are drawing attention from decision-makers, media, and consumers alike, sometimes with plant-based foods being swept into the... Continue Reading

Date posted09/4/2025