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Driving Sustainability Goals Through Third-Party Certifications
Driving Sustainability Goals Through Third-Party Certifications

Hosted by Progressive Grocer and featuring PBFA VP of Marketplace Development Julie Emmett, MyForest Foods CMO Sarah-Marie Cole, Natural Grocers VP of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs Alan Lewis, and Earth Fare Category Manager Jaden McTaggart, this webinar gives an inside look at how... Continue Reading

Date posted04/18/2024


The Plant Based Foods Certified Seal: A Powerful Trust Mark for Brands
The Plant Based Foods Certified Seal: A Powerful Trust Mark for Brands

In today's market, consumers are more discerning than ever about the products they buy. They want transparency about ingredients and how foods are produced. They also want assurances that the products align with their values. This is especially true for plant-based foods. Continue Reading

Date posted04/10/2024


From Mango Chipotle Chorizo to Plant-Based Hot Honey: 7 PBFA Member Launches from Expo West 2024
From Mango Chipotle Chorizo to Plant-Based Hot Honey: 7 PBFA Member Launches from Expo West 2024

Natural Products Expo West 2024 is just around the corner, and the PBFA community is ready to take on our industry’s largest natural and organic products tradeshow, showcasing new product launches, announcements, and activations. Continue Reading

Date posted03/8/2024


Plant-Based by Default Legislation Wins in LA County, Paving the Way for City Procurement Programs
Plant-Based by Default Legislation Wins in LA County, Paving the Way for City Procurement Programs

This week, Los Angeles County passed a motion that requires all departmental food procurement to be plant-based by default. Politicians Lindsey Horvath and Hilda Solis, both Members of the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, successfully spearheaded the effort. Continue Reading

Date posted03/1/2024


Sailing Towards Sustainability: Cruise Lines Set Sail on a Plant-Based Journey
Sailing Towards Sustainability: Cruise Lines Set Sail on a Plant-Based Journey

In recent years, the cruise line industry has been navigating towards more sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Cruise companies are now setting their sights on expanding and enhancing their plant-based offerings to cater to the growing demand for sustainable and healthy dining options. Continue Reading

Date posted02/22/2024


Driving Fast Food's Plant-Based Revolution
Driving Fast Food's Plant-Based Revolution

Plant based but make it FAST. Ever wonder what the fast food companies are doing to keep up with the growing consumer demand? Representatives from the Plant Based Foods Association, ProVeg International, and Greener by Default present an insightful webinar focusing on the state of plant based in... Continue Reading

Date posted11/2/2023


Recap: Understanding Consumer Shopping Behavior in & Beliefs Across Plant & Animal-Based Categories
Recap: Understanding Consumer Shopping Behavior in & Beliefs Across Plant & Animal-Based Categories

As plant-based foods continue to gain prominence in the marketplace, new research shows a promising trend for the industry: consumers that purchase plant-based foods are gradually displacing their spend in animal-based categories. Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2023


PBFA Teams Up With Food Service Partners to Promote Plant-Forward Food Service in Federal Facilities
PBFA Teams Up With Food Service Partners to Promote Plant-Forward Food Service in Federal Facilities

The need for plant-forward options in federal facilities has never been clearer: With research showing that sustainability and health are increasingly on the minds of consumers, government facilities are uniquely positioned to set an example by leading the way. Continue Reading

Date posted10/19/2023


Promoting Plant-Forward Food Service in Federal Facilities
Promoting Plant-Forward Food Service in Federal Facilities

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

Date posted09/28/2023


New PBFA Member Opportunities Aim to Grow Consumer Demand for Plant-Based Foods Around the Holidays
New PBFA Member Opportunities Aim to Grow Consumer Demand for Plant-Based Foods Around the Holidays

PBFA wants to put brands back in the driver's seat with regard to messaging and promotion in the marketplace. Ensuring we can build demand will allow the plant-based industry and its brands to illustrate the power of the consumer interest to retailers. Continue Reading

Date posted09/15/2023


New Report Reveals 47% of Plant-Based Sales Fueled by Emerging Categories
New Report Reveals 47% of Plant-Based Sales Fueled by Emerging Categories

Following the release of our 2022 Plant-Based Foods State of the Marketplace Summary Report that highlighted the sales performance of the most prominent categories in retail and foodservice, our Marketplace Development team set to work on analyzing the data to glean insights on how newer, emerging Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted08/22/2023


Nurturing Connection and Partnership: PBFA's Impact at Kroger's VegFest 2023
Nurturing Connection and Partnership: PBFA's Impact at Kroger's VegFest 2023

While the food landscape continues to change due to the lasting effects of the pandemic, the shifts in the economic landscape, and changes in generational needs and innovation in general, educating consumers and strengthening partnerships between plant-based companies and food retailers is vital. Continue Reading

Date posted08/14/2023