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From Soil to Snacks: How Snacktivist Foods is Partnering with Farmers to Produce Better Foods
From Soil to Snacks: How Snacktivist Foods is Partnering with Farmers to Produce Better Foods

In this interview, Renee and Carl speak with Snacktivist Foods founder and CEO Joni Kindwall-Moore, and Martin Goter, an organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farmer from Woodworth, North Dakota. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted05/26/2023


Meet the PBFA Team: Nikki Smith, Associate Director, Marketplace Development
Meet the PBFA Team: Nikki Smith, Associate Director, Marketplace Development

In the spirit of fostering closer community and connection, we invite you to get to know our dedicated team members and learn more about their contributions to our vibrant community. Continue Reading

Date posted05/25/2023


How Terviva is Using a "Miracle Tree" to Embrace Regenerative Ag and Empower Farming Communities
How Terviva is Using a "Miracle Tree" to Embrace Regenerative Ag and Empower Farming Communities

In celebration of Earth Month, PBFA looked to feature a member making tangible, innovative contributions to the field of sustainability. And by any measure, trailblazing start-up Terviva fits the bill. Continue Reading

Date posted05/2/2023


PBFA Submits Comment on FTC Green Guides
PBFA Submits Comment on FTC Green Guides

According to a recent survey from consulting firm Kearny, around 40% of consumers factor in sustainability when purchasing food. With growing consumer interest in foods and other products that align with their values, transparency in marketing is becoming increasingly important. Continue Reading

Date posted04/25/2023


Minh Tsai of Hodo Foods on Meeting Consumer Demand with Delicious and Sustainable Plant-Based Foods
Minh Tsai of Hodo Foods on Meeting Consumer Demand with Delicious and Sustainable Plant-Based Foods

When it comes to meeting consumer demand for convenient, versatile, flavorful plant-based proteins–PBFA Member Hodo Foods stands out as a leader in the space. Over the past 20 years, this company has grown from a single farmer’s market stall into a force of a company. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted04/19/2023


The Story of Plant-Based Foods in 2022: Resilience, Growth Trends, and Engaged Consumers
The Story of Plant-Based Foods in 2022: Resilience, Growth Trends, and Engaged Consumers

Coming off a year of rising inflation rates and continued supply network disruptions, plant-based foods have faced a rocky landscape. Consumers became more price-conscious and companies continued to adapt and innovate to bolster their ingredient sourcing or secure funding. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted04/11/2023


Intentional Culture: How Inclusivity is Creating Pathways for the PBFA Team to Thrive
Intentional Culture: How Inclusivity is Creating Pathways for the PBFA Team to Thrive

On the list of traits that are widely regarded as markers of good leadership, confidence and charisma usually rank pretty high: When you think about the qualities that would boost someone’s chances of being hired or landing a promotion, are you more likely to respond positively to candidates who are Continue Reading

Date posted03/30/2023


How Best Friends Hannah Hong and Mollie Cha Built a Thriving Plant-Based Desserts Company
How Best Friends Hannah Hong and Mollie Cha Built a Thriving Plant-Based Desserts Company

Sixteen years ago, best friends Hannah Hong and Mollie Cha founded Must Love, a plant-based desserts company that started as a fun after-dinner project in Mollie's kitchen. Today, they lead a team of all women and have created a flourishing business with a flexible and unfettered work culture. Continue Reading

Date posted03/28/2023


Panel Recap: State of Plant-Based Series @ Expo West
Panel Recap: State of Plant-Based Series @ Expo West

After a wonderful few days visiting members and exploring all the latest innovations in plant-based foods on the tradeshow floor, the PBFA team shifted gears to host a series of educational conversations as part of the “State of Plant-Based and Alternative Protein” panel series at Expo West. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted03/15/2023


Top 3 Plant-Based Food Trends Fresh From the Expo West Showfloor
Top 3 Plant-Based Food Trends Fresh From the Expo West Showfloor

The energy and excitement around plant-based foods was palpable at Expo West 2023 in Anaheim, California. The go-to tradeshow for new innovation, leading trends, and expert insights on the natural product space, Expo West garners thousands of attendees and exhibitors every year. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted03/14/2023


Set your agenda: The PBFA community @ Natural Products Expo West Conference 2023
Set your agenda: The PBFA community @ Natural Products Expo West Conference 2023

Written by: Alison Spasser Tuesday, March 7 Climate Day: Increasing Consumer Adoption of Plant-Based with Climate-Centered Innovation 4:00 - 4:45 PM PT; Marriott, Marquis Center Participating: Rachel Dreskin, CEO, Plant Based Foods Association Julie Kunen, Director of Sustainability,... Continue Reading

Date posted02/28/2023


How Kesha Stickland Took the Leap from Software to Food to Create Award-Winning Mushroom Meat
How Kesha Stickland Took the Leap from Software to Food to Create Award-Winning Mushroom Meat

The PBFA team recently had the privilege to speak with Kesha Stickland, CEO and Co-Founder of The Mushroom Meat Co., about her experience as a Black founder in the plant-based industry, and how she shaped the unique brand vision and story of her innovative company. Continue Reading

Date posted02/27/2023