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As plant-based expands food service footprint, school foods take center stage
As plant-based expands food service footprint, school foods take center stage

Research has shown time and time again that plant-based foods are central to healthy and nutritious diets—a reality that makes it imperative that schools across the country increase their availability of plant-based options. Continue Reading

Date posted12/15/2022


Expert Insights: How to Successfully Engage with Retail
Expert Insights: How to Successfully Engage with Retail

There is continuous and inevitable growth in the plant-based sector as consumer interest and needs evolve. For successful growth, the manufacturer will need to be smart, consumer-focused, and data-based. Continue Reading

Date posted12/12/2022


Research: Shifting shopper spending behaviors across plant-based and animal-based food categories
Research: Shifting shopper spending behaviors across plant-based and animal-based food categories

The first-of-its-kind research aimed to understand plant-based shopper behavior and consumer sentiment to identify whether shoppers are shifting away from their animal-based foods spend and increasing plant-based foods spend and if so, why. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted11/30/2022


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