PBFA News

I recently had the opportunity to tour the brand new North Carolina Food Innovation Lab (NCFIL) in Kannapolis. NCFIL is managed by NC State University and is the nation’s only facility with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) capabilities that is dedicated to supporting plant-based food Continue Reading

The science is clear: We need to act now if we hope to mitigate the most extreme impacts of global warming, many of which are already starting to be seen in unprecedented weather events, food insecurity, drought, wildfires, and more. Continue Reading

With tradeshow season in full swing, I recently had the pleasure of attending IFT First in Chicago run by the Institute of Food Technologists. FIRST means Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology and the show is IFT’s response to the transformative nature of the global food system. Continue Reading

PBFA is proud to join 46 organizations in urging President Biden and the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy Ambassador Susan Rice, as part of the upcoming White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, to issue an executive order to implement the Food Service Guidelines (FSG) Continue Reading

When it comes to building a food company that centers on the values of equity and sustainability, Seth Goldman has been at the forefront of mission-driven brands for years. Seth is the co-founder of PBFA member company Eat the Change, an innovative plant-based snack company Continue Reading

The Plant Based Foods Institute (The Institute) joined 200+ groups to send a letter to Administrator Michael Regan at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), demanding that the EPA use its authority to hold concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), also known as factory farms Continue Reading

For the first time in nearly half a century, the White House will be hosting a Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health in September 2022. Given high rates of chronic, diet-related diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, as well as the fact that millions of Americans suffer from hunger Continue Reading

The impact of greenhouse gas emissions on our rapidly warming planet is a fact that has been well documented and proven time and again. Numerous UN IPCC reports urge world governments to take aggressive action to end dependence on fossil fuels and act on strategies to limit greenhouse gas emissions Continue Reading

Our Member Spotlight Series showcases the incredible work of the companies 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

The typical American diet has become a bit of a joke – large portion sizes of fried and fatty foods and big sugary drinks. But the current status of American food and beverage consumption is no laughing matter. Americans are falling well short of dietary recommendations Continue Reading

“A transformed food system is part of how we as a country become more resilient and competitive in the case of big and future challenges and threats.” Continue Reading

In honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the PBFA team had the pleasure to interview co-founders of The Herbivorous Butcher, Aubry and Kale Walch. Raised in Guam and immersed in Guamianian cooking, the sibling duo use their knowledge of beloved foods from their childhoods Continue Reading