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How Abe’s Vegan Muffins is Pioneering a Culture of Inclusive Eating in Schools and Beyond
How Abe’s Vegan Muffins is Pioneering a Culture of Inclusive Eating in Schools and Beyond

Abe’s Vegan Muffins, a plant-based dessert brand dedicated to creating allergy-friendly baked goods, is changing the landscape of inclusive eating and raising awareness about the impact severe food allergies can have on children and families alike. Continue Reading

Date posted08/28/2024


Spotlight: Meet the PBFA Affiliate Members Championing the Growth of the Plant-Based Foods Industry
Spotlight: Meet the PBFA Affiliate Members Championing the Growth of the Plant-Based Foods Industry

This month, we at PBFA are excited to shine a much-deserved spotlight on our affiliate members: a cohort of companies that provide invaluable services to our industry’s plant-based food manufacturers, and who stabilize and support our industry’s growth, often from behind the scenes. Continue Reading

Date posted08/15/2024


Women Breaking Barriers in Food Service
Women Breaking Barriers in Food Service

The Industry Now Summit came to a close in June, and PBFA had an incredible opportunity to co-chair the event and represent the plant-based foods industry, elevating the discourse around innovation in our space. Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2024


Sowing Seeds of Change: PBFA Members Lobby on Capitol Hill for Policies to Support Plant-Based Foods
Sowing Seeds of Change: PBFA Members Lobby on Capitol Hill for Policies to Support Plant-Based Foods

This month, PBFA members and staff gathered in Washington D.C. to lobby for the plant-based foods industry on Capitol Hill. This was the largest and most concerted advocacy effort known yet to our industry. Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2024


Celebrating Pride Month: Ways to Support the LGBTQ+ Community
Celebrating Pride Month: Ways to Support the LGBTQ+ Community

In celebration of 2024 Pride Month, we have updated our list of last year’s educational and actionable resources, including more tools and charities/organizations that we enthusiastically invite you to support. Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2024


What US Marketplace Leaders Can Learn From International Retailers as They Rally Behind Plant-Based
What US Marketplace Leaders Can Learn From International Retailers as They Rally Behind Plant-Based

As European retailers pledge and subsequently activate their commitments to key health and sustainability goals, we’re seeing exciting results emerging from the international marketplace. Continue Reading

Date posted06/17/2024


4 Trends From the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show that Demonstrate Plant-Based Innovation
4 Trends From the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show that Demonstrate Plant-Based Innovation

From groundbreaking brand launches to product enhancements, here are the key highlights and food trends that emerged from the 2024 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Trade Show. Continue Reading

Date posted06/14/2024


Everything’s Coming Up Plant-Based: 5 Recent Industry Wins
Everything’s Coming Up Plant-Based: 5 Recent Industry Wins

We at PBFA believe it’s important to take notice of all the progress our industry has made just this year and cherish the immense collaboration behind it, so we compiled a list of five major recent plant-based wins. Continue Reading

Date posted06/5/2024


2foods on Fusing Tokyo’s Art Scene With Their Vision of a Plant-Based Future
2foods on Fusing Tokyo’s Art Scene With Their Vision of a Plant-Based Future

The PBFA team recently had the chance to speak with representatives of 2foods USA to hear about their vision for the plant-based foods industry, and learn what lies at the center of the cultural and culinary blend that has propelled the company to expand from Japan to the U.S. Continue Reading

Date posted05/30/2024


How All Y’alls Foods & Louisville Vegan Jerky Work Together to Strengthen the Plant-Based Industry
How All Y’alls Foods & Louisville Vegan Jerky Work Together to Strengthen the Plant-Based Industry

PBFA members and plant-based jerky leaders All Y’all’s Foods and Louisville Vegan Jerky Co. united to form an exciting partnership: Co-manufacturing to produce their plant-based jerkies under the same roof. Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2024


Why Plant-Based Policy Work is Needed
Why Plant-Based Policy Work is Needed

We believe that plant-based foods are at the heart of a healthier, more sustainable, more equitable food system—and the plant-based foods industry is central to making that brighter food future possible. Learn why policies that support plant-based foods are crucial to achieving this vision. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted05/29/2024


Building a Plant-Based Supply Chain: PBFA/I Comments on Specialty Crops Competitiveness Initiative
Building a Plant-Based Supply Chain: PBFA/I Comments on Specialty Crops Competitiveness Initiative

The Plant Based Foods Association and Plant Based Foods Institute recently submitted comments in response to the USDA’s request for information on the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Initiative (SCCI). Continue Reading

Date posted05/23/2024