The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) was founded in 2016 in conjunction with the meteoric rise and rapid acceleration of the plant-based foods industry. Continue Reading
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In a conversation with Kobi Regev, co-founder of plant-based pizza cheese company Pleese Foods, Inc., the PBFA team got to take an in-depth look at the moving story of the brand’s founding – a story infused with love, nostalgia, and New York City pride. Continue Reading
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
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
With consumer awareness of and demand for plant-based foods reaching unprecedented heights in recent years, the industry and its stakeholders are ready for the next phase of its evolution. Continue Reading
RevoluGreen!, a plant-based, ready-made meals brand originating in the Mediterranean expanse, is embarking on a tireless mission to bring their ‘gastronomic’ revolution to every corner of the world. Continue Reading
The impact of our global food system on people, planet, and animals is well-documented. As we look toward the future and the importance of being able to feed our growing population without causing further harm to our delicate ecosystem the International Plant Based Foods Working Group (IPBFWG) Continue Reading
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
Natural Products Expo East is right around the corner! Taking place September 20-23, 2023 in Philadelphia, Expo East is the largest natural and organic products trade show on the East Coast. Continue Reading
In a conversation with Viraj Puri, Co-Founder and CEO of mission-driven agtech startup Gotham Greens, the PBFA team got an in-depth look at the company’s unique story and visionary outlook for the future of food. Continue Reading
Plant Based World Expo (PBW), North America’s only 100% plant-based event designed exclusively for foodservice and retail professionals, distributors, investors, and manufacturers returns for the fourth time to New York on September 7-8, 2023 at the Javits Center. Over forty-five PBFA... Continue Reading
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