PBFA Statement on 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission Report
The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission report is clear: predominantly plant-based dietary patterns are key to a healthier, more sustainable future. Plant-based foods represent an immediate, practical solution. We're proud to support the agricultural expansion needed to secure this vision and the innovative companies making it delicious and accessible.
Rising demand for plant-based foods in the U.S. fuels economic growth and creates thousands of jobs. This growth offers American farmers valuable opportunities to diversify with crops like soy, peas, oats, chickpeas, and lentils. These foods provide high-quality protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals that support health and well-being across all stages of life. Through innovation and collaboration, plant-based food companies are meeting this moment and making plant-rich eating more accessible, more appealing, and more impactful than ever before. Through this synergy, we can expand eating patterns that prevent chronic disease, close nutrient gaps, and ensure that people everywhere can enjoy meals that are both nourishing and delicious.
The growth of plant-based foods builds a more robust U.S. value chain that supports economic vitality, nutrition security, and a food system better prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
“Plant Based Foods Association celebrates the commitment of plant-based food companies delivering innovative, delicious foods that offer consumers the variety and nutrition they want while meeting the sustainability goals our planet requires. Realizing the recommendations of the EAT-Lancet Commission requires collaboration and commitment to a better future. We’re proud to work alongside partners across the food system in building a healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable tomorrow through plant-based foods.”