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Strength of the International Plant-Based Movement on Full Display at Recent Summit
Strength of the International Plant-Based Movement on Full Display at Recent Summit

The 2nd Annual International Plant-Based Food Working Group (IPBFWG) Summit, held in Brussels, Belgium from October 12th to 13th, 2023, exuded enthusiasm for international collaboration and community. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted11/6/2023


Breaking News: PBFI Launches Regranting Program to Combat Global Plant-Based Labeling Restrictions
Breaking News: PBFI Launches Regranting Program to Combat Global Plant-Based Labeling Restrictions

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

Postedby Kate Good
Date posted10/31/2023


PBFA Teams Up With Food Service Partners to Promote Plant-Forward Food Service in Federal Facilities
PBFA Teams Up With Food Service Partners to Promote Plant-Forward Food Service in Federal Facilities

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

Date posted10/19/2023


The Role of Plant-Based Foods in Transitioning to a Sustainable Food System: Upcoming IPBFWG Event
The Role of Plant-Based Foods in Transitioning to a Sustainable Food System: Upcoming IPBFWG Event

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

Date posted09/28/2023


FDA Draft Milk Labeling Guidance Discussion
FDA Draft Milk Labeling Guidance Discussion

On March 30th, 2023, PBFA led a discussion about the FDA's draft plant-based milk labeling guidance. Information about the guidance was presented by PBFA's labeling and regulatory consultant, Rebecca Cross, and the discussion was led by Nicole Negowetti, VP of Food Systems. Continue Reading

Date posted03/30/2023


Recording: Navigating California's Proposition 65
Recording: Navigating California's Proposition 65

On this call, we were joined by Counsel Collins Kilgore to discuss the ins and outs of California's Prop 65 and its implications for California's plant-based industry and our members who conduct business in the state. Collins gave a brief history of the regulation, followed by a comprehensive... Continue Reading

Date posted03/16/2023