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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. Watch Now Continue Reading
On this call, we were joined by Counsel Collins Kilgore to discuss the ins and outs of California's Proposition 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... Continue Reading
On our first call of this kind, Matt Cotton of Rooted Food Sales shared with the PBFA community his best tips and tricks for navigating the world of foodservice, sharing valuable insights in a fireside chat-style call, where members were welcome to ask their questions live during the event. If... Continue Reading
On this annual kickoff call, PBFA CEO Rachel Dreskin shared with the PBFA community what’s in the pipeline for 2023—taking stock of where we are now and how we will be working closely with members to chart a prosperous course for our association and the broader plant-based foods... Continue Reading
In an effort to raise awareness around the opportunities for plant-based food companies looking to engage with school food programs, PBFA recently welcomed partner organization Friends of the Earth (FOE) to present "School Foods 101,” a highly informative webinar that provided PBFA... Continue Reading
Kelly Horan, Impact Strategy Consultant to PBFA and Public Health Graduate Student at UC-Berkeley, breaks down the challenges that the food industry--and the planet--are facing when it comes to plastics, rising consumer interest in sustainable packaging alternatives, potential solutions for... Continue Reading
Brandon Casteel, Vice President of Channel and Retail Partnerships at SPINS, joins PBFA's own Julie Emmett to speak in-depth about how rising inflation is impacting consumer perspectives and behavior in grocery retail overall, and for plant-based foods specifically. Throughout his insight-rich... Continue Reading
On this call, the Plant Based Foods Institute's Renee Smith Nickelson and Carl Jorgensen are joined by Dr. Shelley Balanko of The Hartman Group to discuss consumer insights and growing consumer recognition of issues related to sustainability, environmental impact, and regenerative agriculture.... Continue Reading
On this call, PBFA's Julie Emmett and Jennifer Holt dive into our huge 2021 retail sales data release and provide key insights on the performance of plant-based foods across categories. Insights included the impact of price, growth and share of plant-based foods, and key consumer purchasing... Continue Reading
On this call, our expert lineup of speakers--including PBFA' Jen Jacobs, Mark Nelson of Lineage Logistics, and Conor O'Toole of Miyoko's Creamery--discussed innovative ways to solve the challenges and costs of e-commerce fulfillment for perishable plant-based foods, broke down key trends and... Continue Reading
On this call, Nicole Negowetti, PBFA VP of Policy and Food Systems, provided key policy updates and Carl Jorgensen, Agriculture Consultant to PBFI, led a panel featuring Isabelle Steichen, Co-Founder and CEO of Lupii; David Oien, CEO and one of the founding farmers of Timeless Seeds; and... Continue Reading
On this call, PBFA CEO Rachel Dreskin and Board President Nicole Sopko discussed the missions, priorities, and objectives that will guide the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) and the Plant Based Foods Institute (PBFI) in the years to come. Members were able to get a comprehensive look at... Continue Reading
