Steven Sherman, CEO, BioLogiQ For this edition of Plant Based Leaders, we interviewed Steven Sherman, the CEO of PBPC member BioLogiQ, a bioplastics leader with a footprint in both the U.S. and Asia. Q Tell us a bit about the founding of BioLogiQ and its mission. A We were founded to reduce the accumulation of plastic pollution on our planet, and that mission is right there in our name. We leverage natural systems, that’s the “bio,” and we do so in pragmatic and realistic ways, that’s the “logic,” and we deliver unique innovation, the “iQ.” Our founder, Brad LaPray, started ..read more

Welcome to the Plant Based Products Council Newsletter! If you have friends or colleagues interested in our industry, please let them know to sign up for our newsletter. Then, read on for the latest in PBPC news and activities, as well as some of the amazing innovations, trends, and developments happening right now in the sustainability and bioeconomy world! If you missed our last edition, read the March 15th newsletter here.  Subscribe Today NEW PBPC 2024: CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS We look forward to seeing participants at PBPC’s second annual conference, PBPC 2024: Circular Solu ..read more

March 27, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Spencer Chase as its new Senior Director of Communications. Chase will lead the external communications and media relations efforts for CRA and the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC), elevating the profile of both organizations through strategic and coordinated efforts that highlight the knowledge and advocacy of CRA and PBPC staff experts. “Spencer brings a wealth of knowledge about the critical intersection of agriculture and journalism, and we look forward to putting that expertise t ..read more

Welcome to the Plant Based Products Council Newsletter! If you have friends or colleagues interested in our industry, please let them know to sign up for our newsletter. Then, read on for the latest in PBPC news and activities, as well as some of the amazing innovations, trends, and developments happening right now in the sustainability and bioeconomy world! If you missed our last edition, read the March 1st newsletter here.  Subscribe Today NEW PBPC 2024: CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS SPEAKERS Mark your calendars for PBPC’s second annual conference, PBPC 2024: Circular Solutions ..read more

For this edition of Plant Based Leaders, we connected with PBPC member Bio Nebraska, a trade association representing the state’s biosciences sector. The non-profit group has over 125 entities across the sector, including in human health, animal health, agriculture, renewable fuels, and biomanufacturing, as well as educational institutions and service providers. Rob Owen, Executive Director of Bio Nebraska sat for the Q&A, which has been edited. Q Tell us a bit about the history and the founding of Bio Nebraska. A We were founded in 2005, so we are approaching twenty years. Bi ..read more

By James Glueck, PBPC Executive Director America’s natural resources and people are the backbone of the agricultural economy of this nation. As with any industry, keeping pace with innovation and workforce needs is crucial to growing and sustaining economic opportunities in agriculture. However, there is a challenge facing the agriculture and bioeconomy industries – innovation brain drain. Innovation Brain Drain Brain drain refers to the exodus of highly-skilled and educated individuals from one state or region, typically in search of better career opportunities, higher salaries, or impro ..read more

March 8, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Today, the Plant Based Products Council joins the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in celebrating the second annual National Biobased Products Day. The awareness day recognizes biobased products and highlights the positive impact and progress of the industry in expanding job opportunities, investing in rural communities, inspiring innovative and circular solutions, strengthening global competitiveness, and driving towards a more sustainable future. National Biobased Products Day is an opportunity to celebrate USDA’s BioPreferred® Program, aimed a ..read more

March 6, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Today, the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) announced new speakers for PBPC 2024: Circular Solutions, which will take place Apr. 8-10 in Omaha, NE. Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, Administrator of the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service, joins PBPC 2024 as the keynote speaker for the lunch reception. She previously served as USDA’s Rural Development State Director for Illinois and has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, working with community, regional, and state leaders to drive positive change. Her expertise and insigh ..read more

Welcome to the Plant Based Products Council Newsletter! If you have friends or colleagues interested in our industry, please let them know to sign up for our newsletter. Then, read on for the latest in PBPC news and activities, as well as some of the amazing innovations, trends, and developments happening right now in the sustainability and bioeconomy world! If you missed our last edition, read the February 16th newsletter here.  Subscribe Today NEW PBPC 2024: CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS SPEAKERS AND SPONSORS Mark your calendars for PBPC’s second annual conference, PBPC 2024: C ..read more

Welcome to the Plant Based Products Council Newsletter! If you have friends or colleagues interested in our industry, please let them know to sign up for our newsletter. Then, read on for the latest in PBPC news and activities, as well as some of the amazing innovations, trends, and developments happening right now in the sustainability and bioeconomy world! If you missed our last edition, read the February 2nd newsletter here.  Subscribe Today NEW PBPC 2024: CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS SPEAKERS AND SPONSORS Early bird registration for PBPC Members ends today, Feb. 16, for PBPC’s se ..read more