As we embark on a season full of sweet treats, this month the PBFA team spoke to Darko Mandich, CEO and Co-Founder of Mellody Foods—a plant-based honey company on a mission to save the world’s native pollinators from extinction. The honeybee, one of our world’s hardest working pollinators, is often overlooked in the fight to […] The post Mellody Foods’ Darko Mandich and Dr. Aaron Schaller are on a Mission to Save the World’s Honeybees appeared first on Plant Based Foods Association ..read more

The PBFA Policy team has been working tirelessly  to increase the visibility and impact of the plant-based foods industry with key decision-makers in Washington, D.C.. That is why, just last week, PBFA’s new Senior Director of Policy Marjorie Mulhall was joined by Federal Policy Consultant Bev Paul, and Associate Director of Member Relations Maddie Segal […] The post Strategic Advocacy in Action: PBFA Elevates Plant-Based Foods Industry on Capitol Hill appeared first on Plant Based Foods Association ..read more

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. Since its formal establishment in 2021, the group has grown from a modest cluster of motivated trade associations into a coalition of twelve inspired and engaged organizations, all […] The post Strength of the International Plant-Based Movement on Full Display at Recent Summit appeared first on Plant Based Foods Association ..read more

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. As a growing number of consumers became interested in plant-based foods, there became a clear need for the industry to establish a collective voice to champion initiatives and advocate for government […] The post Breaking News: PBFI Launches Regranting Program to Combat Global Plant-Based Labeling Restrictions appeared first on Plant Based Foods Association ..read more

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 from day one with sentiments of love, nostalgia, and New York City pride. Pleese® was co-founded in a humble […] The post New York City Pride, the Power of Pizza, and a Dream of a Brighter Future: The Story of Pleese® Foods and Co-Founders Kobi and Abev Regev appeared first on Plant Based Foods Association ..read more

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. Findings from the Clickstream Study and the third annual Migration Analysis – two in-depth and comprehensive reports created in collaboration with PBFA’s marketplace […] The post Panel Recap: Understanding Consumer Shopping Behavior and Beliefs Across Plant-Based and Animal-Based Categories appeared first on Plant Based Foods Association ..read more

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. That is why this past September, PBFA Foodservice Director, Hannah Lopez, teamed up with the Environmental […] The post PBFA Teams Up With Food Service Partners to Promote Climate-Friendly and Plant-Forward Food Service in Federal Facilities appeared first on Plant Based Foods Association ..read more

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. With an intentional blend of simple, yet crucial elements, all carefully crafted to deliver success – innovation, taste, texture, food safety, and sustainability – each of RevoluGreen!’s […] The post RevoluGreen! is Taking Over the Green Revolution With Their Ready-to-Eat, Plant-Based Meals appeared first on Plant Based Foods Association ..read more

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) is taking center stage to champion the cause […] The post The Role of Plant-Based Foods in Transitioning to a Sustainable Food System: Upcoming IPBFWG Event appeared first on Plant Based Foods Association ..read more

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.  Peace. Love. Plants. With this in mind, we are launching a shopper marketing […] The post New PBFA Member Opportunities Aim to Grow Consumer Demand for Plant-Based Foods Around the Holidays appeared first on Plant Based Foods Association ..read more