by PBFA | Jul 1, 2021 | Labeling, Policy |
PBFA released the following statement today from Senior Director of Policy, Nicole Negowetti, on the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations report which notes with respect to plant-based foods that the committee “is concerned by the assertions being made that labeling...
by PBFA | Jun 29, 2021 | Nutrition, Policy |
PBFA is proud to announce its endorsement of The Healthy Future Students and Earth Pilot Program Act, introduced by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D (D-NY). If passed, this bill would create a voluntary grant program for school districts to...
by PBFA | Jun 23, 2021 | Agriculture, Jobs/Economy, PBFA News, Policy |
The COVID-19 pandemic created significant supply chain challenges across industries and the world. In the United States, our PBFA members experienced delays in receiving imported ingredients from several countries. This experience, along with watching farmers contend...
by PBFA | Jun 3, 2021 | Labeling, Policy |
Great news on the plant-based labeling front – the Texas legislature recessed its 2021-22 legislative session without any of the multitude of restrictive labeling bills becoming law. The cattle and animal-meat lobby made Texas a focal point in their effort to push...
by PBFA | Apr 1, 2021 | PBFA News, Policy |
Throughout the first quarter of 2021, the Plant-Based Foods Association has reaffirmed its commitment to support and promote policies that impact the plant-based foods industry. PBFA has established new partnerships with aligned organizations, reaffirmed existing...
by Sahra Pak | Jan 27, 2021 | Nutrition, PBFA News, Policy |
By: Sahra Pak, MS, RD, CPT, DipACLM The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the new 2020-2025 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) just before the new year. The U.S. DGA plays a pivotal role for...
