Plant Based Foods Association

We're excited to recognize ICL Food Specialties as a proud PBFA member! With over 80 years of expertise, ICL Food Specialties isn't just an ingredient solutions provider—they're a strategic partner in transforming our global food landscape. Their comprehensive portfolio spanning plant-based proteins, dairy alternatives, and beyond demonstrates a profound understanding of emerging consumer demands and sustainability challenges. ICL: Impacting Better Food?? Your partner in customized ingredient solutions. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e6NXrBSY Want to see your company highlighted here? Join us as a PBFA Partner member today! #FoodInnovation #Sustainability #PlantBasedFoods #FoodTechnology #FutureOfFood

Join Linette Kwon (Plant Based Foods Association's Data and Consumer Insights Analyst) and Andraia Torsiello (Expana's Marketer Reporter) for an exclusive webinar exploring the latest industry trends, consumer insights and 2024 sales highlights. This session will explore how the plant-based sector has transformed, who today's plant-based shoppers are, key 2024 retail and foodservice data, and the growing role of e-commerce. Food industry professionals, analysts, and anyone interested in the plant-based market's trajectory won't want to miss this deep dive. Register now to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJvbu-G2 #PlantBasedFoods #FoodIndustry #ConsumerTrends #2024Outlook

Exciting visit to one of Pulmuone Foods USA, Inc.'s tofu production facility! ?? PBFA's CEO Rachel Dreskin and Director of Membership Maddie Segal got an inside look at the company's pristine operations that produce millions of tofu products per month. Pulmuone is the largest tofu producer in the U.S., sourcing top-quality, domestically grown soybeans from North America. As a South Korean-founded company (est. 1981), they've grown to provide healthy, plant-based nutrition for millions with their variety of tofu brands and firmness levels. We're grateful for Pulmuone's partnership and leadership in advancing plant-based foods in the U.S. market. Here's to our shared mission of making nutritious, sustainable food accessible for all! ???? #PBFA #Pulmuone #PlantBasedNutrition #SustainableFood

The plant-based movement is gaining momentum, and we've got a must-read blog roundup that you won't want to miss! ?? In our recent posts, we covered some crucial topics including: ?? Empowering women leaders in the fast-casual plant-based space ?? The continued consumer shift towards plant-based foods (new PBFI report findings) ?? Launching the "May Cause" campaign to drive awareness of plant-based options ?? Representing the plant-based industry at major events like Climate Week NYC and the 2024 national conventions ?? Highlighting a company pioneering inclusive eating in schools and beyond Don't miss out on these important updates. Check your inbox or visit https://buff.ly/3Xdf161 to read the full blog roundup. #PlantBased #SustainableFuture #FoodIndustry

In October, PBFA led an important conversation about women's leadership at the 2024 Fast Casual Executive Summit. Our Head of Marketplace Development, Hannah Lopez, moderated "Breaking Bread and Biases: Empowering Women for Fast Casual Leadership" alongside incredible industry leaders who shared insights on mentorship, sponsorship, and disrupting the status quo. Thank you to our amazing panelists: Shokouh Shafiei (DSA Signage), Julie Swift (Foodservice Women's Alliance - FWA), Suzie Tsai (Bonchon), and Charnell Smith-Landry (Smalls Sliders) for an honest discussion about creating systemic change in hospitality leadership. Explore our latest blog on empowering women leaders in fast-casual dining and the ongoing journey toward a more inclusive food industry: https://lnkd.in/eyerkukQ #PlantBased #WomenLeaders #FoodIndustryLeadership

?? Exciting News: Introducing PBFA Partners! We're evolving to better serve our plant-based community. Our new Partner Membership Model welcomes businesses across the entire plant-based ecosystem—from ingredient suppliers to retailers and service providers. What's New: ?? Streamlined membership structure ?? Enhanced benefits package ?? Expanded networking opportunities ?? New collaboration possibilities with retailers, brokers, and foodservice partners Ready to grow with us? Learn more about Partner benefits and join the future of food: ?? Partner Benefits: https://buff.ly/3UvJwBW ?? FAQs: https://buff.ly/40prGEk ?? Join PBFA: https://buff.ly/48yr0yG Questions? Contact [email protected] Note: The only change for food manufacturer members is that the name of the membership model is now "Members" - No action is required. #PlantBasedFoods #FoodInnovation #FoodIndustry

?? Our latest collaboration with 84.51° and Kroger analyzes four years of consumer spending patterns across millions of U.S. households. The data shows sustained interest in plant-based categories despite economic headwinds and suggests a transition from animal-based to plant-based foods, driven by multiple consumer motivations. Key findings demonstrate that as accessibility and pricing continue to improve, plant-based categories are positioned for significant growth and increased market penetration. Read the full analysis: https://buff.ly/3zYrPUF #PlantBased #ConsumerInsights #RetailTrends #FutureOfFood #Sustainability

?? Latest Insights: Plant-Based Migration Continues to Reshape Retail Landscape. New research, conducted in collaboration with Kroger and 84.51?, reveals a consistent four-year trend: consumers are steadily shifting from animal to plant-based products. Key insights from analyzing 7M households (2022-2023): ?? Shoppers are reducing spend on animal products, especially milk, cheese & fresh meat. ?? There is increased loyalty in plant-based milk, frozen meat & meals. ?? Health consciousness and the rising cost of animal products are driving plant-based sales. Want to dive deeper into the data? Download the complete Migration Analysis Report here: https://buff.ly/3zYrPUF #PlantBased #RetailInnovation #ConsumerTrends #FutureOfFood #Sustainability #RetailStrategy

??? New report now available to download for all! Insights from the latest Plant-Based Migration Analysis from Kroger, the Plant Based Foods Institute, and 84.51° data insights demonstrate for the fourth year in a row that shoppers who engage with plant-based foods gradually reduce their spend in related animal-based food categories over time. This groundbreaking research quantified the behavior of ~7 million plant-based consumer households over two years (2022-2023) and builds on research conducted since 2019, providing a blueprint for retailers to expand their plant-based offerings, potentially driving category growth and building customer loyalty across store departments. Download the report, get all the data, and view more key findings here: https://buff.ly/3zYrPUF #data #plantbased #consumerinsights #retail

Our latest member-exclusive quarterly one-pager focuses on "Feeding the Family" as we transition from summer to the new school year. ????? https://buff.ly/3YaDBmH Discover: Key category insights Actionable strategies Solutions for busy families PBFA members: Get free access to valuable data on meeting families' evolving needs and preferences in the plant-based space. Download the report now and stay ahead in the market! ???? #PlantBased #FamilyMeals #MarketInsights #PBFA