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Plant Based Products Celebrates USDA’s Second Annual National Biobased Products Day

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 at increasing the use and purchase of biobased products by federal agencies and a voluntary labeling initiative Read More >

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Plant Based Products Council Announces New Speakers for National Conference in Omaha

March 6, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) announced new speakers for , 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 insights will help guide conference discussions around critical topics such as the Read More >

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Plant Based Products Council Announces New Speakers and Sponsors for Omaha Conference

February 14, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) announced new speakers and sponsors for , which will take place Apr. 8-10 in Omaha, NE.

Sam Kieffer, Vice President of Public Affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation, leads the organization’s government relations, advocacy, and economist teams. He previously served as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, representing and serving farm families across the state. Hailing from a family grain and beef farm in Pennsylvania, Kieffer’s connection to the agricultural industry dates to his childhood and serves as a common thread Read More >

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Plant Based Products Council Announces Nebraska Governor as Opening Speaker

January 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) announced Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen as the official opening speaker for , which will take place Apr. 8-10 in Omaha, NE.

Governor Pillen, who will deliver the conference’s opening remarks, stated,

“I am confident this year’s conference will prove invaluable in our collective pursuit to drive sustainable and innovative solutions in the plant-based products industry. That creates great value to Nebraska agriculture.”

Joining Governor Pillen are esteemed speakers from industry organizations, including Sea F. Briganti, Founder and CEO of LOLIWARE Inc., and Mark Remmert, Read More >

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Plant Based Products Council Announces Additional Panels for Upcoming Conference

January 11, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) announced two additional panels for , which will take place Apr. 8-10 in Omaha, NE. The panels are titled Grower Perspectives: Plant-based Products and Rural America and How They Built It: Local Biomanufacturing Hubs. These panels are in addition to Feedstock Diversity: Innovating the Future of Plant-Based Products and Beyond Functionality: Exploring the World of Durable Bioproducts, which were announced in December.

The panels will cover:

  • Grower Perspectives: Plant-Based Products and Rural America
    Hear firsthand from farmers on how they are implementing sustainable practices at the Read More >
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Plant Based Products Council Unveils First Panels and Speakers for PBPC 2024: Circular Solutions

December 19, 2023

Washington, D.C. – The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) is thrilled to unveil the first speakers and panels for its annual conference from Apr. 8-10, 2024, at the Marriott Downtown in Omaha, NE. Industry leaders, policymakers, growers, and stakeholders who influence and shape the future of plant-based innovation and sustainability will converge at this marquee event. Panels and speakers will include:

Feedstock Diversity: Innovating the Future of Plant-Based Products
, will share insights into her award-winning materials tech company, a pioneer in the replacement of single-use plastics with seaweed-derived products. Joining her is , who Read More >

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Plant Based Products Council’s Annual Conference Adds Six Sponsors

December 11, 2023

Washington, D.C. – The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) is proud to announce Bio Nebraska, Cargill, Corn Refiners Association, Iowa Corn Promotion Board, NatureWorks, and Nebraska Corn Board as sponsors for PBPC is honored to partner with these industry leaders to bring together policymakers, businesses, growers, and visionaries at the heart of America’s bioeconomy to discuss the industry’s current landscape and what lies ahead.

“We are thrilled to have the support of Bio Nebraska, Cargill, Corn Refiners Association, Iowa Corn Promotion Board, NatureWorks, and Nebraska Corn Board as sponsors for ,” said James Glueck, PBPC’s Executive Read More >

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More Consumers Are Purchasing and Embracing the Benefits of Plant-Based Products

More Consumers Are Purchasing and Embracing the Benefits of Plant-Based Products

December 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) today released the findings of its annual consumer research program, revealing trends in consumer attitudes and awareness of products made from renewable inputs like corn, soy, and hemp. This year’s report shows strong interest in plant-based products and highlights how the industry is meeting consumer demand for quality sustainable products – with 80% of consumers reporting they would consider purchasing plant-based products.

“This year’s consumer research findings show that more and more American consumers are making informed decisions about buying and using plant-based products,” says PBPC Executive Read More >