December 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck released the following statement after the affirmative vote of the House Democratic Caucus to name Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee.

“PBPC is glad to see one of the top champions of the American ag bioeconomy in Congress elected to a House Ag Committee leadership role. Rep. Craig has worked in a bipartisan fashion to ensure the future of plant-based products is in the U.S., not overseas. We are excited to work with her in a new capacity to Read More >

December 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck released the following statement on new legislation to extend the 2018 Farm Bill as well as provide economic and disaster relief to American producers.

“PBPC is grateful to see Congress has avoided the harmful consequences that could have resulted from the failure to extend all provisions of the current farm bill. The future of plant-based product development needs policy certainty from Washington, and we are grateful to see bipartisan support for American agriculture and the ag bioeconomy.

“While we are grateful for another year of Read More >

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck released the following statement after President-elect Donald Trump selected Brooke Rollins to serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture:

“The Plant Based Products Council is pleased to congratulate Brooke Rollins on President-elect Trump choosing her to serve as the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Plant-based products made in America from feedstocks produced by American farmers represent the future of the ag bioeconomy, and we look forward to a productive relationship with Rollins and others in the Trump Administration to bring quality jobs to rural communities, encourage innovative manufacturing processes, Read More >

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, James Glueck, Executive Director of the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC), made the following statement regarding the election of Donald Trump as the 47^th President of the United States:

“The Plant Based Products Council congratulates President-elect Donald Trump on his successful campaign. Innovative products made from plant-based materials represent the future of packaging, consumer goods, chemicals, and more, and are key to driving rural economic growth in the U.S.  We look forward to working toward that future with the Trump administration.”

September 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bioplastics champions gathered at the Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C., Friday to discuss the future of the industry and the policy solutions necessary to maximize the sector’s potential at the USDA National Policy Summit on the Future of Bioplastics. The event included key input from Plant Based Products Council members on the need for bioplastics research and development, federal support for the industry, and how farmers and consumers can benefit from growth of the bioeconomy.

“The innovative solutions we need to reduce plastic waste while we diversify markets for American producers are Read More >

Washington, D.C. – The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) concluded its second annual conference, in Omaha, Nebraska, where industry leaders explored the latest innovations, business models, and policies shaping the lifecycle of plant-based products and advancing a circular economy. From Monday, April 8, to Wednesday, April 10, attendees engaged with policymakers, industry leaders, and experts through dynamic panels, inspiring keynotes, networking sessions, facility tours, and more.

Keynote speakers included Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Business Cooperative Service. Remarks were presented by Nebraska’s entire congressional delegation, including Sens. 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 to work for CRA,” said John Bode, CEO 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 at increasing the use and purchase of biobased products by federal agencies and a voluntary labeling initiative Read More >