May 14, 2025

Washington, D.C. – The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) is pleased to announce the addition of Sydney Van de Meulebroecke as its new Manager of Bioproducts Policy. In this role, Van de Meulebroecke will support the advancement of PBPC’s federal policy agenda, bringing valuable expertise in sustainability, regulatory affairs, and stakeholder engagement to PBPC’s growing advocacy efforts. She will work closely with PBPC members to address policy challenges and promote the growth of the plant-based products industry.

“Sydney brings a strong track record at the intersection of sustainability, policy, and industry,” said PBPC Executive Director James Read More >

May 9, 2025

Washington, D.C. — This week, the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) brought together its diverse membership — including American farmers, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and consumer-facing brands — in Washington, D.C. for its 2025 Member Meeting and Fly-In. The multi-day event served as a platform for advancing bipartisan policies that will strengthen the agriculture-based bioeconomy and expand the role of U.S. biomanufacturing in driving sustainable economic growth.

“The United States is at a pivotal moment to lead the global shift toward biomanufacturing, where agricultural innovation meets industrial resilience,” said PBPC Executive Director James Glueck. “With thoughtful federal policy, Read More >

May 7, 2025

Washington, D.C. — The Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) applauds the bipartisan reintroduction of the . This critical piece of legislation, led by Reps. Zach Nunn (R-IA) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) represents a forward-thinking commitment to strengthening America’s biobased economy and rural communities.

“We’re at a pivotal moment for the American bioeconomy, and the provides the critical tools this sector needs to scale up production of homegrown, plant-based solutions,” said James Glueck, Executive Director of PBPC. “We are grateful to ag bioeconomy champions on Capitol Hill for their strategic vision to introduce bipartisan legislation that Read More >

April 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the landmark report from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) and ahead of a day-long event in Washington marking the report’s release, champions of agricultural innovation released statements hailing the report’s recommendations and pledging partnership to pursue the Commission’s goals.

The report – Charting the Future of Biotechnology: An Action Plan for American Security and Prosperity –  underscores the need for urgent action to prevent the American biotechnology sector from lagging behind foreign competitors, including China. NSCEB lays out six pillars for action and 49 recommendations to help achieve that goal, Read More >

March 18, 2025

Washington, D.C.–Today, 36 food and agriculture groups released the ninth annual Feeding the Economy report, a farm-to-fork study of the entire agricultural supply chain. The report analyzes the robust direct and indirect economic contributions of one of America’s most essential industries to U.S. jobs, wages, economic output, and taxes.

The 2025 report confirms the agriculture industry is at the heart of the U.S. economy, generating more than $9.5 trillion in economic value, which amounts to 18.7% of the overall national economy.

“The American ag bioeconomy is just one component of the growing food and agriculture industry Read More >

February 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck released the following statement following the bipartisan Senate vote to confirm Brooke Rollins as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture.

“The plant-based products industry has a great history of partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and PBPC is enthusiastic to see Brooke Rollins continue that tradition of support. Her bipartisan confirmation comes at a critical time for the ag bioeconomy as we advance solutions that provide markets for American farmers, increase domestic manufacturing and jobs in rural communities, and offer innovative options that meet Read More >

December 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck issued the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Stephen Vaden as the next Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.

“PBPC is pleased to see Stephen Vaden chosen to an important position of leadership at the Department of Agriculture. Together with Ag Secretary Nominee-designate Brooke Rollins, Vaden will help champion an exciting new chapter for the future of the American ag bioeconomy, promoting opportunities for farmers, American jobs and domestic manufacturing. We are happy to support his nomination and look forward to the valuable expertise and Read More >

December 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Plant Based Products Council Executive Director James Glueck released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed legislation to provide government funding and extend the 2018 Farm Bill.

“PBPC is grateful Congress has worked to avoid the harmful consequences of a government shutdown and the uncertainty of a farm bill expiration. However, failure to extend the farm bill’s orphan programs threatens the policy certainty the plant-based products industry needs from Washington.

“PBPC is committed to ensuring the future of the ag bioeconomy remains strong and encourages Congress to prioritize enactment of a Read More >