September 27, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) announced that James Glueck will join their team as Executive Director. In this position, Glueck will lead PBPC’s advocacy for a shift toward a more circular bioeconomy through greater adoption of renewable, plant-based materials. He will also work to educate stakeholders on programs and policies that will support the growth of the plant-based products industry, helping to harness its environmental and economic potential to deliver a more sustainable future.

“James’ expertise and commitment to advanced bioproducts is impressive and we’re thrilled to have him join Read More >

September 14, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) announced that the second annual PBPC conference will take place from Apr. 8-10, 2024, in Omaha, NE. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural gathering in Washington, D.C., will convene industry leaders, policymakers, and visionaries in the heart of America’s bioeconomy to discuss the industry’s current landscape and what lies ahead.

“We’re looking forward to reconvening last year’s attendees, and new stakeholders in the plant-based products industry, at ,” said PBPC Acting Executive Director Jamaica Gayle. “will explore the innovations, business models, and policies Read More >

Read PBPC Executive Director Jessica Bowman’s article for Fast Company on commonsense strategies companies of all sizes should consider to achieve their climate commitment goals.

The full article is available here: “Four strategies to achieve climate goals“

July 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, PBPC Executive Director Jessica Bowman made the following statement in regards to the introduction of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act:

“The introduction of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act is a huge step forward for the plant-based products industry and will help the U.S. remain competitive on a global scale. The BioPreferred program is the ag bioeconomy’s leading voice across the federal government and these updates, which we have championed since our inception in 2019, will go far to promote our goal of creating a more circular bioeconomy through greater adoption of renewable, plant-based Read More >

March 30, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) concluded its inaugural conference, PBPC 2023: Circular Solutionsat the JW Marriott in Washington, DC. Running from Monday, Mar. 27, to Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023, Circular Solutions featured keynote addresses, expert panels, and breakout sessions to explore the innovations, business models, and policies influencing the entire lifecycle of bioproducts in support of a more circular economy. Keynote speakers included: Xochitl Torres Small, Under Secretary for Rural Development, USDA; Dr. Dominique Carter, Assistant Director for Agricultural Sciences, Innovation, and Workforce, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; Read More >

Waste Dive covered PBPC’s first annual conference, PBPC 2023: Circular Solutions emphasizing the plant based products industry call for more federal investment in order to meet the Biden Administration’s goal to replace 90% of plastics with biomaterials over the next 20 years. The article features quotes from keynotes by Dr. Dominique Carter, Assistant Director for Agricultural Sciences, Innovation, and Workforce for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Xochitl Torres Small, USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development as well as several other speakers.

Read the full article: Bioplastics industry hopes farm bill can address Biden’s plastic replacement Read More >

March 16, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) announced Xochitl Torres Small, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development, will keynote

will take place at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C., from Monday, Mar. 27, to Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023. Owned and produced by PBPC, the association’s inaugural conference will explore the innovations, business models, and policies influencing the entire lifecycle of bioproducts in support of a robust circular economy. Attendees will hear from, and network with, industry leaders, policymakers, brands, and experts through panels, keynotes, networking sessions, and Read More >

March 15, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) announced Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen as a keynote speaker at the The keynote will address Nebraska’s bio-ecosystem and the role of renewable chemicals and biobased products in the state’s bioeconomy development plans.

will take place at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C., from Monday, Mar. 27, to Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023. Owned and produced by PBPC, the association’s inaugural conferencewill explore the innovations, business models, and policies influencing the entire lifecycle of bioproducts in support of a more robust circular economy. Attendees will hear from, and network Read More >