Advancing policies that drive innovation, economic growth, and natural resource resilience in the plant-based products industry.

Our 2025 Consumer Trends Research is here and the message is clear: Americans are ready for the bioeconomy and want more products made from U.S.-grown crops to support rural communities. This momentum has strong bipartisan support. Explore the findings: brnw.ch/21wY51s
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September has been an active month for PBPC, from a House Ag hearing to conferences across the country. To stay up to date with all the news, policy updates, and ways to get involved, be sure to subscribe to our new Substack! brnw.ch/21x5WAl
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PBPC's Board Chair, Dr. Alex Buck, and @rep_jackson had a great discussion on how the ag bioeconomy benefits growers, manufacturers, and rural communities. Thanks to Rep. Jackson for his leadership and engagement on this issue! Check out the exchange ⬇️
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Expanding the ag bioeconomy requires Congressional investment. Today, the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the Agricultural Act of 2026, which would bolster the biobased products sector. Read PBPC's Executive Director James Glueck's statement on the bill ⬇️
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Every new biobased product represents a new customer for American farmers. Congress can help expand markets by strengthening incentives and policies that support agricultural innovation and U.S. biomanufacturing. Our Board Chair, Dr. Buck, is speaking about this right now ⬇️
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Tune in to the full hearing: piped.video/watch?v=i3VwD2Cn…
The market for plant-based products is here. As Dr. Buck just shared at the @HouseAgGop hearing, 86% of Americans are likely to purchase or use one in the next 3 months. That demand represents a major opportunity for American farmers and manufacturers. pbpc.com/consumer-trends/
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The market for plant-based products is here. As Dr. Buck just shared at the @HouseAgGop hearing, 86% of Americans are likely to purchase or use one in the next 3 months. That demand represents a major opportunity for American farmers and manufacturers. pbpc.com/consumer-trends/
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This morning, PBPC Board Chair Dr. Alex Buck will testify before @HouseAgGOP on how the growing bioeconomy can create new markets for American farmers and strengthen domestic manufacturing. Tune in at 9:30 AM ET: agriculture.house.gov/calend…
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Want to stay up-to-date on the plant-based products industry? Follow PBPC on Substack for perspectives on the policies, innovations, and market developments shaping America’s growing agricultural bioeconomy. Subscribe to check out our latest issue! brnw.ch/21x5Gnr
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There's still time to help shape PBPC’s policy agenda. We want to hear your perspective on the issues that matter most, the barriers affecting industry growth, and where we should focus our federal advocacy. Take our Policy Priorities Survey today! form.jotform.com/26210455216…
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The plant-based products industry is growing, and we're growing right alongside it. We're now on Substack! Subscribe for the latest insights on plant-based products, the bioeconomy, policy developments, industry innovation, and more. 🌱 brnw.ch/21x5qxy
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Congress is nearly back in session, and the Farm Bill is a top priority. A strong Farm Bill can help grow America's bioeconomy by supporting innovation and promoting new markets for plant-based products. Let them know you support the ag bioeconomy: brnw.ch/21x5nZg
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Our Policy Priorities Survey is officially live! We want your help shaping our future federal policy agenda. Let us know what matters to you and where we should focus our advocacy. It'll take less than 10 minutes! ⬇️ brnw.ch/21x5kdc
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As the bioeconomy grows, our Plant-Based Leaders Blog is a great way to learn from some of the industry leaders like Kemvera. Check out what Kemvera's CEO and COO had to say about supporting manufacturing in the Midwest and the future of the industry: brnw.ch/21x5eow
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As the ag bioeconomy grows, the need for effective measurement and data collection grows too. That's why we're pushing for new NAICS codes. This is an important step to support domestic manufacturing, American competitiveness, and national security. brnw.ch/21x5csT
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With Senators back home for August recess, now is the time to remind them that farmers, rural America, and the bioeconomy rely on the Farm Bill. Make your voice heard: brnw.ch/21x4SUz
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Our Executive Director James Glueck's statement on the Senate Ag Committee's markup of the Farm Bill: #farmbill
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We're continuing our tour of America's Capital with our Plant-Based Passport at the U.S. Botanic Garden. This free-to-enter garden houses living collections that show how crops, trees, and other natural resources can become renewable ingredients and innovative products.
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Thank you @RepFischbach, @RepNikkiB, and all the cosponsors of the Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act. The ag bioeconomy produces $489 billion in economic activity and supports nearly 4 million jobs. We're grateful for this bipartisan leadership!
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