PLANT-BASED FOODS OF CANADA


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Canada’s leadership in plant-based food and ingredients on display to the world

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
Awareness, Growth, Industry, GLOBE, Government, Final good, PBFC, Meat, Pea, Health, Trailblazer, United Nations Association in Canada, Ecosystem, Solution, Renewable energy, Legume, Dietary supplement, Food

One of Canadas best kept secrets is our strength in plant-based ingredients and food.

Key Points: 
  • One of Canadas best kept secrets is our strength in plant-based ingredients and food.
  • Food processors are now working to incorporate those ingredients into new plant-based food products helping meet the growing global consumer demand.
  • Canadian plant-based food companies showed how they are bringing innovation to bear in every part of our modern food supply.
  • It is expected that the plant-based food sector will contribute $25 billion annually to Canadas economy by 2035 supported by 17,000 jobs.

Plant-Based Foods of Canada Partners with the Plant Based Foods Association to Offer Certification for Plant-Based Claims in Canada

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Mississauga, Michele Simon

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 18, 2019 /CNW/ - Plant-Based Foods of Canada (PBFC) is pleased to announce that the Certified Plant-Based program is now available to companies in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 18, 2019 /CNW/ - Plant-Based Foods of Canada (PBFC) is pleased to announce that the Certified Plant-Based program is now available to companies in Canada.
  • The Certified Plant Based protocol, which is owned by the U.S.-based Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) focuses on plant-based alternatives to animal-based foods and specifies the criteria required to make a certified plant-based food claim.
  • According to Nielsen, the plant-based foods category in Canada was valued at $412M at the end of 2018 with growth of 11%.
  • "We are thrilled to share the Certified Plant Based program with our Canadian colleagues," said Michele Simon, Executive Director of the Plant Based Foods Association.

Plant-Based Foods of Canada Welcomes Canada Food Guide Focus on Plant-based Proteins

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Food and drink, Food industry, Daiya, Vegan cuisine, Conagra Brands, Hain Celestial Group

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 22, 2019 /CNW/ -Plant-Based Foods of Canada welcomed today's Health Canada release of an updated Canada Food Guide, with emphasis on consuming plant-based proteins more often.

Key Points: 
  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 22, 2019 /CNW/ -Plant-Based Foods of Canada welcomed today's Health Canada release of an updated Canada Food Guide, with emphasis on consuming plant-based proteins more often.
  • Plant-Based Foods of Canada is well positioned to work with government and key stakeholders to make that happen."
  • Members of Plant-Based Foods of Canada include: Daiya Foods, Danone, Earth's Own Foods, GreenSpace Brands, Hain Celestial, Conagra Brands, Ripple Foods, Tree of Life Canada, Lightlife Foods, Sol Cuisine, The Field Roast Company and Beyond Meat Canada.
  • Plant-Based Foods of Canada is a division of Foods & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC) the largest trade association representing food, beverage and consumer goods manufacturers in Canada, and operates under auspices of FCPC and its public policy and regulatory issues.