Rachel Dreskin came to the Plant Based Foods Association about a year and a half ago with a background in animal welfare, having served as executive director for Compassion in World Farming. After spending time with PBFA members, she noticed how they showed interest in other areas like animal welfare and sustainable agriculture.
The National Honey Board is celebrating National Honey Month this September with its “Honey Saves Hives” educational program aimed to bring awareness to the importance of honey bees and their crucial role in our ecosystem and global food supply.
While innovation in the dairy category has been impacted by the pandemic and inflation, processors have found successful innovation centers around plant-based alternatives, new formats, simple ingredient listings and formulations that meet specific dietary needs.
As more and more consumers are purposefully reaching for products that carry sustainability claims or animal welfare requirements, organic labels aren’t enough for some.