Plant-Based Foods Movement Gains International Momentum with the Formation of the New International Plant Based Foods Working Group to Support Growth of the Rising Sector
New Delhi Delhi India Business Wire India Plant-based foods movement gains international momentum with the formation of New International Plant Based Foods Working Group IPBFWG to support growth of the rising sector Seven international plant-based food associations have joined forces in a working group with a mission to support the development of the sector as it surges in popularity around the world Formed just months before the United Nations Climate Change conference COP26 The International Plant Based Foods Working Group IPBFWG is made up of like-minded associations representing companies and other organizations involved in producing plant-based foods in their respective countries and regions The working group members will align and coordinate on high level strategy and initiatives with the goal of advancing the plant-based food sector around the world The current food system is widely acknowledged as one of the contributors to many of the most pressing issues facing a global population Plant-based foods can be a part of the solution to issues that are top of mind for many consumers companies and governments and offer real advantages when it comes to water use land use and carbon emissions Despite its diverse global footprint the IPBFWG is united in its efforts to bring about a more healthy sustainable and humane food system SiskaPottie – Secretary General European Alliance for Plant Based Foods said The European Alliance for plant-based food is pleased to join forces with other national plant-based food associations creating a global network to exchange knowledge and insights to join forces when working on global plant-based related dossiers and to support the creation of national plant-based organization accelerating the global transition towards sustainable plant-based food systems on the different continents Marisa Heath – Chief Executive Plant Based Food Alliance said The Plant-based Food Alliance UK is delighted to be part of this hugely important working group which demonstrates that the international plant-sector is coming together and collaborating to enhance its influence and effectiveness in changing food systems We can all learn lessons from each other as well as share resources and that will help us further the plant-based movement within the UK Plant-based diets are a key solution to climate change as stated within the recent IPCC report and joining up the plant-based sector means we can push the agenda through global forums and work to get real change Sanjay Sethi – Executive Director Plant Based Foods Industry Association said The Plant-Based Sector is seeing exponential growth and a lot of effort needs to be taken to provide a level playing field for this nascent but promising industry With the debut of IPBFWG we have initiated a coordinated development spirits are high and magnificent just like one big family Larry Lee – President China Plant Based Foods Association said We are very pleased to join IPBFWG and work together with other country associations in promoting the healthy and sustainable plant-based diets I truly believe this will be a huge push to build up the plant-based foods ecosystem around the world We will devote ourselves to helping the companies in China and from abroad as well develop in Chinese plant-based food market Vinciane Patelou – Director European Plant Based Foods Association said Since 2003 ENSA the European Plant-based Foods Association has been working to raise awareness about the benefits of plant-based foods We are delighted that the collaboration with our sister organisations across the globe is becoming more formal as the world is increasingly seeing the importance of shifting towards more plant-based diets in a healthy sustainable and resilient food system The IPBFWG aims to Support the growth of the plant-based foods movement worldwide Promote the creation of a level playing field for plant-based foods Foster communication share expertise to help support the growth of the industry and Promote international standards terminology and certifications to aid in commerce and consumer acceptance of plant-based foods Currently IPBFWGs executive leadership is composed of the following organizations PBFC Plant Based Foods Canada PBFA Plant Based Foods Association US EAPF European Alliance for Plant Based Foods ENSA European Plant Based Foods Association Plant Based Food Alliance UK China Plant Based Foods Association Plant Based Foods Industry Association India Beyond its seven launch partners the IPBFWG will be expanding its membership around the world with more organizations expected to join For More Information Read about the IPBFWG here httpswwwipbfwgorg Read about our shared vision for the future httpswwwipbfwgorgour-vision Appendix and Press Contacts SiskaPottie – Secretary General European Alliance for Plant Based Foods siskaplantbasedfoodallianceeu Marisa Heath – Chief Executive Plant Based Food Alliance marisaplantbasedfoodalliancecouk Sanjay Sethi – Executive Director Plant Based Foods Industry Association Sanjaysethipbfiaorg Larry Lee – President China Plant Based Foods Association larryleepbforgcn VincianePatelou – Director European Plant Based Foods Association secretariatensa-euorg PWR PWR
New Delhi Delhi India Business Wire India Plant-based foods movement gains international momentum with the formation of New International Plant Based Foods Working Group IPBFWG to support growth of the rising sector Seven international plant-based food associations have joined forces in a working group with a mission to support the development of the sector as it surges in popularity around the world Formed just months before the United Nations Climate Change conference COP26 The International Plant Based Foods Working Group IPBFWG is made up of like-minded associations representing companies and other organizations involved in producing plant-based foods in their respective countries and regions The working group members will align and coordinate on high level strategy and initiatives with the goal of advancing the plant-based food sector around the world The current food system is widely acknowledged as one of the contributors to many of the most pressing issues facing a global population Plant-based foods can be a part of the solution to issues that are top of mind for many consumers companies and governments and offer real advantages when it comes to water use land use and carbon emissions Despite its diverse global footprint the IPBFWG is united in its efforts to bring about a more healthy sustainable and humane food system SiskaPottie – Secretary General European Alliance for Plant Based Foods said The European Alliance for plant-based food is pleased to join forces with other national plant-based food associations creating a global network to exchange knowledge and insights to join forces when working on global plant-based related dossiers and to support the creation of national plant-based organization accelerating the global transition towards sustainable plant-based food systems on the different continents Marisa Heath – Chief Executive Plant Based Food Alliance said The Plant-based Food Alliance UK is delighted to be part of this hugely important working group which demonstrates that the international plant-sector is coming together and collaborating to enhance its influence and effectiveness in changing food systems We can all learn lessons from each other as well as share resources and that will help us further the plant-based movement within the UK Plant-based diets are a key solution to climate change as stated within the recent IPCC report and joining up the plant-based sector means we can push the agenda through global forums and work to get real change Sanjay Sethi – Executive Director Plant Based Foods Industry Association said The Plant-Based Sector is seeing exponential growth and a lot of effort needs to be taken to provide a level playing field for this nascent but promising industry With the debut of IPBFWG we have initiated a coordinated development spirits are high and magnificent just like one big family Larry Lee – President China Plant Based Foods Association said We are very pleased to join IPBFWG and work together with other country associations in promoting the healthy and sustainable plant-based diets I truly believe this will be a huge push to build up the plant-based foods ecosystem around the world We will devote ourselves to helping the companies in China and from abroad as well develop in Chinese plant-based food market Vinciane Patelou – Director European Plant Based Foods Association said Since 2003 ENSA the European Plant-based Foods Association has been working to raise awareness about the benefits of plant-based foods We are delighted that the collaboration with our sister organisations across the globe is becoming more formal as the world is increasingly seeing the importance of shifting towards more plant-based diets in a healthy sustainable and resilient food system The IPBFWG aims to Support the growth of the plant-based foods movement worldwide Promote the creation of a level playing field for plant-based foods Foster communication share expertise to help support the growth of the industry and Promote international standards terminology and certifications to aid in commerce and consumer acceptance of plant-based foods Currently IPBFWGs executive leadership is composed of the following organizations PBFC Plant Based Foods Canada PBFA Plant Based Foods Association US EAPF European Alliance for Plant Based Foods ENSA European Plant Based Foods Association Plant Based Food Alliance UK China Plant Based Foods Association Plant Based Foods Industry Association India Beyond its seven launch partners the IPBFWG will be expanding its membership around the world with more organizations expected to join For More Information Read about the IPBFWG here httpswwwipbfwgorg Read about our shared vision for the future httpswwwipbfwgorgour-vision Appendix and Press Contacts SiskaPottie – Secretary General European Alliance for Plant Based Foods siskaplantbasedfoodallianceeu Marisa Heath – Chief Executive Plant Based Food Alliance marisaplantbasedfoodalliancecouk Sanjay Sethi – Executive Director Plant Based Foods Industry Association Sanjaysethipbfiaorg Larry Lee – President China Plant Based Foods Association larryleepbforgcn VincianePatelou – Director European Plant Based Foods Association secretariatensa-euorg PWR PWR
