Sustainable Sourcing Initiative
CONNECTING PLANT-BASED FOOD COMPANIES WITH AMERICAN FARMERS.
We believe in the profound power of partnership to change the world for the better.
We believe in a sustainable future for the planet, our food system, and the American farmer.
Through our Sustainable Sourcing Initiative, PBFI brings innovative, mission-driven plant-based food companies together with North American farmers and processors, reaping the environmental and climate benefits of growing crops for people—not livestock—and building a more resilient and sustainable supply network, one partnership at at time.
THE PURPOSE
Building more resilient and sustainable supply networks.
Reaping the environmental, animal welfare, and climate benefits of plant-based foods.
Creating new opportunities for American farmers and rural communities to thrive.
Eliminating the barriers to domestic ingredient sourcing.
Supporting socially-disadvantaged and small to mid-sized producers and processors, and ensuring long-term security for the heart of our food system.
THE OPPORTUNITY
FOR COMPANIES
Source plant-based ingredients domestically, while encouraging farming practices that positively impact soil health—including diverse crop rotations, cover crops, and reduced tillage.
FOR FARMERS
Engage with plant-based market opportunities to accelerate food system transformation by diversifying the farm economy and the agricultural landscape.
FOR POLICYMAKERS
Bring valuable opportunities for sustainable economic growth and long-term security to your constituents and communities.