China Plant-Based Foods Alliance
One of the first organizations to represent the alternative protein sector in China.
Being the leading think tank with policy-influencing capacity across the region, we have excellent relationships with regulators, entrepreneurs, food innovation/ R&D, leading journalists, and investors.
A joint effort of the State Food and Nutrition Consultant Committee (SFNCC), Advisory Committee on Nutrition Guidance (ACNG) of the China National Food Industry Association
- What We Do
Creating Shared Value
We Educate governmental bodies grant-making institutions and private sectors about alternative proteins. Align China’s business growth policy for food and farming with health and sustainability including supporting innovation and growth of a more diverse range of protein options.
Thrive to Success
We provide industry best practices consulting on product development, regulatory/compliance and business operations, supporting members from concept to commercialization every step of the process.
Real Advocacy Power
We advocacy for alternative to animal proteins, ingredients, food and beverages, closely monitoring and thoughtfully influencing the legislative and regulatory environment. Capitalize on opportunities and minimize threats to its members.
Like-Minded Community
We facilitate our members’ communications throughout the value chain as well as the policy makers, allowing them to tell the real story, its positive impact on businesses, economic, environment, people’s lives and innovation.
FDA-CFSA discussion: Paving the way for meat innovation in U.S. and China
For the first time, regulatory experts from two of the largest potential markets for meat innovation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA), conferred on the regulatory approval process and prospects for cultivated meat in these two major markets. The event was supported and attended by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) and the China Meat Association (CMA), who are also major influencers in developing China’s protein innovation market.
China Global Protein Innovation Dialogues: Commercialization and opportunities
Amidst a global food crisis, Josh Tetrick, David Welch, Caio Malufe, and other agri-food industry thought leaders joined policymakers from China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs online to discuss food security and the prospects of cultivated meat in China and around the world.
China Advancing Development of Plant-Based and Cell-Based Meat Industry
China’s first industry standard and regulation symposium on meat alternatives was held by China Plant Based Foods Alliance (CPBFA) in Beijing on 24th September. Exchanges and discussions were made during this event by industrial experts, entrepreneurs, and representatives from scientific research institutions and government regulatory authorities on the topic of plant-based and cell-based meat.
- Join Now
Together, we seek to accelerate the pace of change in the food and agriculture industry through inspired and informed impact business leaders, scientists, investors and policy makers to make social, economic, and environmental change.
Business Leaders
- ACCESS: Access to legislative updates and other resources to help them stay ahead of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes.
- EXPAND: Grow by networking through both facilitated and open opportunities, engage with a like-minded community of mission-driven leaders, impact investors, scientists, entrepreneurs and policy makers through in-person events and virtual gatherings.
- LEARN: Learn from CPBFA's your peers and share your expertise, continuing education, informative discussions and best practices.
- INSIGHT: Gain insight into Chinese plant based food industry from CPBFA's experts and advisors. Elevate your impact by being a part of a unique social impact space with a deep cultural foundation that welcomes values-aligned business leaders from a wide range of perspectives.
Investors
- INVEST: Invest in early-stage enterprises found through the community, share investment opportunities with the community, and co-invest with peers.
- EXPAND: Grow by networking through both facilitated and open opportunities, engage with a like-minded community of mission-driven leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs and policy makers through in-person events and virtual gatherings.
- LEARN: Learn from your peers and share your expertise, continuing education, informative discussions and best practices.
- INSIGHT: Gain insight into Chinese plant based food industry from CPBFA's experts and advisors. Elevate your impact by being a part of a unique social impact space with a deep cultural foundation that welcomes values-aligned investors from a wide range of perspectives.
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