It’s the second annual Plant Based Food Week! We are inspiring Canadians to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diet either by trying new meal options or making swaps in their favourite recipes. Great tasting, innovative and easy to prepare — plant-based foods and ingredients have never been more available.

Consumer Interest

Demand for plant-based foods is increasing and is expected to reach $250 billion globally by 2035.

In Canada plant-based foods are worth over a billion dollars and grew by 8% in 2021 with most plant-based categories outpacing the growth of conventional versions of the products.¹

Innovation

People are purchasing plant-based foods for:

Individual health
Health of the planet
Animal welfare²

Taste is key and through technology and advancements in ingredients, companies are bringing products to market that are better than ever to meet consumer demand.

Sustainability &
Environmental Impact

It is widely acknowledged that our current food system will be insufficient to feed a growing world population expected to reach over 9 billion people by 2050. ³

Plant-based foods are an essential 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, land usage and carbon emissions.    

Canada as a Leader

Canada is home to an incredible number of entrepreneurs creating new innovative plant-based foods and ingredients. They are sourcing inputs from across the country, creating jobs, and further establishing Canada’s position.  

The industry has grown up together and our plant-based food companies all along the value chain are working together to advance the sector.

This spirit of collaboration is resulting in locally developed innovation that is benefitting Canadian consumers.

^{1 Nielsen 52 weeks to January 1, 2022
2 Innova Market Insights
3 United Nations
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We invite you to take part in Plant Based Food Week in whatever way feels right to you. Tune in to our social channels for ideas, tips, and tricks, or simply swap in some plant-based foods next time you’re out grocery shopping.

About PBFC

Plant-Based Foods of Canada (PBFC) is a division of Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP) and acts as a strong collective voice for the companies that make and market plant-based foods to increase awareness with consumers, government, and industry partners of this fast-growing industry, modernize regulations and make plant-based foods more available.
Plant-based diets have direct and positive impacts on issues that matter to consumers. Modern-day consumer preferences reflect that environmental sustainability, human health, social justice, and animal welfare are all factors that inspire people to incorporate plant-based foods into their everyday diets.

Learn more about Plant-Based Foods of Canada

Small changes make a big impact

Simple swaps help you experience the benefits of a plant-based diet.

Dig in! It’s never been easier to put plant-based foods on your plate.

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