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GFI awards $5 million to boost research into alternative proteins — a powerful and scalable climate solution
Austin ClowesGFI’s Competitive Research Grant program provides catalytic seed funding to accelerate alternative protein R&D and unlock the climate benefits on offer. But serious public investment is critical to achieving a net-zero, climate-resilient world.
Meet our GFC 2021 Founding Sponsors!
Carolyn EnglarThis year’s Good Food Conference Founding Sponsors include an eclectic group of companies invested in the growth of alternative proteins. Read on to learn more about their work and predictions for the industry in 2022.
Q&A: Stray Dog Institute on impact and responsibility in the alternative protein industry
Carolyn EnglarResearch Manager at Stray Dog Institute and GFI advisory council member Laura Driscoll Ph.D. on how alternative proteins can address some of the world’s biggest challenges—if they do it right.
Cultivating a better future with impact investing
Sharyn Murray, CFAAlternative proteins can help investors achieve their ESG and corporate citizenship goals while driving positive outcomes for people and the planet.
Student leaders are blazing the trail for a better food future
Amy HuangStudents are the backbone of our future food system. Strong education and training programs are needed to grow the next crop of alternative protein talent.
Feeding Spaceship Earth
Ryan Dowdy, Ph.D.As the world inches closer to 2050, the deadline to meet net-zero emissions, the alternative protein industry needs scientists and students to help decarbonize and future-proof the global food system.
The climate and biodiversity crises are inextricably interconnected – their solutions can be too.
Emily HennesseeAlternative proteins are critical to a biologically diverse, net-zero emissions world. Additional funding can help us deploy this powerful decarbonization tool.
Alt proteins can transform our food system–tracking research grants can keep us on target
James Dale, Ph.D.Research can propel alternative protein innovation and accelerate the shift to a more sustainable food system. Mapping the funding landscape can reveal critical opportunities to bolster innovation.
Cultivated meat was once a vision. Now it’s becoming a reality
Gonçalo Fernando Stacey SkaalureAs cultivated meat gains momentum, we’re shining a light on some of the pioneers and milestones that have helped the industry transform from a sci-fi hypothesis to a blooming innovative sector.
APAC’s first alternative protein university course is coming to Singapore
Ryan HulingNanyang Technological University has approved a new undergraduate alternative protein course designed to build the industry’s talent pipeline.
