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Rethinking Meat: Helping students find their place in the alternative protein space
Amy Huang Chloe Raygoza Ellie Fajer Gianna Dugan Hannah HuddlestonStudents from the Stanford Alt Protein Project reflect on their experience breaking ground on alternative protein education at their university.
Research on animal-free fats presents un-fat-homable possibilities for meat alternatives
Priera Panescu, Ph.D.GFI’s new grantees aim to improve in-fat-uation with plant-based meat by creating the next generation of tasty, sustainable, and healthy animal-free fats.
GFI commends California’s landmark $5 million investment in the future of protein
Drake JamaliCalifornia budget bill signed on June 30th will direct $5 million over the next year to advance alternative protein research at three University of California campuses.
A plant-based summer menu to save the planet
Chelsea Montes de OcaDelicious meat-free recipes just in time for the holiday weekend
The State of the Science on Alternative Proteins: January through April, 2022
Liz Specht, Ph.D.A new resource series covering alt protein technology and developments in the broader scientific ecosystem
Proud at GFI: Diversity equals resilience
Heather MountGFI’s creative manager Heather Mount recaps the first year of the Proud at GFI affinity group, GFI’s ongoing internal and external DEI efforts, and explores the strength diversity weaves into all aspects of life — including our mission to make alternative proteins no longer alternative.
From marshes to meat: Reflections from a career in conservation
Sheila VossIn recognition of the U.N.’s International Day of Biological Diversity, a GFI staffer shares her path to this moment and the people and places that have shaped her along the way.
Agriculture is at a climate crossroads. Alternative proteins are a global solution.
Madeline Cohen Sheila Voss Shira FischerLearn how GFI is advocating for the inclusion of alternative proteins as a climate solution in federal policy and bringing increased visibility to what governments around the world are doing to get us to a better food future.
Vanessa Haley-Benjamin is laying the groundwork for cultivated mollusks
Marika AzoffA conversation about alternative seafood, ocean conservation, and the importance of inclusion in building up the alt protein industry.
Three takeaways from a record-setting year for alternative proteins
Emma Ignaszewski2021 was the most active year to date for alternative protein company and brand launches, private investments, and retail sales, signaling a climate-forward shift from business-as-usual.