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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.
The most urgent white spaces in alternative protein product development
Claire Bomkamp, Ph.D.Plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived meat, egg, and dairy products have the potential to transform our food system for the better. Here are a few of the most important new products we’re anticipating!

A deeper dive into plant-based meat sales in 2021
Emma IgnaszewskiHow market challenges and noise impacted everything from ingredients to innovation, and the critical path ahead for plant-based meat

Alt proteins can help us achieve an equitable global water system. Here’s how.
Amy Huang Lauren StoneWith government support and robust public policy, alternative proteins can help us achieve an equitable and sustainable global water system.

Dr. Julian McClements’ lab is at the cutting edge of plant-based meat research
Mary AllenOpen-access research is laying the foundation of plant-based meat innovation. More and more scientists are gravitating to the field.

GFI U.S. welcomes new president Ilya Sheyman, as CEO Bruce Friedrich goes global
Sheila VossA conversation about new beginnings, global opportunities, values, and culture. And oh yes, cats and dogs.

GFI funds “gold standard” alternative seafood development
Claire Bomkamp, Ph.D.GFI has awarded a grant to researchers working to characterize the properties of high-quality seafood in order to accelerate the production of premium alternative seafood products.