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.
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GFI funds “gold standard” alternative seafood development
Claire Bomkamp, PhDGFI 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.
Demand for plant-based meat is growing. We must ensure our supply chain can keep up.
Blake Byrne Ryan Dowdy, Ph.D.How do we strengthen ingredient and manufacturing capacity for plant-based meat in order to meet demand? GFI’s new report explores the future of this sector.
Our ocean is threatened. Alternative seafood is one solution.
Jen LamyLearn how GFI and partners are scaling the science that we need around plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived seafood to improve our oceans' health.
Rational optimism for cultivated meat
Elliot Swartz, PhDPerspectives from the beginning of a long journey
Cultivated meat: A growing nomenclature consensus
Bruce FriedrichGFI Founder and CEO Bruce Friedrich explores the increased sector alignment around the preferred category name for meat produced through cellular agriculture.
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.
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.
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.
