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.
New from GFI
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.
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.
What U.S. consumers want in alternative seafood products
Marika AzoffA new survey conducted by GFI and Kelton Global showed that, in addition to excellent taste and texture, messaging about alternative seafood products’ environmental, health, and functional benefits can broaden their appeal among U.S. consumers.
New GFI initiative highlights key alt protein industry challenges and potential solutions
Zak WestonGFI’s Advancing Solutions for Alternative Proteins initiative aims to identify key challenges and high-impact solutions to accelerate the alternative protein industry.
Celebrating five years: Announcing our new mission, vision, logo, and website
Bruce FriedrichFive years after our founding, GFI is launching a new brand and website. Both enable us to triple-down on our commitment to a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply.
GFI’s 2021 Competitive Research Grant RFP catalyzes science of whole-cut alt protein products
Erin Rees Clayton, Ph.D.GFI’s 2021 Competitive Research Grant RFP is designed to catalyze whole-cut alt protein meat products—a critical step on the journey toward a safe and sustainable global food system.
GFI’s top 20 moments for alternative proteins in 2020
Susan Halteman Victoria WheelerAll around the world, 2020 was a remarkable year for alternative proteins.
The first head of government to taste cultivated meat takes modern-day space race to new heights
Alla VoldmanIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu became the first head of state to taste cultivated meat in a tasting event hosted by GFI Israel and Aleph Farms.
