Alternative protein industry tour forges new connections
Stephanie von SteinGFI brought entrepreneurs from across the globe on a tour of two of the most innovative new protein startups in the Bay Area: JUST and Impossible Foods.
New from GFI
Capitalize on animal-free industries with GFI’s investor resources
Azi AkpanGFI's Company Database, Investor Directory, and Industry Reports help accredited investors discover deal flow and GFI's Investor Directory helps startups connect with potential investors.
This $10.5 million initiative is dedicated to developing alternative proteins
Mary AllenGFI, ProVeg, and 31 partner organizations across 21 countries are launching Smart Protein, a project funded by the European Commission, to develop protein-rich foods from plants, fungi, and byproducts.
3 key takeaways on India from the Good Food Conference
Varun DeshpandeGFI-India Managing Director Varun Deshpande reflects on some key takeaways and productive conversations from a whirlwind few days in sunny San Francisco at the Good Food Conference 2019.
GFI is granting more than $3 million to plant-based and cultivated meat research
Erin Rees Clayton, Ph.D.Check out our 2019 RFP and consider whether you or someone you know should apply for up to $300,000 in research funding. The deadline for Phase 1 proposal submission is October 28, 2019.
Kroger announces new plant-based line at the Good Food Conference
Maia KeerieThe largest grocer in the United States just unveiled a new dedicated plant-based line under its wildly popular Simple Truth brand. The new Simple Truth Plant Based collection will debut this fall.
CPT Capital invests in a future of better proteins
Julia JohnCPT Capital backs creative businesses that develop groundbreaking replacements for animal products. The firm supports innovators focused on plant-based protein, cell-based meat, and recombinant proteins from seed stage to sale, IPO, and longer-term.
Meet the 6 pioneering startups that will pitch at the Good Food Conference
Maggie MascarenhasAt the second annual Good Food Conference, the next generation of good food innovators will pitch their startups to the titans of the plant-based industry, global media, and venture capital firms.
The benefits of animal-free meat production that no one is talking about yet
Mary AllenIn a new piece for Wired, GFI's Dr. Liz Specht explains two major but rarely discussed challenges with current meat production—and how plant- and cell-based meat can solve them.
FFAR announces request for research proposals on improving plant-based protein
David Welch, Ph.D. Erin Rees Clayton, Ph.D.Projects can be 12-60 months and have a minimum budget of $300,000. No matching funds are required. The deadline for applying is October 9, 2019.
