How pulses are powering global alt protein innovation
Erin Rees Clayton, Ph.D.By helping us create better alternative protein products, pulses can also help build a sustainable global food system.
Trends in alt protein
Top eight alternative protein trends to watch in 2021
Emma IgnaszewskiGFI's team of experts highlights eight top industry and product innovation trends in the alternative protein sector to watch for in 2021.
Kroger’s plant-based chicken launch signals a surge in alternative protein retail expansion
Emma IgnaszewskiKroger is launching several new products in its Simple Truth Plant Based line, signaling a broader trend of alternative protein expansion in retail.
Meat-aisle merchandising catapults plant-based meat sales
Emma IgnaszewskiThe protein department of the future is a world of opportunity. New evidence from The Kroger Co. and Heinen's bolsters the case for shelving plant-based meat products in the meat aisle.
New GFI State of the Industry Reports show alternative proteins are poised to flourish post-Covid-19
Nate CrosserOur latest Plant-Based and Cultivated Meat State of the Industry Reports show that, even with the vast economic and public health challenges Covid-19 presents, there are reasons to remain optimistic about the future of sustainable protein production.
Plant-based meat is about to get juicier
Tara DiMaioGFI research grant recipient Dr. Ricardo San Martin and bright minds at the Alternative Meat Program at UC Berkeley are using plant-based oils to help plant-based meat manufacturers achieve the juiciness of legacy animal meat.
Our experts predict five alternative protein trends in 2020
Olivia Jefferson2020 is here, and with it comes a new year (and decade!) of opportunities for alternative proteins. What exciting developments should you expect to see this year? Our experts identified five key trends to watch.
Why plant-based chicken is about to take off
Zak WestonPlant-based burgers get most of the attention today, but plant-based chicken is on track to be the next breakout category. When this happens, plant-based meat will reach new consumers and grab an even bigger share of the market. The resulting benefits will be tremendous.
Making Brazil a key player for protein innovation
Gus GuadagniniTo have a global impact on the food system, we need global partners. That's why GFI executive director Bruce Friedrich partnered with GFI-Brazil for a tour of Brazil's innovative plant-based and cultivated meat industry.
Why 2020 will be the year of plant-based breakfast
Zak WestonPlant-based products are a growing global trend, evolving from niche proteins to major center-of-plate contenders — and now they're poised to take over breakfast.
