The Alt Protein Project welcomes 15 new student groups
Hanna BarlowFifteen groups from universities around the world join GFI’s student community, the Alt Protein Project
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Where cultivated meat can be sold
Explore an updated tracker of all the countries where cultivated meat can be sold, along with a list of companies and product formats.
Can Lab-Grown Meat Replace Real Meat?
GFI senior principal scientist Elliot Swartz was a featured guest on Firstpost, where he discussed the benefits of cultivated meat and its potential for scale and widespread adoption.
Earth Precision Agriculture Conference 2026
GFI’s Elliot Swartz is helping shape the future of food biomanufacturing at EPA 2026—where precision agriculture, biotechnology, and cellular agriculture come together.
African Food Research Conference 2026
GFI is proud to support the African Food Research Conference 2026, a two-day virtual event organized by the Centre for African Food Research and Innovation.
Meet GFI at the 2026 NCSL Legislative Summit
GFI is collaborating with two leading organizations advancing food innovation: the Plant Based Foods Association and the Association for Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Innovation.
The Science of Alt Protein: Growth factors—Driving cultivated meat cost and scalability
Learn how researchers are developing innovative approaches to reduce growth factor costs and make cultivated meat production more affordable.
The Future of Meat: Technology, Sustainability, and the Meats of Tomorrow
Bruce Friedrich heads to The Commonwealth Club for a conversation about Meat—and why rethinking how we produce meat could shape the future of food.
Business of Alt Protein: The Science of Charisma for Founders, Leaders, and Professionals
Join charisma expert Olivia Fox Cabane, who will share research-backed techniques for building trust, communicating with confidence, and increasing your influence in high-stakes interactions.
Why next gen alt protein startups will be built on access, not just science
GFI's Daniel Gertner shares insights on how more companies can heighten the appeal of alt proteins to consumers including by optimizing the taste and affordability.
