Brazil’s biodiversity is the engine of a new bioeconomy
How research is turning native species into food innovation
Cultivated
Bridge2Food North America
Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins.
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
What academia and industry need to solve together for India’s smart protein future
The triple-helix model—collaboration between government, academia, and industry—is often considered central to building a thriving ecosystem for innovation and technology. On June 18, 2026, GFI India and CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) created one such platform through a panel discussion on Academic Research Ecosystem as a Driver of the Smart Protein Sector, held as part of the symposium on Talent Development for India’s Smart Protein Sector.
Signals from the bioeconomy in July
From North Carolina sweet potatoes to Chinese biomanufacturing–here are some moments you may have missed.
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.
