Illinois Alternative Protein Innovation Task Force Final Report
The first-in-the-nation Task Force, established in 2023, explored how the state can become a national hub for plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated proteins.
Cultivated
Fish & CHIPS: Collaborative Huddle for Ideation & Problem Solving
Calling all cultivated seafood researchers and innovators! Join us for our next collaborative huddle on January 13th at 10:30 pm ET.
Fish & CHIPS: Collaborative Huddle for Ideation & Problem Solving
Calling all cultivated seafood researchers and innovators! Join us for our next collaborative huddle on January 13th at 11:30 am ET.
Why Sustainability Matters in Bio-Based Ingredients: Practical Challenges, Key Decisions, and What’s Next
Join us for an insightful discussion and gain practical perspectives on how to understand and improve your environmental impact and why doing so is becoming increasingly essential.
The next trillion-dollar food opportunity: GFI India on India’s smart protein ecosystem
Sneha Singh of GFI India discusses the infrastructure, regulatory clarity, supply chain localization, and consumer trends shaping India's smart protein sector and its impact on climate and nutrition.
Where knowledge flows, innovation grows
Elisha ReichlingInside GFI’s 2025 Research Grant Program and the newest projects poised to shape the future of alt proteins.
COP30 advances the climate agenda, but keeps food systems and protein diversification out of the center of decisions
The formal outcomes of COP30, compiled in the Belém Package and the so-called Global Task Force Decision, reinforced important commitments to climate finance, adaptation, and forest preservation.
Sensory evaluation of alternative proteins: A best practices guide
Learn how sensory science can drive the adoption of alternative proteins.
Alternative Protein Innovation in Illinois
Discover how Illinois’ agricultural strengths, research leadership, and manufacturing capacity are fueling a growing alternative protein sector that promises new jobs and a more secure, sustainable food future.
Amino acid cost and supply chain analysis for cultivated meat
This white paper explores how to make amino acids affordable for cultivated meat, offering research and supply chain paths for industry growth.
