
Fermentation


Sustainability from farm to fork: pulse grower practices
Join GFI and Pulse Canada for The Pulse Chain, a three-part webinar series spotlighting Canadian and U.S. pulse growers at the heart of sustainable protein innovation. Hear firsthand how pulses are shaping resilient farms, food systems, and global markets.

The state of Canadian and U.S. pulse farming in 2025
Join GFI and Pulse Canada for The Pulse Chain, a three-part webinar series spotlighting Canadian and U.S. pulse growers at the heart of sustainable protein innovation. Hear firsthand how pulses are shaping resilient farms, food systems, and global markets.

NCSU Bezos Center Summit
GFI’s Maddie Cohen, associate director of regulatory affairs, will join a panel at the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein’s inaugural summit, contributing to an energizing discussion on the current state of cultivated meat regulation and policy.

COP30: United Nations Climate Change Conference
COP30 Belém brings the world together at a critical moment for global transformative climate action. Join GFI and other alternative protein experts at this historic event!

Mastering Novel Food Production
How do cell cultivation and precision fermentation move from lab bench to reliable, cost-effective manufacturing? Join GFI’s Elliot Swartz, Ph.D., principal scientist for cultivated meat, and industry leaders to explore how Process Analytical Technology (PAT) can accelerate scale-up while safeguarding quality and consistency.

Alt Protein Pipelines: Lab kits for accessible cellular agriculture training
Explore how laboratory kits can be integrated into standard educational pathways, providing students with the opportunity to apply the science behind alternative protein technologies.

Plant-based and fermentation-enabled innovations for egg substitutes
Learn about innovations in egg substitutes and ingredients that offer reliable, cost-stable, and sustainable solutions for food companies.

Fermentation-derived ingredient techno-economics: policy insights
Protein made via fermentation provides an opportunity to enhance food system resilience. Policy mechanisms can drive down costs and scale production.

Mentors of the Alt Protein Project
Meet the expert mentors behind the Alt Protein Project. Each student group receives personalized 1:1 guidance from leaders in alternative protein research and innovation.