Methane mitigation and nutrition security: achieving global sustainability requires both
A webinar focusing on the food industry's efforts to reduce methane emissions and how these cannot compromise access to affordable, nutritious food.
Fermentation
Challenges and breakthroughs: contextualizing alternative protein progress
Daniel GertnerIt was a difficult year for alternative proteins in 2023, but progress in farm fields, research labs, manufacturing facilities, and government forums tells a story of persistence and innovation.
Alt Protein Pipelines: Rethinking curriculum design with a startup mindset
Discover how university course offerings are evolving to meet the increasing demand for trained professionals in the alternative protein field. Join us to learn from a pioneering team shaping innovative curriculum design!
Stakeholder meeting on cell-based food and precision fermentation
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is organizing a global stakeholder roundtable meeting on cell-based food and precision fermentation.
GFI’s Research Grant Program: 2024 RFP information session
The greatest time of the year is upon us: GFI research grant season! Funding for alternative protein research is up for grabs, and we’ll walk you through GFI’s RFP step-by-step.
The alternative protein ecosystem
Discover global hubs of alternative protein innovation with our interactive map.
Science
We cultivate a strong scientific ecosystem and develop open-access research and resources.
Sustainable proteins from agave bagasse fermentation
Years active: 2023This project proposes a two-stage process using agave bagasse and tortilla industry effluents to produce single-cell proteins through fermentation processes.
TRANSFORM ‘Waste-to-Microbial Protein’
Years active: 2023This project will develop new tools and knowledge on optimized, scalable, and sustainable fermentation-derived protein based on low-cost, food-grade carbon sourced from waste.
Sustainable chicken mushroom mycelia production technology
Years active: 2023Development of sustainable production technology for the manufacturing of high-quality chicken mushroom mycelium as a future meat substitute.
