How we’re funded
GFI is a nonprofit think tank supported by a global community of donors dedicated to making food systems better for the planet, people, and animals.
Fermentation
Meaty taste = mushrooms + alliums
Years active: 2025This project uses mushrooms to brew natural flavors, making plant-based foods savory.
Single-cell protein from coconut meal
Years active: 2025This project will develop plant-based sausages using a protein-rich yeast biomass to improve taste, texture, nutrition, and overall quality.
Natural meat color with yeast
Years active: 2025This project will develop red-coloured yeast cells used to make plant-based products mimic whole-cut meat products (e.g., steak).
Upcycled bacterial cellulose
Years active: 2025This project optimizes bacterial cellulose production and formulation for plant-based protein foods.
JUST IN: Major report unveils China’s protein playbook—a roadmap for other nations
Moments ago, Systemiq, the systems change company, published an important new report titled China’s Food Future. Key findings were shared during a live webinar featuring renowned Columbia University historian Adam Tooze and agricultural policy expert Prof. Shenggen Fan of China Agricultural University.
Train the trainer: high school educator program
Explore the science, tools, and training needed to teach alternative proteins and food innovation in STEM classrooms.
Alternative proteins: a strategic tool to adapt to climate change in Spain
Droughts, epidemics, floods: climate change is already transforming Spain’s food system. Find out how alternative proteins can serve as a strategic tool to adapt to climate change and strengthen food security in Spain.
Proposal Writing Workshop: Tips and tricks for securing alternative protein funding
Join our expert-led workshop designed to help U.S.-based researchers strengthen their ability to secure funding.
Feeding the future without feeding risk
Scaling protein production in ways that protect antibiotics, prevent disease, and nourish a growing world.
