Plant-Based

The Business of Alt Protein: Leveraging sensory research to improve plant-based meat

What will shape the future of alternative proteins?

In this video, Dr. Liz Specht reflects on 2024's achievements and shares her vision for the future of alternative proteins.

American government built the meat industry. Now can it build a better food system?

GFI's Sr. Vice President of Policy Jessica Almy spoke to Vox about the need for governmental funding for plant-based proteins.

Meet the Alt Protein Project’s latest cohort

Now in its fifth year, the Alt Protein Project welcomes 21 new chapters into a passionate community of students transforming the global food system.

Federal research grants for alternative protein companies

Explore our overview of the SBIR and STTR programs, which provide grants to U.S.-based small businesses to support the commercialization of scientific research and innovation.

Impact stories of the Alt Protein Project

Explore the global impact of the Alt Protein Project (APP) through compelling data and inspiring stories from APP groups around the world.

U.S. consumer health perceptions of plant-based meat

This factsheet summarizes recent research about U.S. consumer health perceptions of plant-based meat.

Land use analysis for alternative proteins and U.S. climate goals

The land use analysis by GFI and Highland Economics describes land use and land restoration opportunities of increasing alternative proteins in the American food system to help achieve U.S. climate and biodiversity goals.

Transforming land use: Alternative proteins for U.S. climate and biodiversity success

This webinar will highlight the exciting findings of GFI's latest analysis exploring the U.S. land use opportunities enabled by alternative proteins. Discover how diversifying America’s protein sources can help our country reach its environmental and climate goals.

Plant-based meat needs government support to scale up, but a culture war stands in the way

Emma Ignaszewski spoke to Grist about the recent BCG report and the need for public investment in alternative proteins, comparing alternative proteins to electric cars.