Signals from the bioeconomy in July
From North Carolina sweet potatoes to Chinese biomanufacturing–here are some moments you may have missed.
Plant-Based
African Food Research Conference 2026
GFI is proud to support the African Food Research Conference 2026, a two-day virtual event organized by the Centre for African Food Research and Innovation.
Plant-based consumers are more valuable than you think
New research suggests these consumers are highly engaged and commercially valuable.
Meet GFI at the 2026 NCSL Legislative Summit
GFI is collaborating with two leading organizations advancing food innovation: the Plant Based Foods Association and the Association for Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Innovation.
The hidden national security threat on your summer grill
America's food system is under growing biological pressure. Diversifying how we produce protein can make it more resilient.
The Future of Meat: Technology, Sustainability, and the Meats of Tomorrow
Bruce Friedrich heads to The Commonwealth Club for a conversation about Meat—and why rethinking how we produce meat could shape the future of food.
The Science of Alt Protein: Hybrid alternative protein for next-generation meat alternatives
Learn how the process-driven co-structuring of plant, cellular, and algal proteins can overcome key techno-functional and sensory limitations of current plant-based meat alternatives.
Business of Alt Protein: The Science of Charisma for Founders, Leaders, and Professionals
Join charisma expert Olivia Fox Cabane, who will share research-backed techniques for building trust, communicating with confidence, and increasing your influence in high-stakes interactions.
Why next gen alt protein startups will be built on access, not just science
GFI's Daniel Gertner shares insights on how more companies can heighten the appeal of alt proteins to consumers including by optimizing the taste and affordability.
