Former MoveOn head, coalition builder, and expert strategist Ilya Sheyman joins GFI as president
Ilya Sheyman will join GFI as President on February 22, to lead all aspects of GFI-U.S.’s programmatic and administrative operations.
Plant-Based
GFI, Codex, and building global unity around alternative proteins
Lauren StoneCodex standards will be key to ensure harmony and fairness for international alternative protein guidelines.
Community directory
The GFIdeas community directory offers entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, students, and experts a way to connect through monthly seminars, a Slack group, and access to contact information.
Melt-spinning marbled meat
Learn about Dr. Jay Park’s research on fiber melt spinning to biomimic intramuscular fat marbling in alternative proteins at UMass Lowell.
Self-aggregating proteins
Learn about Dr. Lutz Grossmann’s research to use self-aggregating proteins to develop a low-energy extrusion process for whole-cut plant-based meats at UMass Amherst.
Demand for plant-based meat is growing. We must ensure our supply chain can keep up.
Blake Byrne Ryan Dowdy, Ph.D.How do we strengthen ingredient and manufacturing capacity for plant-based meat in order to meet demand? GFI’s new report explores the future of this sector.
VEGPRENEUR Summit
This two-day live virtual conference will bring together founders, investors, and thought-leaders who are pushing forward sustainable, plant-based innovation around the world.
GFIdeas networking mixer
Join us at the GFIdeas January mixer to meet and mingle with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas.
Alternative protein course database
Christina AguilaUse the alternative protein course database to find educational courses and programs focused on alternative proteins and their enabling technologies. This database shares courses and programs offered online and in person at institutions around the world.
