Alternative meat and dairy companies are raking in investment dollars
Caroline Bushnell, GFI’s vice president of Corporate Engagement, discusses why there’s room for both established and new players in the growing field of alternative proteins.
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Re: food standards; general principles and food standards modernization
GFI urges FDA to establish principles for modernizing food standards that account for all foods. Learn why doing so is vital to FDA’s goal of supporting innovation.
Dietary change may help us avert future pandemics
GFI's Bruce Friedrich spells out that among the many steps we could take to lower the risk of the next pandemic, perhaps the most effective would be to stop farming animals for meat.
To the Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the climate crisis on impact of climate change on agricultural economy
GFI’s comment requests that the Committee work to establish an interagency Alternative Protein Initiative. Learn why doing so would support rural America.
Bottlenecks to the scale-up of cultured and plant-based meat
Jamie Harris of the Sentience Institute speaks with Dr. Elliot Swartz about the science of plant-based and cultivated meat, technical barriers to scaling, and professional opportunities in alternative proteins.
Vegan seafood: The next plant-based meat trend?
Seafood is difficult to make without animals, notes GFI's Jen Lamy. But some companies are betting on new technologies and customers to overcome the challenges.
Data reveals record investments in alternative protein in 2019 and Q1 2020
Corporate Engagement’s Caroline Bushnell explains the surge of investor confidence in alternative proteins that is being fuelled by increasing consumer interest.
Federal support for alternative protein for economic recovery and climate mitigation
The Breakthrough Institute highlights the importance of public support for alternative proteins and suggests ways that Congress could support continued research and development.
To the House Science, Space & Technology Committee on Covid-19 stimulus package
GFI’s comment urges the Committee to dedicate stimulus funds to support alternative proteins. Learn why doing so would help create a resilient and sustainable food supply.
Second Supplement to Citizen Petition to FDA re naming conventions
GFI’s supplement highlights market developments since submitting its Citizen Petition. Learn why the developments demonstrate a need for clarity from FDA.
