Alternative protein industry tour forges new connections
Stephanie von SteinGFI brought entrepreneurs from across the globe on a tour of two of the most innovative new protein startups in the Bay Area: JUST and Impossible Foods.
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Capitalize on animal-free industries with GFI’s investor resources
Azi AkpanGFI's Company Database, Investor Directory, and Industry Reports help accredited investors discover deal flow and GFI's Investor Directory helps startups connect with potential investors.
What the world’s fastest marathons teach us about protein innovation
David Welch, Ph.D.Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei captivated the world this weekend with the fastest men's and women's marathon performances ever run. Whether it's redefining the limits of the human body or the food system, the same ingredients are required: innovation, talent, and perseverance.
Nestlé’s plant-based bacon cheeseburger is monumental
Olivia JeffersonNestlé's new PB triple play is more than just a new plant-based burger option—it's a sign that the plant-based market is bigger than burgers.
Global innovators can make all the difference in emerging markets
Ramya RamamurthyUPSIDE Foods' Uma Valeti is making an impact in the United States and around the world. GFI-India reflects on how the cardiologist-turned-entrepreneur has helped change the game in the world's biggest democracy.
This $10.5 million initiative is dedicated to developing alternative proteins
Mary AllenGFI, ProVeg, and 31 partner organizations across 21 countries are launching Smart Protein, a project funded by the European Commission, to develop protein-rich foods from plants, fungi, and byproducts.
UN points to trouble in our oceans. Plant-based & cultivated seafood offer a solution.
Jen LamyNew U.N. report points to growing environmental concerns in our oceans. Plant-based and cultivated seafood offer a sustainable solution.
Impossible Foods wins Global Climate Action Award, makes East Coast retail debut
Mary AllenImpossible Foods is a recipient of the 2019 United Nations Global Climate Action Award, selected for its practicality and scalability. And speaking of scale, Impossible just made its East Coast retail debut!
McDonald’s Canadian plant-based burger test is the first step in plant-based global domination says GFI Executive
The Good Food Institute Executive Director Bruce Friedrich welcomes news that McDonald's will begin testing a Beyond Meat burger across 28 locations in Canada starting Monday, September 30.
Are you lovin’ it? McDonald’s to test Beyond in Canada.
Matt BallOn Monday, September 30, the Beyond Meat burger goes on sale for a 12-week trial in Toronto and surrounding communities in southwest Ontario.
