Food insecurity is a real threat. Meatless meat could help protect us.
GFI’s Caroline Bushnell and Liz Specht explain how alternative proteins can mitigate the risks of food insecurity.
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If you think about it, animals can’t be the only way to transform plants into meat
GFI's Caroline Bushnell and Dr. Liz Specht show that the current meat industry leaves our planet vulnerable to a plethora of diseases and crises. Plant-based products could provide a safer future.
Our experts predict five alternative protein trends in 2020
Olivia Jefferson2020 is here, and with it comes a new year (and decade!) of opportunities for alternative proteins. What exciting developments should you expect to see this year? Our experts identified five key trends to watch.
How do you marble cultivated beef?
Tara DiMaioGFI research grant recipient Dr. Amy Rowat is building micro-scaffolds to create the marbling in beef cultivated directly from cells.
This researcher is bringing protein innovation one step closer to plant-based steak
Tara DiMaioDr. Mario Martinez, a GFI 2018-19 Competitive Research Grant Winner, is using microstructure engineering and chemistry to give plant proteins the fibrous qualities of muscle tissue.
Nature’s Fynd makes animal-free meat with volcanic microorganisms
Tara DiMaioTheir fermentation process is taking alternative proteins beyond the realm of plant-based products and cultivated meat.
Doing the impossible with alternative meats
GFI’s Liz Specht talks all things alternative proteins in this Q&A with U.C. San Diego — from current technological challenges to potential future bottlenecks.
Ultrasound waves take plant-based meat to a new level
Tara DiMaioGFI research grant recipient Dr. Filiz Koksel is using ultrasound waves to understand—and help improve—the structural qualities of plant-based meats.
RethinkX predicts transformation of meat industry within decades
Liz Specht, Ph.D.A new report by the economic think tank RethinkX suggests that novel food production methods that rely on fermentation and plant-based ingredients could capture market share much more quickly than mainstream analysts anticipate.
GFI is granting more than $3 million to plant-based and cultivated meat research
Erin Rees Clayton, Ph.D.Check out our 2019 RFP and consider whether you or someone you know should apply for up to $300,000 in research funding. The deadline for Phase 1 proposal submission is October 28, 2019.
