Imagining more for our food system
Here is what ten alt protein leaders think we have to look forward to in 2026.
Science
New GFI Report Identifies Critical Skill Gaps in India’s Plant-Based and Cultivated Meat Value Chains
GFI India has released an analysis of India’s smart protein talent landscape, revealing a mismatch between the country’s educational output and the industry’s current and future workforce needs.
The world is hungry for resilience
Pulses are a valuable protein diversification tool that can deliver for people and the planet.
Apply to join the Alt Protein Project
Applications to join the Alt Protein Project are now live! Attend our information session to discover how you can play a pivotal role in bringing the alternative protein movement to your university.
The Science of Alt Protein: Bean breeding and genetics for sustainable protein production
Learn how advances in dry bean breeding and genetics can support both agricultural performance and food quality outcomes.
New book ‘Meat’ explores how the next food revolution could transform meat consumption
In his new book “Meat,” GFI's founder Bruce Friedrich argues that the way we produce meat is unsustainable — for the climate, the planet and public health — and that the solution isn’t eating less of it, but making it differently.
GFI APAC’s 2025 Report Card + 6 Things to Watch in 2026
A mere 12 months ago, our experts published a look ahead at 2025 and outlined five reasons to be hopeful about APAC’s alternative protein sector, based on changes we expected to see over the course of the year.
Research finds alternative proteins could boost EU economy by €111 billion by 2040
Alternative proteins could add €111 billion a year to the EU’s economy by 2040 if treated as a strategic priority, new research shows.
Enhancing the Flavor of Plant-based & Fermentation-derived Proteins
Join GFI and FFAR to learn about this new funding opportunity!
Future Food-Tech San Francisco – Breaking Barriers to Scale: Cost, Efficiency, and De-Risking Bioprocessing
From modular systems to shared infrastructure, the future of bioprocessing is getting real. Join GFI’s Amanda Hildebrand at Future Food-Tech San Francisco as she moderates a dynamic breakout session on scaling alt protein biomanufacturing.
