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SUMMARY:Natural Products Expo West
DESCRIPTION:Natural Products Expo WestPast\n\n\n\n\nDiscover new plant-based brands—or exhibit your own—at the leading natural products trade show. \n\n\n\n	Share this page on Bluesky\n	                    \n	Share on Bluesky\n\n\n	Share this page on Threads\n	            \n	Share on Threads\n\n\n	Share this page on Twitter\n	\n	Share on X\n\n\n	Share this page on LinkedIn\n	\n	Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nExpo West is one of the leading natural products trade shows and represents a great opportunity to find plant-based brands or\, conversely\, get discovered by distributors and retailers. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n	\n															\n								\n		\n										\n						\n		\n			\n								\n							\n													November 12\, 2026\n																\n								Virtual Event\n																			\n				\n				\n					The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n				\n				\n							\n				Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated…
URL:https://gfi.org/event/expo-west-2025/
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center\, 800 West Katella Avenue\, Anaheim\, California\, 92802\, United States
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SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech San Francisco 2025
DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech San Francisco 2025Past\n\n\n\n\nThe future of food is here. Future Food-Tech returns to San Francisco\, bringing together global leaders to explore the latest breakthroughs in food innovation. From AI-driven solutions to scaling biotech and navigating the rise of GLP-1 drugs\, this event dives into the trends shaping what we eat. \n\n\n\n	Share this page on Bluesky\n	                    \n	Share on Bluesky\n\n\n	Share this page on Threads\n	            \n	Share on Threads\n\n\n	Share this page on Twitter\n	\n	Share on X\n\n\n	Share this page on LinkedIn\n	\n	Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nFuture Food-Tech is where the world’s leading food brands\, ingredient suppliers\, technology providers\, and investors come together to accelerate innovation. This year’s agenda covers critical topics\, including ingredient breakthroughs for supply chain resilience\, AI’s role in food\, and the evolving landscape of biotechnology and nutrition. \n\n\n\nGFI’s Maille O’Donnell\, senior policy specialist\, public investment and industry\, will join the panel discussion “Navigating the Future of Food: How the New Administration Will Shape Health\, Nutrition\, and Policy” to discuss how forward-thinking policies can support a level playing field for alternative proteins and unlock public investment in food innovation. \n\n\n\nJoin us in San Francisco to connect with industry pioneers and shape the future of food. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell\n\n\n\nSENIOR POLICY SPECIALIST\, PUBLIC INVESTMENT AND INDUSTRY\, GFI \n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell is a senior policy specialist at GFI\, specializing in public investment and industry. She works to advance policies that support a thriving alternative protein industry by educating stakeholders within the U.S.-based alternative protein ecosystem about government resources. She also works to ensure that agency funders have access to accurate information about the alternative protein industry and public resource landscape. Before joining GFI\, Maille held various internships in the policy space\, including with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of Maryland\, College Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n	\n															\n								\n		\n										\n						\n		\n			\n								\n							\n													November 12\, 2026\n																\n								Virtual Event\n																			\n				\n				\n					The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n				\n				\n							\n				Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated…
URL:https://gfi.org/event/future-food-tech-san-francisco-2025/
LOCATION:San Francisco Marriott Marquis\, 780 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wild Hope: Mission Impossible – Screening & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Wild Hope: Mission Impossible – Screening & Panel DiscussionPast\n\n\n\n\nThe future of food is in focus. Join us for a special screening of Wild Hope: Mission Impossible\, an eye-opening film exploring plant-based solutions and the innovations shaping our food system. The event will feature a post-screening discussion with experts leading the charge in sustainable food\, including GFI’s Pepin Andrew Tuma. \n\n\n\n	Share this page on Bluesky\n	                    \n	Share on Bluesky\n\n\n	Share this page on Threads\n	            \n	Share on Threads\n\n\n	Share this page on Twitter\n	\n	Share on X\n\n\n	Share this page on LinkedIn\n	\n	Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nPresented by HHMI Tangled Bank Studios\, Wild Hope: Mission Impossible dives into the urgent need for food system transformation. The documentary showcases groundbreaking advancements in plant-based solutions and their potential to address climate and food security challenges. \n\n\n\nFollowing the screening\, a panel of experts will discuss the film’s key themes\, the future of alternative proteins\, and the role of policy in scaling sustainable food innovations. Pepin Andrew Tuma\, J.D.\, GFI’s Director of Policy and Government Relations\, will share insights on the legislative landscape\, how government action can accelerate progress\, and what’s needed to create a more resilient food system. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPepin Andrew Tuma\, J.D.\n\n\n\nDIRECTOR OF POLICY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS\, GFI \n\n\n\nPepin Andrew Tuma leads GFI’s legislative efforts to drive state and federal policies that support alternative proteins. His expertise spans legislative advocacy\, food and nutrition policy\, coalition building\, and campaign strategy. Before joining GFI\, he spent over a decade at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics\, leading government and regulatory affairs. He has also worked in law\, policy consulting\, and political campaigns. Pepin holds a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in history and government from the College of William and Mary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n	\n															\n								\n		\n										\n						\n		\n			\n								\n							\n													November 12\, 2026\n																\n								Virtual Event\n																			\n				\n				\n					The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n				\n				\n							\n				Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated…
URL:https://gfi.org/event/wild-hope-mission-impossible-screening-and-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:US Navy Memorial Burke Auditorium\, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
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SUMMARY:2025 Canadian Alternative Protein Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2025 Canadian Alternative Protein SymposiumPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI President Bruce Friedrich at the Canadian Alt Protein Symposium\, a dynamic gathering of innovators working to reshape the global food system! \n\n\n\n	Share this page on Bluesky\n	                    \n	Share on Bluesky\n\n\n	Share this page on Threads\n	            \n	Share on Threads\n\n\n	Share this page on Twitter\n	\n	Share on X\n\n\n	Share this page on LinkedIn\n	\n	Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI president\, Bruce Friedrich\, at the Canadian Alt Protein Symposium\, a collaborative conference by the University of Toronto\, McMaster University\, and the University of Waterloo. Connect with experts dedicated to transforming global food systems through innovative alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n​This event is designed to foster collaboration\, inspire innovation\, and empower attendees to tackle critical challenges in the alternative protein sector. Networking sessions will provide opportunities to build meaningful connections and drive progress in Canada’s growing role as a leader in sustainable food systems. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER\, GFI \n\n\n\nBruce oversees GFI’s global strategy\, working with and across all of GFI’s international teams (Asia Pacific\, Brazil\, Europe\, India\, Israel\, and United States) to ensure that GFI is maximally effective at implementing programs that deliver mission-focused results. Bruce is a TED Fellow\, Y Combinator alum\, 2021 “American Food Hero” (EatingWell Magazine)\, and popular speaker on food innovation. He has penned op-eds for the Wall Street Journal\, Foreign Policy\, CNN\, Nature Food\, Los Angeles Times\, Wired\, and many other publications. He has represented GFI on the TED Radio Hour\, New Yorker Radio Hour\, Ezra Klein Show\, Making Sense (Sam Harris)\, ReCode Decode\, and other programs and podcasts. Bruce’s 2019 TED talk has been viewed 2.4 million times and translated into 30 languages. He graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown Law and also holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n	\n															\n								\n		\n										\n						\n		\n			\n								\n							\n													November 12\, 2026\n																\n								Virtual Event\n																			\n				\n				\n					The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n				\n				\n							\n				Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated…
URL:https://gfi.org/event/2025-canadian-alternative-protein-symposium/
LOCATION:Medical Sciences Building\, University of Toronto\, 1 King's College Circle\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 3K3\, Canada
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