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SUMMARY:Natural Products Expo West – Competing on Health: Insights for Plant-Based Brands
DESCRIPTION:Natural Products Expo West – Competing on Health: Insights for Plant-Based BrandsPast\n\n\n\n\nAs “health” continues to redefine the food industry\, GFI is bringing fresh data and real-world insights to Expo West. \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\nHealth isn’t just a trend—it’s reshaping the competitive landscape of food. \n\n\n\nAt Natural Products Expo West\, GFI will lead a timely conversation on how evolving definitions of “healthy” are influencing consumer behavior and shaping growth in the plant-based category. \n\n\n\nIn “Competing on Health: Insights for Plant-Based Brands\,” Taylor Leet-Otley\, GFI’s Senior Consumer Research Lead\, will share new consumer and category research exploring how different audiences interpret health—and how much it actually drives purchasing decisions. From there\, Pat McAuley\, GFI’s Startup Innovation Lead\, will guide a candid panel discussion with plant-based brand leaders on product formulation\, positioning strategies\, and the lessons they’ve learned in an increasingly health-forward market. \n\n\n\nTogether\, the session will unpack: \n\n\n\n\nHow consumers define “healthy” across segments\n\n\n\nWhere health creates value—and where it creates friction\n\n\n\nWhat brands are getting right (and wrong)\n\n\n\nHow to compete strategically in today’s health-focused environment\n\n\n\n\nIf you’re navigating the intersection of plant-based innovation and consumer expectations\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaylor Leet-Otley\n\n\n\nSENIOR CONSUMER RESEARCH LEAD \n\n\n\nTaylor Leet-Otley oversees GFI’s consumer research\, keeping the organization and the industry in touch with consumers’ needs & beliefs in the fast-moving alternative protein category. Taylor joined GFI with a background as a consultant focused on market research\, consumer insights\, and strategy. He worked in a diverse range of industries including CPG\, energy\, recycling\, healthcare\, and consumer tech\, with a focus on brand management\, B2B strategy\, and market entry. He graduated from Wesleyan University with a BA in Neuroscience and Religion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPat McAuley\n\n\n\nSTARTUP INNOVATION LEAD \n\n\n\nPat McAuley works with the Corporate Engagement team\, serving as the primary contact for alternative protein entrepreneurs and startups. Prior to joining GFI\, Pat was a multi-time founder having started businesses in food and beverage as well as tech\, most recently founding a multi-unit fast casual plant-based restaurant brand. He holds a degree in Management Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. \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/natural-products-expo-west-competing-on-health-insights-for-plant-based-brands/
LOCATION:Marriott\, 700 W Convention Way\, Anaheim\, California\, 92802\, United States
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SUMMARY:Plant-Based Community Reception 
DESCRIPTION:Plant-Based Community Reception (Expo West)Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) at the SPINS booth #616 for a Plant-Based Community Reception at 4:30 pm on Thursday\, March 5. \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\nThis free and open gathering for Expo West badge holders brings together leaders from across the plant-based ecosystem for connection\, conversation\, and continued learning. Earlier in the day\, GFI will share new consumer research on how today’s health-focused market is shaping value in the plant-based category. This reception offers a chance to continue the dialogue\, engage with the speakers\, and explore what the findings mean for strategy and growth. \n\n\n\nEnjoy refreshing beverages as you connect with the PBFA team and leaders across the plant-based space\, and explore GFI’s latest research briefs and industry resources to take the insights even further. \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/plant-based-community-reception/
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SUMMARY:The Future of Protein Forum @ SXSW (Regen House)
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Protein Forum @ SXSW (Regen House)Past\n\n\n\n\nGFI is bringing protein diversification to SXSW. \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\nFeeding a growing global population sustainably will require a range of protein solutions. That conversation is coming to SXSW. \n\n\n\nOn March 14\, GFI’s Shayna Fertig\, Senior Advisor to the President\, will join leaders across food\, agriculture\, health\, and conservation for The Future of Protein Forum at Regen House. The gathering will examine how protein diversification can help meet rising demand while strengthening supply chains\, supporting farmers\, and reducing resource intensity. \n\n\n\nShayna will share GFI’s perspective on the role of alternative proteins within a broader\, more resilient protein landscape—alongside speakers including: \n\n\n\n\nAmbassador Ertharin Cousin (Food Systems for the Future Institute)\n\n\n\nEthan Soloviev (HowGood)\n\n\n\nMaggie Hanna (Central Grasslands Roadmap Initiative)\n\n\n\nTom Brenna (Dell Medical School)\n\n\n\nKatie Rose McCullough (The Meat Foundation)\n\n\n\n\nSXSW convenes leaders from across technology\, policy\, and entrepreneurship. We’re glad to ensure that the future of protein is part of that exchange. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShayna Fertig\n\n\n\nSENIOR ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT \n\n\n\nShayna works closely with GFI’s president to build and maintain high level relationships across influencers in climate\, biodiversity\, and global health. She most recently worked at Impossible Foods leading strategic projects and analytics for their foodservice sales team as a Sales Operations Manager. Prior to Impossible\, Shayna worked at Censeo Consulting Group\, providing strategic and operational support for government agencies and nonprofits. She holds a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. \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/the-future-of-protein-forum-sxsw-regen-house/
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SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech San Francisco – Breaking Barriers to Scale: Cost\, Efficiency\, and De-Risking Bioprocessing
DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech San Francisco – Breaking Barriers to Scale: Cost\, Efficiency\, and De-Risking BioprocessingPast\n\n\n\n\nFrom 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. \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\nWhat will it really take to bring bioprocessing to industrial scale? \n\n\n\nJoin GFI Vice President of Science and Technology Amanda Hildebrand at Future Food-Tech San Francisco (March 19–20) for an in-depth breakout session: “Breaking Barriers to Scale: Cost\, Efficiency\, and De-Risking Bioprocessing.” This interactive conversation will spotlight: \n\n\n\n\nHow upstream and downstream integration can unlock yield and consistency gains\n\n\n\nWhere enabling technologies are moving the needle today\n\n\n\nWhy modular systems\, shared infrastructure\, and strategic partnerships are key to crossing the valley of death\n\n\n\n\nDrawing on insights from across industry\, investment\, and science\, the session will surface real-world examples of what’s working now—and what’s still needed to reach commercial production. Whether you’re a startup operator\, investor\, or R&D leader\, expect practical perspectives and opportunities to engage. \n\n\n\nLet’s build the bioeconomy that protein innovation demands. See you in San Francisco. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmanda Hildebrand\, PhD\n\n\n\nVICE PRESIDENT\, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY \n\n\n\nAmanda Hildebrand oversees GFI’s Science and Technology department to build a roadmap for accelerating alternative protein research while empowering scientists to execute on this vision. Amanda holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of California\, Santa Barbara\, and a doctorate in biological systems engineering from the University of California\, Davis. She brings over 13 years of experience in developing and commercializing sustainable bioprocesses. She has led project and functional teams within small start ups and Fortune 500 companies\, with broad knowledge across many fermentation platforms\, production scales\, application areas\, and industries. \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-breaking-barriers-to-scale-cost-efficiency-and-de-risking-bioprocessing/
LOCATION:San Francisco Marriott Marquis\, 780 Mission St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bruce Friedrich at Politics & Prose
DESCRIPTION:Bruce Friedrich at Politics & ProsePast\n\n\n\n\nMeat: How the Next Agricultural Revolution Will Transform Humanity’s Favorite Food—and Our Future – with Nicolás Rivero. \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\nGood Food Institute founder and president Bruce Friedrich offers a hopeful and rigorously researched exploration of how science\, policy\, and industry can work together to satisfy the world’s soaring demand for meat\, while building a healthier and more sustainable world. \n\n\n\nMeat offers a vision of the next agricultural revolution that is optimistic\, achievable\, and delicious. \n\n\n\nBruce will be in conversation with Nicolás Rivero\, who joined The Washington Post as a climate solutions reporter in 2023. Previously\, he covered climate change in South Florida for the Miami Herald and was the Knight Foundation innovator-in-residence at the Florida International University Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media. Before that\, he covered technology and transportation at Quartz\, where he also wrote newsletters and created news chatbots. \n\n\n\nJoin Bruce at Politics and Prose. \n\n\n\nThis event is free with first come\, first serve seating. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich serves as GFI’s chief thought leader and relationship-builder\, working in close partnership with GFI’s global teams and food system stakeholders around the world. \n\n\n\nBruce is a TED Fellow\, Y Combinator alum\, and popular speaker on food innovation. He has penned op-eds for the Wall Street Journal\, Foreign Policy\, Nature Food\, USA Today\, Los Angeles Times\, Wired\, CNN\, and many other publications. He has represented GFI on the TED Radio Hour\, New Yorker Radio Hour\, the Ezra Klein Show\, Making Sense (Sam Harris)\, and a variety of other podcasts and TV programs. Bruce’s 2019 TED talk has been viewed more than 2.4 million times and translated into 30 languages. \n\n\n\nPublishers Weekly selected Bruce’s book Meat as a top 10 new release in science\, writing: “This packed account makes food science feel like an urgent and essential undertaking.” The book has also received praise from Nobel Laureate in economics Michael Kremer\, former UNFCCC head Christiana Figueres\, and CSIS director of global food and water security Caitlin Welsh\, who penned the foreword. Says Welsh: “This book explains the imperative to transform our food systems\, and lays out a game plan to get us there…. Meat is as important as it is enjoyable.” Find out more on the book’s website\, MeatBook.org. \n\n\n\nBruce graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown Law and also holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University\, the London School of Economics\, and Grinnell College. \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/bruce-friedrich-at-politics-prose/
LOCATION:Politics and Prose at The Wharf\, 610 Water St SW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20024
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SUMMARY:Meat: The Next Agricultural Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Meat: The Next Agricultural RevolutionPast\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich kicks off Canada’s premier alternative protein symposium in Toronto. \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\nOn March 28\, GFI President and Founder Bruce Friedrich will open the second annual Canadian Alternative Protein Symposium with a keynote and fireside chat\, “A Level Set on the State of Alternative Proteins.” \n\n\n\nThe one-day gathering convenes Canadian researchers\, industry leaders\, and advocates focused on advancing plant-based\, fermentation-enabled\, and cultivated foods. This year’s program reflects Canada’s growing strengths across the sector\, from plant-based product innovation to new federal investments in agricultural feedstocks for cultivated meat research. \n\n\n\nAdditonal speakers include Dr. Alejandro Marangoni\, known for his work on improved plant-based cheeses\, and Dr. Ben Scott of the Global Institute for Food Security. \n\n\n\nThe event is organized in collaboration with the University of Toronto\, McMaster University\, the University of Waterloo\, and the University of Manitoba. We’re especially excited to see Alt Protein Project student leaders from the University of Toronto and other campuses playing an active role in shaping the day. Their leadership\, energy\, and cross-campus collaboration are exactly what’s building Canada’s next generation of protein innovators. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich serves as GFI’s chief thought leader and relationship-builder\, working in close partnership with GFI’s global teams and food system stakeholders around the world. \n\n\n\nBruce is a TED Fellow\, Y Combinator alum\, and popular speaker on food innovation. He has penned op-eds for the Wall Street Journal\, Foreign Policy\, Nature Food\, USA Today\, Los Angeles Times\, Wired\, CNN\, and many other publications. He has represented GFI on the TED Radio Hour\, New Yorker Radio Hour\, the Ezra Klein Show\, Making Sense (Sam Harris)\, and a variety of other podcasts and TV programs. Bruce’s 2019 TED talk has been viewed more than 2.4 million times and translated into 30 languages. \n\n\n\nPublishers Weekly selected Bruce’s book Meat as a top 10 new release in science\, writing: “This packed account makes food science feel like an urgent and essential undertaking.” The book has also received praise from Nobel Laureate in economics Michael Kremer\, former UNFCCC head Christiana Figueres\, and CSIS director of global food and water security Caitlin Welsh\, who penned the foreword. Says Welsh: “This book explains the imperative to transform our food systems\, and lays out a game plan to get us there…. Meat is as important as it is enjoyable.” Find out more on the book’s website\, MeatBook.org. \n\n\n\nBruce graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown Law and also holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University\, the London School of Economics\, and Grinnell College. \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/meat-the-next-agricultural-revolution/
LOCATION:Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, 40 St George St\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2026 Midwest Climate Summit Campuses as Climate Engines: Cutting Carbon and Building Resilience
DESCRIPTION:2026 Midwest Climate Summit Campuses as Climate Engines: Cutting Carbon and Building ResiliencePast\n\n\n\n\nWhat if one of the most overlooked climate solutions on campus is sitting in plain sight? Join Jeremy Eltz of the Good Food Institute and fellow speakers for a lively workshop on the levers campuses can pull right now—from food procurement to school design to climate-ready facilities. \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\nCampuses are more than places of learning. They are testing grounds\, conveners\, employers\, purchasers\, and community anchors. In other words\, they can be powerful climate engines. \n\n\n\nThis interactive session explores what happens when campuses widen the lens on climate action. Alongside conversations about buildings\, energy\, and transportation\, speakers will spotlight other high-impact levers that too often get left out of the plan—including food systems\, procurement\, workforce development\, and public infrastructure. The throughline is simple: if we want more resilient communities\, we need more of the right people\, systems\, and ideas at the table. \n\n\n\nJeremy Eltz of the Good Food Institute will bring that lens to food. In “Rethinking Protein: Alternative proteins for greener communities\,” he will explore why no serious climate strategy is complete without addressing food systems. From universities and hospitals to school districts and municipalities\, institutions have enormous power to cut emissions through procurement\, expand consumer choice\, and help build new workforce pathways in sustainable food systems. His session invites participants to think practically about how dining programs\, sustainability goals\, and education pipelines can work together. \n\n\n\nThe workshop also features “Zeroing In: Advancing Low-Carbon School Design with Ann Arbor Public Schools\,” presented by Jessica Haberstock and Denise Gravelle\, and “Unlocking Resilience: How Schools Are Using Federal Funds to Build Climate-Ready Facilities\,” presented by Kristen Hengtgen. Together\, these sessions show how climate action takes shape across the built environment\, public investment\, and everyday institutional decisions. \n\n\n\nExpect more than presentations. This session is designed to get the room talking. Through small-group discussion and Q&A\, attendees will dig into questions like: What levers are missing in your region? What is not yet being integrated into your climate work? And what would it take to pull those pieces in? \n\n\n\nWhether you work in higher education\, K–12\, public policy\, sustainability\, food systems\, design\, or community planning\, this workshop offers fresh ideas\, practical examples\, and a chance to connect with others rethinking how campuses can lead. \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/2026-midwest-climate-summit-campuses-as-climate-engines-cutting-carbon-and-building-resilience/
LOCATION:Case Western Reserve University\, 10900 Euclid Ave\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, United States
CATEGORIES:External in-person event
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