BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Good Food Institute - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gfi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Good Food Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T235959 DTSTAMP:20260727T122940Z CREATED:20260727T122939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T122940Z UID:10000808-1786060800-1786233599@gfi.org SUMMARY:African Food Research Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:African Food Research Conference 2026Past\n\n\n\n\nGFI is proud to support the African Food Research Conference 2026\, a two-day virtual event organized by the Centre for African Food Research and Innovation. Led by Nicholas Alifa\, founder of the University of Reading Alt Protein Project and Principal Investigator for CAFRI\, AFRIC 2026 will bring together researchers\, funders\, policymakers\, and industry leaders to strengthen support for African-led food research. \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\nThe Good Food Institute is excited to support the African Food Research Conference 2026\, organized by the Centre for African Food Research and Innovation under the theme Fund to Feed Africa. \n\n\n\nThe conference is being led by Nicholas Alifa\, founder of the University of Reading Alt Protein Project and Principal Investigator for CAFRI. We’re thrilled to see an APP leader advancing this important work and creating a platform that connects African researchers with the institutions\, funders\, policymakers\, and industry partners positioned to help their work grow. \n\n\n\nAcross Africa\, researchers are advancing promising work in areas including plant proteins\, fermentation\, food processing\, and indigenous ingredient development. AFRIC 2026 will spotlight that talent while fostering the relationships and resources needed to strengthen African-led food research. \n\n\n\nThe two-day program will feature keynote presentations\, expert panels\, research showcases\, and recognition of emerging researchers through CAFRI’s African Food Research Advancement Programme. \n\n\n\nThe conference will be livestreamed on LinkedIn and YouTube\, making it easy to join from anywhere. Tune in when you can and help celebrate the researchers and leaders shaping the future of food innovation across Africa. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/african-food-research-conference-2026/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T140000 DTSTAMP:20260302T195726Z CREATED:20260302T195725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T195726Z UID:10000763-1776686400-1776693600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Animal-Free Meat: The Next Agricultural Revolution DESCRIPTION:Animal-Free Meat: The Next Agricultural RevolutionPast\n\n\n\n\nCome learn how science\, policy\, and industry can work together to satisfy the world’s soaring demand for meat\, no animals required. \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\nDrawing from Meat\, GFI’s President and Founder Bruce Friedrich will outline a practical roadmap for producing the foods people love in ways that require fewer resources\, reduce environmental impact\, and expand consumer choice. As global demand for meat continues to rise\, innovation in plant-based and cultivated meat offers a path to meet that demand while building a more sustainable and secure food system. \n\n\n\nJoin us to explore what it will take to accelerate this shift and why animal-free meat may define the next agricultural revolution. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/animal-free-meat-the-next-agricultural-revolution/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T120000 DTSTAMP:20260302T143503Z CREATED:20260302T143502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T143503Z UID:10000762-1773748800-1773748800@gfi.org SUMMARY:High-Impact Giving Strategies for Reducing Biodiversity Loss DESCRIPTION:High-Impact Giving Strategies for Reducing Biodiversity LossPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI joins Giving Green to discuss how strategic philanthropy can help address biodiversity loss. \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\nBiodiversity loss is accelerating\, yet philanthropic funding for conservation remains limited and unevenly distributed. \n\n\n\nOn March 17\, GFI President Bruce Friedrich will participate in Giving Green’s virtual event launching new research on how donors can direct funding where it can have the greatest impact. The research examines gaps between ecological risk and current capital flows\, and identifies practical strategies for reducing habitat and species loss. \n\n\n\nBruce will speak during Part I: Land & Freshwater Biodiversity\, alongside Julie Mulonga\, Director for Eastern Africa at Wetlands International. The discussion will focus on land use change and scalable approaches to protecting ecosystems\, including the role that shifts in agricultural production can play in reducing pressure on forests\, grasslands\, and freshwater systems. \n\n\n\nThe second half of the webinar will address marine biodiversity\, with experts discussing funding gaps in ocean conservation and strategies to address overfishing. \n\n\n\nThis virtual session is intended for donors\, advisors\, and others interested in directing resources toward high-impact\, systems-level solutions. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/high-impact-giving-strategies-for-reducing-biodiversity-loss/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/COM24004_featured-events_climate-1.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T103000 DTSTAMP:20260219T134002Z CREATED:20260219T134000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T134002Z UID:10000757-1771925400-1771929000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Sustainability Storytelling Café | Plate to Planet DESCRIPTION:Sustainability Storytelling Café | Plate to PlanetPast\n\n\n\n\nFrom plate to planet: How our food choices shape the world. \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 does storytelling have to do with sustainability? Everything. \n\n\n\nAt the Sustainability Storytelling Café\, GFI’s Emma Ignaszewski\, Associate Vice President of Corporate Engagement\, will join global food and climate leaders to explore the power of narrative in driving institutional change. \n\n\n\nHosted by D Leader and the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce\, this live virtual session will spotlight how plant-rich diets\, responsible sourcing\, and food system innovation can accelerate measurable climate action and support ESG priorities. \n\n\n\nEmma will bring GFI’s perspective to the table\, sharing how food system transformation is central to building a sustainable\, secure\, and just future—and how companies and institutions can lead the shift. \n\n\n\nTune in live on LinkedIn and join the conversation in the comments. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include voices from Friends of the Earth\, ESRAG\, Greener by Default\, and the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce. Catch the replay later on YouTube. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmma Ignaszewski\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT \n\n\n\nEmma Ignaszewski oversees the corporate engagement team’s direct outreach group and provides guidance to CE’s operations and support functions. Her work helps to ensure the seamless execution of GFI’s corporate strategy and stakeholder engagement initiatives. \n\n\n\nThe CE team conducts research and share insights to educate the public on alternative proteins and champion their adoption by the food industry\, including manufacturers\, retailers\, restaurants\, investors\, and more. By 2050\, the global demand for meat is projected to rise significantly. By reimagining how meat is made\, we can meet consumers where they are. Our work makes it possible for alternative proteins to increasingly compete with conventional meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy on the key drivers of consumer choice: taste\, price\, and convenience. We analyze the market\, uncover consumer insights\, identify AP white spaces and opportunities\, and build the community. \n\n\n\nEmma has previously overseen GFI’s market and consumer insights zone\, where she helped develop GFI’s alternative protein research agenda and its flagship State of the Industry reports. Before GFI\, she worked in strategy\, marketing\, and communications in the design industry as well as in the health education and access sector. She has a background in the TED community\, founding and curating regional TEDx events and helping thinkers hone their ideas worth spreading. She holds a BA in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from Cornell University. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/sustainability-storytelling-cafe-plate-to-planet/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T235959 DTSTAMP:20260120T154308Z CREATED:20260120T154307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T154308Z UID:10000745-1770163200-1770249599@gfi.org SUMMARY:Unlocking Canada’s Food Innovation Potential through Regulatory Modernization DESCRIPTION:Unlocking Canada’s Food Innovation Potential through Regulatory ModernizationPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Mackenzie B. and cross-sector leaders for a workshop on reimagining food regulation in Canada. From international alignment to innovation pathways\, we’ll explore how to modernize systems that protect public health and support cutting-edge food solutions. \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\nCanada’s food and health-product regulatory systems are at a turning point. On February 4\, GFI’s Mackenzie B. will join government\, academic\, and industry experts for a workshop hosted by the Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) focused on enabling innovation through regulatory modernization. \n\n\n\nMackenzie’s session—“What are we learning? A look at other jurisdictions and how they are facilitating innovation”—will examine how other countries are supporting safe\, science-based innovation in food and nutrition policy. Drawing on international case studies\, this discussion will spotlight what’s working\, what’s not\, and how Canada can lead. \n\n\n\nThroughout the workshop\, participants will explore: \n\n\n\n\nStreamlining food safety and regulatory review processes\n\n\n\nAdvancing consistent\, risk-based methods rooted in science\n\n\n\nStrengthening global collaboration and information-sharing\n\n\n\nUnlocking responsible innovation to meet public health and sustainability goals\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re in government\, academia\, or the food industry\, this session offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of food regulation in Canada. \n\n\n\nLet’s build a framework for progress—one that keeps people safe and empowers Canada’s innovators to thrive. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMackenzie Battle\, JD\n\n\n\nSENIOR REGULATORY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nMackenzie Battle supports GFI’s litigation efforts and works on regulatory and policy issues affecting alternative proteins. Prior to joining GFI\, Mackenzie worked at the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate representing the interests of utility customers before state and federal regulatory agencies and courts in a variety of litigation\, regulatory advocacy\, and policy matters. Mackenzie holds a JD from the American University Washington College of Law and a BA in Political Science from the University of Michigan. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/unlocking-canadas-food-innovation-potential-through-regulatory-modernization/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T170000 DTSTAMP:20251218T141351Z CREATED:20251218T141350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T141351Z UID:10000740-1765267200-1765299600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Public Opinion & Regulation – Communicating Science to Decision Makers DESCRIPTION:Public Opinion & Regulation – Communicating Science to Decision MakersPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI’s Tim Carey will join Bridge2Food’s regulatory session to explore how science-informed advocacy is shaping the future of food policy. \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\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nGFI Policy Specialist Tim Carey will speak at Bridge2Food’s virtual session\, focused on communicating science to decision makers across government and industry. Tim will share how GFI applies an evidence-informed approach to policy engagement—translating food systems science into actionable strategies for regulators\, lawmakers\, and multilateral bodies. \n\n\n\nThis session is part of Bridge2Food’s ongoing programming on public opinion\, regulation\, and the role of science in shaping food system transformation. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Carey\, JD\n\n\n\nPOLICY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nTim Carey advances GFI’s legislative\, and regulatory strategies by operating at the intersection of public health research\, law\, and policy. Tim joined GFI after serving several years as a Law & Policy Advisor focused on gun violence prevention at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tim also previously worked in child advocacy at Maryland Legal Aid and the Emory Barton Child Law and Policy Center. Tim holds a JD from Emory University School of Law and a BA from Saint Mary’s College of Maryland. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/public-opinion-regulation-communicating-science-to-decision-makers/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T070000 DTSTAMP:20251204T155126Z CREATED:20251204T155125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T155126Z UID:10000736-1764828000-1764831600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Why Sustainability Matters in Bio-Based Ingredients: Practical Challenges\, Key Decisions\, and What's Next DESCRIPTION:Why Sustainability Matters in Bio-Based Ingredients: Practical Challenges\, Key Decisions\, and What’s NextPast\n\n\n\n\n​​Join us for an insightful discussion and gain practical perspectives on how to understand and improve your environmental impact and why doing so is becoming increasingly essential. \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\nSustainability is rapidly becoming a defining priority in industrial biotechnology influencing investment\, regulation\, consumer expectations\, and the long-term viability of bioprocesses. As the industry shifts toward more responsible innovation\, teams are increasingly expected to understand and quantify the environmental impact of their decisions from the earliest stages of development. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we will explore: \n\n\n\n\nWhy sustainability matters now — environmental pressures\, regulatory momentum\, consumer expectations\, and costly R&D decisions\n\n\n\nHow sustainability is being implemented today — research advances\, emerging assessment methods\, localised sourcing\, and process optimisation\n\n\n\nThe current challenges in quantifying environmental impact — data limitations\, inconsistent frameworks\, and barriers to adoption in bioprocessing\n\n\n\nWhat’s next for the industry — tools enabling faster\, more accessible environmental insights (including platforms like Foresight)\, cross-industry collaboration\, sustainable protein research\, and growing efforts toward standardisation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucas Eastham\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATIONTHE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nLucas works with the SciTech team to analyze the technical landscape for proteins and ingredients derived from microbial fermentation\, identify key challenges\, and articulate solutions to accelerate the industry. Before GFI\, Lucas spent ten years at Algenol Biotech commercializing microbial-derived biofuels\, biofertilizers\, food ingredients\, and cosmetic ingredients. His expertise ranges across the bioprocess commercialization spectrum from strain development\, cultivation process development (USP)\, downstream process development (DSP)\, commercialization\, and GMP operations. Lucas holds a B.S. in Biology and Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh and an M.S. in Environmental Science and Management from Duquesne University. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/why-sustainability-matters-in-bio-based-ingredients-practical-challenges-key-decisions-and-whats-next/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T150000 DTSTAMP:20251023T145457Z CREATED:20251022T173346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T145457Z UID:10000725-1763647200-1763650800@gfi.org SUMMARY:New Proteins webinar DESCRIPTION:New Proteins webinarPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Abby Sewell for a look at how hybrid and diversified protein strategies are shaping the future of food. \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\nJoin Abby Sewell\, Corporate Engagement Manager\, to explore how the alternative protein landscape is evolving toward hybrid and diversified approaches. Learn why protein diversification is key to reducing emissions\, meeting consumer demand\, and strengthening supply chains. Through real-world case studies\, Abby will highlight how companies are unlocking growth and share the three levers driving adoption—better taste\, lower cost\, and clear communication of health benefits. Attendees will gain practical insights to stay competitive in the fast-changing protein market. \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain practical insights into: \n\n\n\n\nIngredient innovation across novel protein categories\n\n\n\nEmerging consumer preferences and health motivators\n\n\n\nThe opportunities driving industry adoption of diversified proteins\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this one-hour session! Register here to save your spot. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby Sewell\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nAbby serves as GFI’s Corporate Engagement Manager\, supporting food manufacturers and other food companies upstream to inspire and accelerate their shift toward alternative protein. Prior to joining GFI\, Abby worked in marketing collaborating with leading food\, beverage\, and CPG brands to develop and execute multifaceted marketing campaigns grounded in data-driven insights. With a BS in Integrated Marketing Communications from Ithaca College and specialized training in Food Sustainability from NYU\, Abby brings a unique blend of strategic marketing expertise and an understanding of sustainable food practices to her role at GFI. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/new-proteins-webinar/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T150000 DTSTAMP:20251029T151222Z CREATED:20251029T151220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T151222Z UID:10000729-1762956000-1762959600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Growing the Future: How New Farming Frontiers Are Transforming Protein DESCRIPTION:Growing the Future: How New Farming Frontiers Are Transforming ProteinPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Adam Leman for a look at how next-gen protein technologies—from precision fermentation to cultivated meat—are reshaping the future of sustainable food. \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\nAlternative protein innovation doesn’t stop at the product—it starts at the source. From aquaculture to crop engineering\, today’s breakthroughs are transforming how we produce protein in ways that reduce environmental strain\, increase resilience\, and meet rising consumer demand. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, Adam Leman\, Principal Scientist at the Good Food Institute\, will join other sector leaders to explore the biotechnologies powering the next frontier of food. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\, Principal Scientist\, Fermentation\, The Good Food Institute\n\n\n\nPaul Shapiro\, CEO\, The Better Meat Company\n\n\n\nYadu Dar\, PhD\, VP Business Development\, Plantible Foods\n\n\n\nLovepreet Singh\, Continuous Improvement Specialist\, Idaho Milk Products\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATION \n\n\n\nAdam is a Principal Scientist\, Fermentation at GFI and is focused on the development of biomass fermentation and precision fermentation biotechnology for food protein. He earned a B.S. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Rochester and a Ph.D. from Drexel University College of Medicine in Molecular Biology. Adam’s postdoctoral studies concentrated on fungal genetics and systems biology. During his time in biotech\, Adam implemented gene expression analyses in microbial\, agtech\, and human health studies to better characterize these systems and offer a deeper understanding for strain development and process improvement. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/growing-the-future-how-new-farming-frontiers-are-transforming-protein/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T103000 DTSTAMP:20250919T200611Z CREATED:20250919T200610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T200611Z UID:10000714-1758790800-1758796200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Mastering Novel Food Production DESCRIPTION:Mastering Novel Food ProductionPast\n\n\n\n\nHow do cell cultivation and precision fermentation move from lab bench to reliable\, cost-effective manufacturing? Join GFI’s Elliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\, principal scientist for cultivated meat\, and industry leaders to explore how Process Analytical Technology (PAT) can accelerate scale-up while safeguarding quality and consistency. \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\nThe novel food sector is at a pivotal moment. While cell-cultivated foods and precision fermentation promise a more sustainable\, resilient protein supply\, the path from R&D to commercial production demands more than bigger bioreactors. Success at scale requires consistent quality\, tight process control\, and data-driven optimization under real-world conditions. \n\n\n\nThat’s where Process Analytical Technology (PAT) comes in. By enabling real-time monitoring and control\, PAT helps teams improve efficiency\, reduce costs\, and shorten time to market. \n\n\n\nOn September 25\, Hamilton Process Analytics will convene a panel of experts from cell cultivation and precision fermentation for Mastering Novel Food Production—a dynamic discussion of why PAT is central to unlocking the next phase of growth for the industry. GFI’s Elliot Swartz\, Ph.D. (principal scientist\, cultivated meat) will contribute insights on measurement needs across the cultivated meat value chain\, from cell line development to bioprocess optimization and product quality attributes. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re in R&D\, scale-up\, or manufacturing\, you’ll come away with practical perspectives on: \n\n\n\n\nPrioritizing critical quality attributes and inline/online measurements\n\n\n\nTranslating lab methods to robust\, GMP-ready workflows\n\n\n\nReducing batch variability and improving cost of goods with smarter controls\n\n\n\nBuilding cross-functional teams that unite science\, engineering\, and analytics\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll join us for this timely conversation. Register at the link above. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nSENIOR PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT \n\n\n\nElliot’s work at GFI focuses on analyzing the technical and economic bottlenecks facing the cultivated meat industry\, identifying opportunities to accelerate the industry\, and educating scientists\, the public\, and other industry stakeholders. For the past five years\, Elliot has worked on projects ranging from food safety and environmental impact to in-depth analysis of the cultivated meat value chain. Elliot holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, where he worked with induced pluripotent stem cells to model neuromuscular disease. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/mastering-novel-food-production/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/COM24004_featured-events_science-academic-1.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T110000 DTSTAMP:20250626T185617Z CREATED:20250626T185616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T185617Z UID:10000699-1751967000-1751972400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Driving Food Innovation: Consumer-Centric\, Strategic\, & Scalable DESCRIPTION:Driving Food Innovation: Consumer-Centric\, Strategic\, & ScalablePast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Emma Ignaszewski\, Director of Corporate Engagement\, in a conversation about Food Innovation hosted by Reuters Events Food & Agriculture. \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\nIn a rapidly changing world\, the food industry is at a crossroads where innovation must align with shifting consumer preferences and global challenges. As the demand for sustainable\, nutritious\, and accessible food grows\, businesses must adapt to stay competitive and relevant. \n\n\n\nKey Topics We’ll Explore: \n\n\n\n\nConsumer-Centric Innovations: Explore how global trends and emerging technologies are shaping food innovation to meet consumer demands for taste\, nutrition\, and affordability.\n\n\n\nStrategic Partnerships: Highlight the opportunities for collaboration between commodity producers and CPGs on streamlining operations\, reducing waste\, and developing products that meet evolving consumer demands.\n\n\n\nScaling for Impact: Discuss methods for effectively scaling these innovations\, achieving broader access to nutritious and sustainable food options\, while maintaining product integrity and adaptability.\n\n\n\n\nThis is your chance to hear from leading voices in the food and agriculture industry and gain valuable insights into the future of food innovation. Join us as we explore key trends\, challenges\, and opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmma Ignaszewski\n\n\n\nDIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT\, GFI \n\n\n\nEmma Ignaszewski oversees the corporate engagement team’s direct outreach group. Emma has previously overseen GFI’s market and consumer insights zone and CE’s project management team\, helping to build and grow the alternative protein research agenda and State of the Industry series. Before GFI\, she worked in strategy\, marketing\, and communications in the design industry as well as in the health education and access sector. She has a background in the TED community\, founding and curating regional TEDx events and helping thinkers hone their ideas worth spreading. She holds a BA in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from Cornell University. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about Emma\n\n\n\n\n \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/driving-food-innovation-consumer-centric-strategic-and-scalable/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T200000 DTSTAMP:20250602T201728Z CREATED:20250602T201727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T201728Z UID:10000693-1750878000-1750881600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Plant-Based Revolution! Climate Action Party DESCRIPTION:Plant-Based Revolution! Climate Action PartyPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Shayna Fertig\, Senior Advisor to the President\, and trailblazers from across the alternative protein ecosystem for a lively discussion on what comes next and how smarter food choices today can unlock big wins for our planet\, our health\, and our economy. \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\nRight now\, most Americans get the majority of their protein from conventional animal agriculture. But that’s changing. In 2024\, more than 60% of U.S. households purchased plant-based meat\, dairy\, or eggs. These foods are no longer niche\, they’re part of a growing global shift toward more sustainable\, secure\, and just ways of producing protein. But what does this shift mean for public health? For climate goals? For the future of farming? \n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Shayna Fertig\, Senior Advisor to the President\, and trailblazers from across the alternative protein ecosystem for a lively discussion on what comes next and how smarter food choices today can unlock big wins for our planet\, our health\, and our economy. \n\n\n\nLearn more from: \n\n\n\n\nT.K. Pillan\, Senior Advisor\, Beyond Meat\n\n\n\nSara Berger\, Global CEO\, Sproud\n\n\n\n\nAlternative proteins are more than a trend. They’re a toolkit for building a better food future. Come learn how! \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/plant-based-revolution-climate-action-party/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T093000 DTSTAMP:20250507T143114Z CREATED:20250507T143113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T143114Z UID:10000690-1747296000-1747301400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Breaking the Divide: Depolarizing Food\, Farming\, and Innovation DESCRIPTION:Breaking the Divide: Depolarizing Food\, Farming\, and InnovationPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Elliot Swartz and other experts for an online discussion on how we can depolarize conversations around food\, farming\, and innovation. Learn how cultivated meat and other solutions can complement traditional approaches to create a more sustainable\, inclusive 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 \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Elliot Swartz\, Lead Scientist for Cultivated Meat\, for an interactive discussion about how to move from division to dialogue. Organized by Generation Climate Europe’s Food Team\, this online event will explore how polarization impacts sustainable food conversations and how we can foster more constructive\, inclusive public discourse. \n\n\n\nElliot will join a diverse panel to share perspectives on navigating polarized food narratives\, reducing misinformation\, and creating space for shared values — especially when it comes to innovative solutions like cultivated meat. Together with other speakers\, he’ll reflect on how alternative proteins can be positioned not as replacements\, but as part of a broader toolkit alongside regenerative agriculture and other approaches to meet climate\, nutrition\, and food security goals. \n\n\n\nThe session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nHow public perception\, communication\, and identity shape debates about food and farming\n\n\n\nThe role of misinformation and how to counter it\n\n\n\nBridging traditional and innovative solutions to build common ground\n\n\n\nHow young people and emerging leaders can drive constructive\, solutions-focused conversations\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a student\, farmer\, activist\, or simply curious about where food and farming are headed\, this discussion will offer ideas and inspiration for creating a more open and connected dialogue about our shared food future. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT \n\n\n\nElliot’s work at GFI focuses on analyzing the technical and economic bottlenecks facing the cultivated meat industry\, identifying opportunities to accelerate the industry\, and educating scientists\, the public\, and other industry stakeholders. For the past five years\, Elliot has worked on projects ranging from food safety and environmental impact to in-depth analysis of the cultivated meat value chain. Elliot holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, where he worked with induced pluripotent stem cells to model neuromuscular disease. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/breaking-the-divide-depolarizing-food-farming-and-innovation/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T130000 DTSTAMP:20250415T120034Z CREATED:20250415T120032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T120034Z UID:10000681-1745496000-1745499600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Agriculture 2.0: How technological innovation can help us sustainably feed 10 billion people and save our planet DESCRIPTION:Agriculture 2.0: How technological innovation can help us sustainably feed 10 billion people and save our planetPast\n\n\n\n\nAgriculture 2.0 brings together leading voices from science\, policy\, and industry to explore how breakthrough technologies can help feed a growing population while addressing climate change\, biodiversity loss\, and food insecurity. \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\nAgriculture 2.0 will examine the transformative power of intersecting advancements in AI\, genetics\, and biotechnology to reimagine how we grow food. These tools offer enormous potential to increase productivity while reducing emissions\, protecting ecosystems\, and improving food security. But meaningful transformation won’t happen on its own; smart policies\, strategic investments\, and thoughtful collaboration are essential. \n\n\n\nModerated by rising food systems voices\, Shagun Sethi and Yasmine Rejeb\, the conversation will feature global experts on food systems innovation: \n\n\n\n\nArghadeep Saha\, Policy Manager\, The Good Food Institute India\n\n\n\nDavid Kaplan\, Stern Family Professorship in Engineering\, Biomedical Engineering\, Tufts University\n\n\n\nJamie Metzl\, Founder and Chair\, OneShared.World; author of Superconvergence\n\n\n\n\nArghadeep will speak to the role of policy in enabling innovation—from public R&D and regulatory clarity to building a strong manufacturing ecosystem for smart proteins in India and beyond. With deep experience in multi-stakeholder food systems governance\, Arghadeep brings critical insight into how we can align science and policy to unlock sustainable solutions at scale. \n\n\n\nJoin us online to connect with global experts and help shape a better food future. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArghadeep Saha\n\n\n\nPOLICY MANAGER\, GFI INDIA \n\n\n\nArghadeep Saha leads GFI India’s policy work\, advancing smart protein innovation through strategic public engagement. He works closely with government bodies\, research institutions\, and civil society to build a strong policy and regulatory foundation for alternative proteins in India. With a background in economics and development\, Arghadeep brings deep experience in agricultural governance\, food security\, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. His work focuses on unlocking public R&D\, enabling supportive regulation\, and fostering a robust domestic manufacturing ecosystem for sustainable proteins. Through his leadership\, GFI India is helping to shape a more secure\, just\, and climate-resilient food future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/agriculture-2-how-technological-innovation-can-help-us-sustainably-feed-10-billion-people-and-save-our-planet/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T120000 DTSTAMP:20250403T150150Z CREATED:20250306T211840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T150150Z UID:10000669-1744711200-1744718400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Canadian Cultivated Meat Landscape seminar DESCRIPTION:Canadian Cultivated Meat Landscape seminarPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin this webinar to learn how Canada is driving the cultivated meat forward through collaborative efforts across academia\, industry\, government\, and the nonprofit sector. \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\nCanada is emerging as a global leader in cultivated meat and cellular agriculture\, thanks to innovative projects and collaborative efforts across academia\, industry\, government\, and the nonprofit sector. Join us for an exciting session showcasing the initiatives driving this transformative field forward. \n\n\n\nIn this seminar\, you’ll hear from leading organizations and experts at the forefront of cultivated meat innovation\, as they share insights into their work and the progress being made at every level. From cutting-edge academic research and industry advancements to government policies and nonprofit contributions\, this session will highlight the talent\, resources\, and collaborative spirit that make Canada a hub for cellular agriculture. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, investor\, scientist\, policymaker\, or enthusiast\, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to connect\, learn\, and explore how you can be part of Canada’s cultivated meat revolution. Let’s shape the future of sustainable food together! \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/canadian-cultivated-meat-landscape-seminar/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COM24004_featured-events_industry.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/canadian-cultivated-meat-landscape-seminar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T121000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T131000 DTSTAMP:20250225T145905Z CREATED:20250225T141150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T145905Z UID:10000661-1741090200-1741093800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Join the Conversation: An Introduction to Cultivated Meat with Dr. Elliot Swartz DESCRIPTION:Join the Conversation: An Introduction to Cultivated Meat with Dr. Elliot SwartzPast\n\n\n\n\nCurious about the future of food? Join Dr. Elliot Swartz\, Principal Scientist at The Good Food Institute (GFI)\, for an engaging and accessible introduction to cultivated meat—a groundbreaking innovation in food production. \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\nIn this beginner-friendly session\, part of the UNH Manchester Sidore Series Centers on Sustainability\, Dr. Swartz will break down the basics of cultivated meat: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is it\, and how is it made?\n\n\n\nWhy does it matter for the future of food?\n\n\n\nWhat challenges remain before it becomes widely available?\n\n\n\n\nCultivated meat is essentially the same as the beef\, pork\, chicken\, and fish we eat today\, but produced directly from cells\, without having to grow the whole animal. It has the potential to be a more sustainable and ethical alternative to conventional meat\, but how close are we to seeing it in stores and restaurants? \n\n\n\nDr. Swartz will explore the environmental\, ethical\, and economic implications of this emerging industry\, including how it could reduce greenhouse gas emissions\, use fewer natural resources\, and contribute to a more secure global food system. \n\n\n\nWhether you are new to the topic or just beginning to explore alternative proteins\, this session is designed to be clear\, engaging\, and welcoming to all. No prior knowledge is needed—just curiosity about the future of food. \n\n\n\nRegister today to reserve your spot. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and be part of the conversation about the future of meat production. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT \n\n\n\nElliot’s work at GFI focuses on analyzing the technical and economic bottlenecks facing the cultivated meat industry\, identifying opportunities to accelerate the industry\, and educating scientists\, the public\, and other industry stakeholders. For the past five years\, Elliot has worked on projects ranging from food safety and environmental impact to in-depth analysis of the cultivated meat value chain. Elliot holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, where he worked with induced pluripotent stem cells to model neuromuscular disease. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/join-the-conversation-an-introduction-to-cultivated-meat-with-dr-elliot-swartz/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T121500 DTSTAMP:20250212T191757Z CREATED:20250212T191755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T191757Z UID:10000656-1740009600-1740053700@gfi.org SUMMARY:Foodservice: Gateway to Changing Consumer Habits DESCRIPTION:Foodservice: Gateway to Changing Consumer HabitsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Marika Azoff\, GFI’s Corporate Engagement Lead\, at the Vegconomist Webtalk: Foodservice – Gateway to Changing Consumer Habits. \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\nThe foodservice sector holds immense potential as a gateway to driving the global transition toward a more sustainable and plant-based food system. As a critical player in shaping consumer habits and preferences\, the industry has the power to transform the game—but how is it leveraging this influence? \n\n\n\nWhat strategies are currently being deployed by key players? Where are the blind spots hindering progress? And how effectively are companies\, institutions\, and policymakers embracing this shift? \n\n\n\nBy analyzing the roles of key industry stakeholders and emerging trends\, the webinar will explore the position of the foodservice as a critical driver in reshaping food consumption patterns. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarika Azoff\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT LEAD – RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE \n\n\n\nMarika works with companies involved in food sales and distribution to increase their sales of and commitment to alternative proteins. Marika first joined GFI with a focus on alternative seafood. Through building relationships with the private sector\, she worked to accelerate the development of alternative seafood globally. Marika earned a BA in Animal Conservation from the University of Rochester and spent the last decade focused on animal conservation and strategic partnerships. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/foodservice-gateway-to-changing-consumer-habits/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COM24004_featured-events_industry.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/foodservice-gateway-to-changing-consumer-habits/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T143000 DTSTAMP:20240724T155311Z CREATED:20240724T155308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T155311Z UID:10000588-1722344400-1722349800@gfi.org SUMMARY:What’s the Recipe for a Healthy Climate? DESCRIPTION:What’s the Recipe for a Healthy Climate?Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin Rare Conversations for a farm-to-table conversation with public health expert-turned-social entrepreneur Annie Ryu\, CEO and founder of Jack & Annie’s and The Jackfruit Company. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\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\nYou’ll hear how Annie is disrupting the food system\, sowing sustainability into the supply chain\, and providing a path for healthier people and a healthier planet. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/whats-the-recipe-for-a-healthy-climate/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COM24004_featured-events_industry.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/whats-the-recipe-for-a-healthy-climate/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T110000 DTSTAMP:20240417T165230Z CREATED:20240417T165227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T165230Z UID:10000567-1713780000-1713783600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Methane mitigation and nutrition security: achieving global sustainability requires both DESCRIPTION:Methane mitigation and nutrition security: achieving global sustainability requires bothPast\n\n\n\n\nA webinar focusing on the food industry’s efforts to reduce methane emissions and how these cannot compromise access to affordable\, nutritious food. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\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\nTo celebrate Earth Day\, Food Systems for the Future\, Food Tank and The Environmental Defense Fund are collaborating to host a webinar focusing on the food industry’s efforts to reduce methane emissions and how these cannot compromise access to affordable\, nutritious food. \n\n\n\nThis webinar seeks to raise awareness\, facilitate open dialogue\, share innovative solutions that reduce methane emissions without compromising on nutrition\, and begin to discuss a more productive pathway forward together. \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 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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/methane-mitigation-and-nutrition-security-achieving-global-sustainability-requires-both/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/methane-mitigation-and-nutrition-security-achieving-global-sustainability-requires-both/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T103000 DTSTAMP:20240221T174421Z CREATED:20240221T174418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T174421Z UID:10000551-1709110800-1709116200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Sustainable proteins from novel sources (Next Generation Proteins for a Greener Tomorrow) DESCRIPTION:Sustainable proteins from novel sources (Next Generation Proteins for a Greener Tomorrow)Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Adam Leman\, Ph.D.\, for a free webinar discussing the opportunities and benefits of fermentation. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nAlthough alternative proteins overall offer a significantly more sustainable option compared to traditional meat and dairy\, different types of alternative proteins have varying environmental impacts. Fermentation\, our familiar friend from bread and beer\, is fermenting a new wave in food: sustainable\, protein-packed alternatives! Their magic lies in efficiency. Compared to traditional animal agriculture\, fermentation requires a fraction of land and water\, slashing environmental impact.  \n\n\n\nThe future holds exciting possibilities for this innovative approach to providing nutritious and environmentally friendly protein sources. The exciting world of fermentation-enabled food proteins offers a diverse range of ingredient options\, both for the microbes themselves (yeast\, algae\, fungi\, etc) and the nutrients they feed on (sugars\, lipids\, starches\, etc). And it’s not just about saving the planet. Scientists can use fermentation to craft proteins with specific nutritional needs in mind\, whether it’s boosting Omega-3s or tailoring amino acid profiles. And unlike livestock\, fermentation scales rapidly\, meeting the demands of a growing population without straining resources.  \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just about replicating existing food. Fermentation unlocks a world of possibilities: steaks grown from fungi\, lab-made dairy with perfect consistency\, and endless variations of delicious\, nutritious protein sources. As we will discuss in this webinar\, challenges remain. Cost and regulation are hurdles to overcome. But the potential is undeniable. Fermentation-enabled proteins are poised to transform our food system\, offering a sustainable\, efficient\, and delicious path to a protein-secure future. \n\n\n\nThis is a free-to-attend webinar. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts as well as interact through Q&A sessions \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATIONTHE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nAdam is a Lead Scientist\, Fermentation at GFI and is focused on the development of biomass fermentation and precision fermentation biotechnology for food protein. He earned a B.S. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Rochester and a Ph.D. from Drexel University College of Medicine in Molecular Biology. Adam’s postdoctoral studies concentrated on fungal genetics and systems biology. During his time in biotech\, Adam implemented gene expression analyses in microbial\, agtech\, and human health studies to better characterize these systems and offer a deeper understanding for strain development and process improvement. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/sustainable-proteins-from-novel-sources-next-generation-proteins-for-a-greener-tomorrow/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T010000 DTSTAMP:20231218T143147Z CREATED:20231218T143143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T143147Z UID:10000530-1703116800-1703120400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Where does cultivated meat go next? DESCRIPTION:Where does cultivated meat go next?Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s lead scientist\, Dr. Elliot Swartz\, and other experts for a thought-provoking discussion on the current status and future opportunities in the cultivated meat space. This roundtable discussion\, hosted by the Cultivated Meat Modeling Consortium\, will address what’s next in research and investment. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s lead scientist\, Dr. Elliot Swartz\, and other experts for a thought-provoking discussion on the current status and future opportunities in the cultivated meat space. This roundtable discussion\, hosted by the Cultivated Meat Modeling Consortium\, will address what’s next in research and investment. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT \n\n\n\nElliot’s work at GFI focuses on analyzing the technical and economic bottlenecks facing the cultivated meat industry\, identifying opportunities to accelerate the industry\, and educating scientists\, the public\, and other industry stakeholders. For the past five years\, Elliot has worked on projects ranging from food safety and environmental impact to in-depth analysis of the cultivated meat value chain. Elliot holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, where he worked with induced pluripotent stem cells to model neuromuscular disease. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/where-does-cultivated-meat-go-next/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/where-does-cultivated-meat-go-next/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T140000 DTSTAMP:20231212T204654Z CREATED:20231207T145301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T204654Z UID:10000527-1703077200-1703080800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Upcoming U.S. Department of Energy funding opportunities to decarbonize America’s industrial sector DESCRIPTION:Upcoming U.S. Department of Energy funding opportunities to decarbonize America’s industrial sectorPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) for a webinar covering an upcoming public funding opportunity. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) for a webinar covering an upcoming public funding opportunity. \n\n\n\nOn November 17\, IEDO announced its intent to issue an $83 million funding opportunity that will decrease emissions in the hardest to decarbonize industrial subsectors.  \n\n\n\nThe “FY24 Energy- and Emissions-Intensive Industries FOA” will fund research\, development\, and prototype or pilot-scale technology validation and demonstration activities that will accelerate the development and adoption of sustainable technologies that increase efficiency and eliminate industrial greenhouse gas emissions for the most energy- and emissions-intensive industrial subsectors. Alternative protein companies are eligible to apply under topic 3: Decarbonizing Food and Beverage Products. Read more.  \n\n\n\nJoin GFI and IEDO for a webinar covering this upcoming funding opportunity. We’ll hear directly from Dr. Yaroslav Chudnovsky\, Senior Technology Manager\, IEDO\, for a presentation and audience Q&A.  \n\n\n\nAlternative protein companies of all stages are welcome and encouraged to join. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Yaroslav Chudnovsky\n\n\n\nSENIOR TECHNOLOGY MANAGER\, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY \n\n\n\nDr. Yaroslav Chudnovsky\, MBA is a Senior Technology Manager at the Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO). He leads research\, development\, and technology deployment activities with a focus on deep decarbonization of the Food and Beverage and Forest Products industrial subsectors.  Dr. Chudnovsky has decades of basic and applied research\, high-risk innovative development\, and emerging technologies deployment experience in the areas of energy efficiency\, industrial combustion\, as well as advanced heat and water recovery across a wide spectrum of industries. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining the U.S. Department of Energy\, he spent over 25 years in different capacities at GTI Energy\, a not-for-profit organization that develops and delivers impactful innovative solutions and transformational technologies for energy markets worldwide. Yaroslav received a Ph.D. in Thermal Sciences\, M.S. in Cryogenic Engineering and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering – all from the Bauman Technical University. He is an ASME Fellow\, recipient of multiple professional awards and author (co-author) of over 200 professional publications\, including books\, archival articles\, conference proceedings\, technical reports\, and patents. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroline Bushnell\n\n\n\nSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT\, GFI \n\n\n\nCaroline leads GFI’s corporate engagement team in their work with companies and investors across the globe to catalyze innovation and investment in alternative proteins. Prior to joining GFI\, Caroline served as the Director of Marketing for Celestial Seasonings at The Hain Celestial Group. She has also worked at Moet Hennessy and Janus Capital Group. With over 15 years of experience in CPG brand management\, finance\, and consulting\, she is deeply familiar with the food industry. Caroline also served as a governor-appointed member of the Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council. She is a graduate of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/us-department-of-energy-opportunities-to-decarbonize-americas-industrial-sector/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/COR23029_DOE-LPO-webinar-graphics_featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/us-department-of-energy-opportunities-to-decarbonize-americas-industrial-sector/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T163000 DTSTAMP:20231120T154528Z CREATED:20231120T154524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T154528Z UID:10000519-1702567800-1702571400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Reimagining meat: Career pathways for food and nutrition scientists in the alternative protein field DESCRIPTION:Reimagining meat: Career pathways for food and nutrition scientists in the alternative protein fieldPast\n\n\n\n\nThe IAFNS Innovation Showcase will feature a session describing career pathways for food and nutrition scientists in the alternative protein field. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nThis Innovation Showcase\, hosted by the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences\, will bring together scientists from multiple sectors at all stages of their careers\, from graduate students to professors\, technical experts and CEOs. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue and discussion on the data\, technology\, and science being applied across the food and beverage ecosystem. \n\n\n\nGFI’s Simone Costa\, Ph.D.\, and Paragon Pure’s Chris Gregson\, Ph.D.\, will participate in a session describing career pathways for food and nutrition scientists in the alternative protein field. Tune in to learn more about the alternative protein ecosystem\, their career trajectories\, and opportunities for scientists to engage in alternative protein innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSimone Costa\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & INNOVATION\, GFI \n\n\n\nSimone works with SciTech’s subject matter experts to chart a technical roadmap for alternative protein success and guide strategic planning for the SciTech department. Simone joined GFI with experience in commercial consulting for life sciences companies as well as in product development at an enzyme engineering startup. She holds a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Duke University and a B.S. in biology from Carnegie Mellon University. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/reimagining-meat-career-pathways-for-food-and-nutrition-scientists-in-the-alternative-protein-field/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/reimagining-meat-career-pathways-for-food-and-nutrition-scientists-in-the-alternative-protein-field/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T123000 DTSTAMP:20231107T213704Z CREATED:20231107T193853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T213704Z UID:10000515-1700046000-1700051400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Cultivating careers in alternative proteins: the fermentation scientist perspective DESCRIPTION:Cultivating careers in alternative proteins: the fermentation scientist perspectivePast\n\n\n\n\nHear from fermentation scientists who will discuss their intriguing career paths and the need for microbiologists and biotechnologists in the alternative protein ecosystem. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nThe emerging field of alternative proteins is creating cutting-edge career and research opportunities for microbiologists and biotechnologists. Attendees will hear from Dr. Adam Leman\, Lead Scientist in Fermentation\, at The Good Food Institute\, Lucas Eastman\, Senior Scientist in Fermentation at The Good Food Institute\, and Hanlu Liu\, Fermentation Scientist at New Culture. In the webinar\, our speakers will discuss the case for reimagining meat production\, the need for microbiologists and biotechnologists in the alternative protein ecosystem\, technical challenges and opportunities\, and their professional paths into the alternative protein field. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATION \n\n\n\nAdam is a Lead Scientist\, Fermentation at GFI and is focused on the development of biomass fermentation and precision fermentation biotechnology for food protein. He earned a B.S. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Rochester and a Ph.D. from Drexel University College of Medicine in Molecular Biology. Adam’s postdoctoral studies concentrated on fungal genetics and systems biology. During his time in biotech\, Adam implemented gene expression analyses in microbial\, agtech\, and human health studies to better characterize these systems and offer a deeper understanding for strain development and process improvement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucas Eastham\, M.Sc.\n\n\n\nSENIOR FERMENTATION SCIENTIST \n\n\n\nLucas works with the SciTech team to analyze the technical landscape for proteins and ingredients derived from microbial fermentation\, identify key challenges\, and articulate solutions to accelerate the industry. Before GFI\, Lucas spent ten years at Algenol Biotech commercializing microbial-derived biofuels\, biofertilizers\, food ingredients\, and cosmetic ingredients. His expertise ranges across the bioprocess commercialization spectrum from strain development\, cultivation process development (USP)\, downstream process development (DSP)\, commercialization\, and GMP operations. Lucas holds a B.S. in Biology and Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh and an M.S. in Environmental Science and Management from Duquesne University. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/cultivating-careers-in-alternative-proteins-the-fermentation-scientist-perspective/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/cultivating-careers-in-alternative-proteins-the-fermentation-scientist-perspective/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T133000 DTSTAMP:20231020T164104Z CREATED:20231020T164100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T164104Z UID:10000512-1698148800-1698154200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Cultivated Meat: Understanding the Science and Future Applications DESCRIPTION:Cultivated Meat: Understanding the Science and Future ApplicationsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this webinar hosted by the Research Chef’s Association where we will cover cultivated meat technology and describe how it’s made. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nThis webinar will cover cultivated meat technology and describe how it’s made. We will discuss the key technology-specific areas of the value chain that are critical for cultivated meat development\, walk through studies examining the costs and environmental impacts of cultivated meat\, touch on the regulation and food safety considerations\, and end with a glimpse into the future of the industry in the coming years and how your members can help shape the industry. During this webinar\, Dr. Claire Bomkamp\, GFI’s Cultivated Meat and Seafood Scientist\, and Marika Azoff\, GFI’s Corporate Engagement Lead\, will dive into the following topics: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to The Good Food Institute (GFI)\n\n\n\nWhat is cultivated meat\, and how is it made?\n\n\n\nThe technology value chain for cultivated meat production: cell lines\, cell culture media\, bioprocess design\, and scaffolds.\n\n\n\nThe environmental impacts of cultivated meat\n\n\n\nThe costs of cultivated meat production\n\n\n\nRegulation and food safety of cultivated meat\n\n\n\nThe commercial landscape; who is developing these products?\n\n\n\nThe future of the cultivated meat industry and the roles that chefs and food companies can play in the sector\n\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarika Azoff\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT LEAD – RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE\, THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nMarika works with companies involved in food sales and distribution to increase their sales of and commitment to alternative proteins. Marika first joined GFI with a focus on alternative seafood. Through building relationships with the private sector\, she worked to accelerate the development of alternative seafood globally. Marika earned a BA in Animal Conservation from the University of Rochester and spent the last decade focused on animal conservation and strategic partnerships. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaire Bomkamp\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT & SEAFOOD\, THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nClaire serves as Lead Scientist\, Cultivated Meat & Seafood and is a member of GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative. She focuses on analyzing the technical landscape of the cultivated seafood industry\, identifying bottlenecks\, and engaging researchers in order to move cultivated seafood technology forward. She holds a PhD in neuroscience from the University of British Columbia and a bachelors in behavioral neuroscience from Western Washington University. Her academic research used both cell culture and computational techniques to understand molecular mechanisms of neuronal connectivity and function\, and she has also been heavily involved in youth science outreach programs. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/cultivated-meat-understanding-the-science-and-future-applications/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/cultivated-meat-understanding-the-science-and-future-applications/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T153000 DTSTAMP:20231010T144838Z CREATED:20231010T144835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T144838Z UID:10000507-1697119200-1697124600@gfi.org SUMMARY:An Introduction to Precision Fermentation: Application and Challenges DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Precision Fermentation: Application and ChallengesPast\n\n\n\n\nThe SOT Biotechnology and Food Safety Specialty Sections provide an in-depth exploration of the science behind precision fermentation\, the techno-economic challenges faced by this innovative approach\, and the regulatory and safety hurdles that must be navigated for its successful integration into the global market. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nPrecision fermentation is a rapidly emerging technology that promises to revolutionize various industries\, from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. This 90-minute session\, hosted by The SOT Biotechnology and Food Safety Specialty Sections\, will provide an in-depth exploration of the science behind precision fermentation\, the techno-economic challenges faced by this innovative approach\, and the regulatory and safety hurdles that must be navigated for its successful integration into the global market. Furthermore\, the session will examine the sustainability outlook and potential challenges associated with implementing precision fermentation on a large scale. \n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the Science and Techno-Economic Challenges\n\n\n\nRegulatory and Safety Challenges\n\n\n\nSustainability Outlook and Challenges\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATIONGFI \n\n\n\nAdam is a Lead Scientist\, Fermentation at GFI and is focused on the development of biomass fermentation and precision fermentation biotechnology for food protein. He earned a B.S. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Rochester and a Ph.D. from Drexel University College of Medicine in Molecular Biology. Adam’s postdoctoral studies concentrated on fungal genetics and systems biology. During his time in biotech\, Adam implemented gene expression analyses in microbial\, agtech\, and human health studies to better characterize these systems and offer a deeper understanding for strain development and process improvement. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/an-introduction-to-precision-fermentation-application-and-challenges/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/an-introduction-to-precision-fermentation-application-and-challenges/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T150000 DTSTAMP:20230908T162632Z CREATED:20230908T162628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T162632Z UID:10000501-1694700000-1694703600@gfi.org SUMMARY:How Alternative Protein Drives a More Sustainable Food System DESCRIPTION:How Alternative Protein Drives a More Sustainable Food SystemPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the featured speakers for an enlightening interview-style webinar as they explore the fascinating world of alternative protein and its pivotal role in driving a more sustainable food system. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\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\nDiscover the diverse range of alternative protein sources that are revolutionizing the food landscape and offering sustainable solutions to global challenges. Gain insights into the future of alternative protein with exciting advancements and innovations on the horizon. The esteemed panelists will delve into current trends\, challenges\, and opportunities that lie ahead in this dynamic industry. \n\n\n\nUncover the role of protein analyzers and their contribution to the development and improvement of alternative protein products. Learn how these cutting-edge tools empower researchers and manufacturers to analyze protein content\, enabling the creation of more sustainable and nutritious food options. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge with industry experts and engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the future of alternative protein. Reserve your spot now. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/how-alternative-protein-drives-a-more-sustainable-food-system/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/how-alternative-protein-drives-a-more-sustainable-food-system/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T100000 DTSTAMP:20230519T141603Z CREATED:20230519T141600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T141603Z UID:10000464-1686127500-1686132000@gfi.org SUMMARY:V-Label webinar: A deep dive into vegan seafood alternatives DESCRIPTION:V-Label webinar: A deep dive into vegan seafood alternativesPast\n\n\n\n\nIn light of World Ocean Day\, V-Label is organizing a webinar on the vegan seafood market. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\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\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nWith increasing concerns about sustainability and animal welfare\, many consumers are turning to vegan options when it comes to seafood. This shift in consumer demand presents a unique opportunity for businesses to offer innovative and sustainable alternatives to traditional seafood products. In this webinar\, V-Label will explore the latest trends and developments in the vegan seafood market\, as well as the challenges and opportunities that businesses face in meeting the growing demand for these plant-based options. Whether you are a food manufacturer\, retailer\, or distributor\, this webinar is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve and tap into this rapidly growing market. Explore the exciting world of vegan seafood alternatives and discover new opportunities for your business. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarlotte Lucas\n\n\n\nSENIOR CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nCarlotte supports the food industry to make delicious and affordable plant-based meat available across Europe\, and prepare the sector for the arrival of cultivated meat. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/v-label-webinar-a-deep-dive-into-vegan-seafood-alternatives/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/v-label-webinar-a-deep-dive-into-vegan-seafood-alternatives/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T150000 DTSTAMP:20230413T213425Z CREATED:20230413T213422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T213425Z UID:10000453-1683727200-1683730800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Trends and Innovations: The promise of precision fermentation DESCRIPTION:Trends and Innovations: The promise of precision fermentationPast\n\n\n\n\nIn the Trends & Innovations webinar from Food Business News speakers will dive into the power of precision fermentation\, the current challenges holding the market back and what needs to happen to unlock the technology’s full potential. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\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\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nPrecision fermentation is set to upend the market for food and beverage ingredients. Investors are flooding the market with capital\, suppliers are forming partnerships with biotechnology companies to discover growth opportunities\, and new ingredient concepts are being introduced at an accelerated pace. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucas Eastham\n\n\n\nSENIOR FERMENTATION SCIENTIST \n\n\n\nLucas Eastham is focused on analyzing fermentation technologies\, and progressing their applications in the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/trends-and-innovations-the-promise-of-precision-fermentation/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/trends-and-innovations-the-promise-of-precision-fermentation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T130000 DTSTAMP:20230214T205843Z CREATED:20230214T205841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T205843Z UID:10000435-1677758400-1677762000@gfi.org SUMMARY:All Things Cultivated with the JHU Alt Protein Project DESCRIPTION:All Things Cultivated with the JHU Alt Protein ProjectPast\n\n\n\n\nHear from industry experts about cultivated meat\, seafood\, and fat in the Johns Hopkins Alt Protein Project’s panel\, “All Things Cultivated!” \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\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\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin the Johns Hopkins Alt Protein Project’s panel\, “All Things Cultivated\,” to learn more about cultivated meat\, seafood\, and fat! The discussion will feature industry experts from Ark Biotech\, Matrix Food Technologies\, Mission Barns\, and Wildtype. This hour-long event will include an introduction of each panelist\, a moderated discussion on all things cultivated proteins\, and an audience Q&A. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/all-things-cultivated-with-the-jhu-alt-protein-project/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/all-things-cultivated-with-the-jhu-alt-protein-project/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR