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:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Hong_Kong BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:HKT DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T130000 DTSTAMP:20221025T164518Z CREATED:20221025T164515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T164518Z UID:10000278-1667908800-1667912400@gfi.org SUMMARY:FoodNavigator webinar: Discover 3 Versatile Ways to Create Plant-Based Offerings with Superior Meat-Like Texture and Functionality DESCRIPTION:Discover 3 versatile ways to create plant-based offeringsPast\n\n\n\n\nConsumers are seeking plant-based meat applications that have the health benefits of plant proteins\, with the texture and functionality of traditional meat applications. Join this FoodNavigator webinar to learn more about emerging market trends\, data-driven consumer insights\, and innovative solutions for creating plant-based offerings that will delight consumers. \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\nConsumers are seeking plant-based meat applications that have the health benefits of plant proteins\, with the texture and functionality of traditional meat applications. Join this FoodNavigator webinar to learn more about emerging market trends\, data-driven consumer insights\, and innovative solutions for creating plant-based offerings that will delight consumers.Tune in to the webinar to learn about formulating plant-based products that have: \n\n\n\nHigh performing textureVersatility in flavor and colorReduced fat and caloriesReduced sodiumClean label claims (vegan and allergen-free\, Halal and Kosher certified)\n\n\n\nGFI corporate engagement research & analysis manager\, Karen Formanski\, will help answer questions on the current market\, consumer preferences\, and how to overcome formulation challenges in plant-based meat offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaren Formanski\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS MANAGER \n\n\n\nKaren Formanski develops data-driven insights to accelerate the alternative proteins industry. Her areas of expertise include research and analysis projects\, consumer insights\, and market trends. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Karen\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/foodnavigator-webinar-discover-3-versatile-ways-to-create-plant-based-offerings-with-superior-meat-like-texture-and-functionality/ 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/foodnavigator-webinar-discover-3-versatile-ways-to-create-plant-based-offerings-with-superior-meat-like-texture-and-functionality/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T170000 DTSTAMP:20221019T000153Z CREATED:20221019T000151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T000153Z UID:10000270-1667548800-1667581200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Vegan Women Summit Pathfinder DESCRIPTION:Vegan Women Summit PathfinderPast\n\n\n\n\nVWS Pathfinder is the world’s first and only women’s founder summit and pitch competition dedicated exclusively to animal-free innovation through the future of food\, fashion\, beauty\, and biotechnology innovation. \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\nVWS Pathfinder is the world’s first and only women’s founder summit and pitch competition dedicated exclusively to animal-free innovation through the future of food\, fashion\, beauty\, and biotechnology innovation. \n\n\n\nGFI Investor Engagement Manager Sharyn Murray will moderate a panel on “The Future of Infant Nutrition” at the event. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\n\n\n\nINVESTOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nSharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to support investors’ exploration of and investment 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/vegan-women-summit-pathfinder/ 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:20220913T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T120000 DTSTAMP:20220902T161123Z CREATED:20220823T184417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T161123Z UID:10000374-1663068600-1666094400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Thermo Fisher Scientific: Alternative protein and plant-based meat DESCRIPTION:Thermo Fisher Scientific: Alternative protein and plant-based meatPast\n\n\n\n\nThermo Fisher Scientific’s new weekly webinar series focuses on alternative proteins and plant-based meats. Tune in on Tuesdays beginning September 13th through October 18th where a new speaker will share their expertise during a talk followed by a 10-minute live Q&A session. GFI Senior Scientist\, Priera Panescu\, Ph.D\, will lead the talk on October 18th. \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\nGFI Senior Scientist Priera Panescu\, Ph.D. will deliver a talk on the “effects of extrusion on protein functionality and digestibility” on October 18th at 11:30 am EDT. \n\n\n\nExtrusion is a scalable\, effective mechanical process that can create meat analogues with fibrous textures\, thus enhancing the taste and texture of alternative protein products. One potential bottleneck for consumer acceptability is that extrusion processing adds to conceptions that alternative protein products are “highly processed” and\, therefore\, unhealthy. In reality\, literature studies demonstrate that extrusion cooking enhances protein digestibility\, reduces antinutrient content\, and can reduce ingredient allergenicity. \n\n\n\nThis talk will review studies that demonstrate the effects of extrusion on plant protein digestibility and nutrition. There will also be an emphasis on research gaps that should be further explored to demonstrate the benefits and potential pitfalls of extrusion cooking for the production of meat analogues. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR SCIENTIST – PLANT-BASED SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nPriera Panescu is focused on analyzing plant-based meat and proteins and how to best expedite their progress. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Priera\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/thermo-fisher-scientific-alternative-protein-and-plant-based-meat/ 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:20220906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T113000 DTSTAMP:20220831T212817Z CREATED:20220831T212815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T212817Z UID:10000258-1662458400-1664278200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Glasswall Syndicate Fall Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Glasswall Syndicate Fall Webinar SeriesPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the GlassWall Syndicate for a fall webinar series focused on B2B markets in alternative proteins. \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 GlassWall Syndicate for a fall webinar series focused on B2B markets in alternative proteins. Each webinar will cover a different sector of animal-free food & clothing production: cultivated meat\, fermentation\, plant-based proteins\, and next-gen materials. \n\n\n\nGFI Corporate Engagement team members Laine Clark\, Audrey Gyr\, and Zak Weston will moderate panels in the series: \n\n\n\nSeptember 6th: Cultivated meat: Narrowing focus for the bigger picture\, moderated by Innovation & Entrepreneurship Manager Laine ClarkSeptember 13th: Next-gen materialsSeptember 20th: Fermentation\, moderated by Startup Innovation Specialist Audrey GyrSeptember 27th: Plant-based proteins: Behind the big brands\, moderated by Senior Supply Chain Manager\, Zak Weston\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaine Clark\n\n\n\n\n\nINNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MANAGER \n\n\n\nLaine serves as an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager\, helping to position GFI as a valuable resource for emerging companies in the alternative proteins sector as they launch and scale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Laine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudrey Gyr\n\n\n\n\n\nSTARTUP INNOVATION SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nAudrey Gyr serves as GFI’s Startup Innovation Specialist\, supporting entrepreneurs and startups in the alternative protein sector and building open-access tools for the industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Audrey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZak Weston\n\n\n\n\n\nMOONSHOT INITIATIVE MANAGER \n\n\n\nZak works with growth-stage startups and supply chain companies to help rapidly commercialize enabling technologies and increase production capacity of alternative protein end products and inputs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Zak\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/glasswall-syndicate-fall-webinar-series/ 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/glasswall-syndicate-fall-webinar-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T130000 DTSTAMP:20220804T201543Z CREATED:20220804T201541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T201543Z UID:10000377-1660730400-1660827600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Alternative Protein Sources: Balancing Food Innovation\, Sustainability\, Nutrition\, Health DESCRIPTION:Alternative Protein Sources: Balancing Food Innovation\, Sustainability\, Nutrition\, Health Past\n\n\n\n\nThe Food Forum will host a two-day virtual workshop\, which will explore the state of the science on alternative protein sources as they relate to issues around diet quality\, nutrition\, and sustainability. \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\nThe Food Forum will host a workshop to explore the state of the science on alternative protein sources as they relate to issues around diet quality\, nutrition\, and sustainability. Workshop presenters will look at the health\, environmental\, socio-economic\, and ethical impacts of alternative proteins in the diet\, as well as the implications for industry\, consumers\, and regulation. The workshop will also examine how these alternative protein products fit into the circular food system as a whole. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiz Specht\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nVICE PRESIDENT\, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY \n\n\n\nLiz Specht oversees GFI’s Science and Technology department to build a roadmap for accelerating alternative protein research while empowering scientists to execute on this vision. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Liz\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/alternative-protein-sources-balancing-food-innovation-sustainability-nutrition-health/ 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:20220518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T170000 DTSTAMP:20220429T200412Z CREATED:20220504T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T200412Z UID:10000246-1652860800-1652979600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Material Innovation Initiative Conference DESCRIPTION:Material Innovation Initiative ConferencePast\n\n\n\n\nThe Material Innovation Conference aims to advance the next-gen materials industry by providing vital expertise and bringing together all key players along the innovation path from concept to commercialization. \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\nThis event will bring together an industry ecosystem of retailers\, brands\, entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, academia\, business incubators\, raw material suppliers\, mills\, and nonprofits to explore opportunities and challenges and to accelerate the commercialization of next-gen materials. \n\n\n\nThe term “next-gen materials” refers to materials that are livestock free direct replacements for conventional animal-based leather\, silk\, down\, fur\, wool\, and exotic skins. These replacement materials use a variety of biomimicry approaches to replicate the aesthetics and performance of their animal based counterparts. \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/material-innovation-initiative-conference/ 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/material-innovation-initiative-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T180000 DTSTAMP:20220429T130950Z CREATED:20220429T130949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T130950Z UID:10000242-1651572000-1651773600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Food Edge 2022 Summit DESCRIPTION:Food Edge 2022 SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nFood Edge is a leading B2B summit with participants from around the world that is designed to spark conversation and catalyze strategic connections that will transform the food industry. \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\nThe summit brings together the most prominent innovators across the supply chain to discuss the cutting-edge trends and developments that are shaping a sustainable future of food. \n\n\n\nNow in its 5th year\, Food Edge will explore innovations\, challenges\, and opportunities as they relate to sustainability\, nutrition\, consumer trends\, and technology. Leaders from around the world will come together virtually to discuss ways to create long-term value across the supply chain and increase food production\, all while conserving our natural resources. \n\n\n\nFood Edge gives you access to: \n\n\n\n• The cutting-edge trends and technological developments that are shaping a sustainable future of food• A platform to forge strategic connections with pioneers at the forefront of CPG and agri-foodtech innovation• A unique opportunity to engage virtually and/or in-person in fruitful conversations with potential industry partners• Join us in this intimate\, B2B summit to experience 3 days of food innovation and meet others who can help propel your business forward. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie von Stein\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR\, INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT \n\n\n\nStephanie von Stein is Associate Director of International Engagement\, overseeing the day-to-day work of GFI’s international operations to expand GFI’s impact internationally. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Stephanie\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/food-edge-2022-summit/ 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=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220428T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220428T163000 DTSTAMP:20220422T211147Z CREATED:20220422T211146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T211147Z UID:10000239-1651158000-1651163400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Driving Innovation by synthetic biology and fermentation can solve challenges in food production and demand DESCRIPTION:Driving Innovation by synthetic biology and fermentation can solve challenges in food production and demandPast\n\n\n\n\nGain a better understanding of the growing interest in synthetic biology for the food market in the Asia-Pacific region and learn about the importance of nitrogen sources in the fermentation process. You will hear from industry leaders from GFIC\, Allozymes\, and Procelys by Lesaffre. \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\nGlobal protein consumption has risen over 45% since 2000. As much as 63% of this increase has been driven by the Asia-Pacific market. This is partly due to the rapid growth in synthetic biology\, which allows for the design of recombinant proteins that can be used for example in the production of alternative food products such as vegetarian and vegan meat replacements. \n\n\n\nTo keep up with the expanding market\, food producers will need to stay up to date on the latest advances in industrial fermentation for food applications. By connecting with fermentation and yeast-based nutrients experts\, food producers can optimize the production of recombinant proteins in industrial fermentation\, for example through the selection of a suitable nitrogen source for the fermentation process. \n\n\n\nAttend this event to hear from three industry experts about the use of synthetic biology to optimize recombinant protein expression for the food market. The program includes: \n\n\n\nAn introduction to the use of fermentation in the alternative protein marketA presentation on Allozymes’ technology for the development of custom enzymesA demonstration of how Procelys’ NuCel® products can address nutritional requirements and challenges in recombinant protein production\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-innovation-by-synthetic-biology-and-fermentation-can-solve-challenges-in-food-production-and-demand/ 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:20220425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T130000 DTSTAMP:20220422T211624Z CREATED:20220422T211622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T211624Z UID:10000240-1650888000-1650891600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Johns Hopkins Alt Protein Project: Fats are the Future of Flavor DESCRIPTION:Johns Hopkins Alt Protein Project: Fats are the Future of FlavorPast\n\n\n\n\nHear from experts about the role of alt fats in the alt protein industry! This event will include both a moderated discussion with panelists and an audience Q&A. \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\nFat is a critical component of the mouthfeel and taste of alternative meat products and can be used to elevate the nutritional profile. Join the Johns Hopkins Alt Protein Project at their Fats are the Future of Flavor Panel on April 25th to hear from experts about the role of alt fats in the alt protein industry! This hour-long event will include an introduction of each panelist\, a moderated discussion on all things alt fats\, and a Q&A from the audience. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nDavid Bergenholm\, Senior Scientist at Melt & MarbleParendi Birdie\, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Mission BarnsJen-Yu\, Co-Founder of LypidEd Steele\, Co-founder of Hoxton Farms\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/johns-hopkins-alt-protein-project-fats-are-the-future-of-flavor/ 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:20220330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T130000 DTSTAMP:20220322T182559Z CREATED:20220322T182558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T182559Z UID:10000355-1648641600-1648645200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Israel State of Innovation Report 2022 DESCRIPTION:Israel State of Innovation Report 2022\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI Israel’s new State of Alternative Protein Innovation Report is out now! Learn how investment in alternative protein in Israel grew over 450% in 2021. \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 Israel is proud to share our 2022 report covering the Israeli alternative protein ecosystem in-depth. Key topics include: \n\n\n\nInvestments to dateOverview of companies and startupsGovernment support and the National Policy PlanLeading research projects and academic opportunitiesIsraeli market data\n\n\n\nJoin this webinar to hear from GFI Israel’s experts\, including Managing Director\, Nir Goldstein. \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/israel-state-of-innovation-report-2022/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/GFI21026_GFC-expo-booth-graphics_2-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T163000 DTSTAMP:20220322T183008Z CREATED:20220322T183007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T183008Z UID:10000356-1648020600-1648225800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech Summit DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech Summit\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nThe Future Food-Tech Summit has become the annual meeting place for the global food-tech ecosystem. Food brands\, active investors\, start-ups\, and technology leaders come together to exchange insights\, be inspired\, and identify future partners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nWe’ll be supporting start-ups to gain the attention of potential investors and partners through a full program of start-up activity\, including our Innovation Challenges\, pitch sessions\, investor drop-ins\, and Tech Hub displays. \n\n\n\nIf you’ve missed sitting round a table and pooling ideas with industry colleagues\, you can join one of our many break-out discussion groups or take advantage of one of our private hospitality rooms. \n\n\n\nThe huge strides we’ve made over the past two years will not go to waste: All of our summits will now be hosted online as well as in-person so that you can choose whether to join us in San Francisco or log in from home. Whether in-person or online\, all delegates will be able to meet and collaborate on the same platform\, opening up the summit to a bigger global network than ever before. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudrey Gyr\n\n\n\n\n\nSTART-UP INNOVATION SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nAudrey Gyr serves as GFI’s Startup Innovation Specialist\, supporting entrepreneurs and startups in the alternative protein sector and building open-access tools for the industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Audrey\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/future-food-tech-summit/ LOCATION:San Francisco Marriott Marquis\, 780 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event,External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1536455135.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T163000 DTSTAMP:20220314T220148Z CREATED:20220314T220146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T220148Z UID:10000235-1647444600-1647448200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Meat the Future: We shall escape the absurdity DESCRIPTION:Meat the Future: We shall escape the absurdity\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nModerated by media interviewer and celebrity George Stroumboulopoulos\, this panel convenes some of the world’s top pioneers from America to the Netherlands\, as they de-mystify one of the biggest ideas of the last century. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nLizMars Productions Inc.\, the team behind the award-winning documentary Meat the Future\, invites you to this timely panel\, to introduce the public to the origin story of cultivated meat (also known as clean meat\, cultured meat\, and cell-based meat.) Currently\, more than 70 startups around the globe are hard at work\, aspiring to build a sustainable and humane new food system as a solution to conventional animal agriculture. But what is it exactly\, and where does the idea come from? \n\n\n\nIra van Eelan is the daughter of Willem van Eelan\, the late Dutch researcher who pioneered the development of cultivated meat and is known as the Godfather of the movement. Continuing in his legacy\, Ira is the co-founder and CEO of Kind Earth Tech. Dr. Uma Valeti is a Mayo Clinic-trained cardiologist turned CEO and entrepreneur. In 2015 he co-founded Memphis Meats (rebranded as Upside Foods)\, the world’s largest cultivated meat company\, featured in Meat the Future. Isha Datar has been pioneering the field of cellular agriculture for the past decade. She’s the Executive Director of New Harvest\, a research institute advancing the science behind cultivated meat. Jessica Almy is the Vice President of Policy for The Good Food Institute\, leading GFI’s Policy team in setting legislative and regulatory strategy to promote fair policies and public research for cultivated meat. \n\n\n\nThis free\, virtual and recorded 50-minute panel discussion concludes with a brief Q&A with the public. Registered viewers will be gifted with a free virtual screening of Meat the Future\, including a live intro to the film by director Liz Marshall. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessica Almy\, J.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nVICE PRESIDENT\, POLICY \n\n\n\nJessica Almy\, J.D.\, leads GFI’s Policy team in setting legislative and regulatory strategy to promote fair policies and public research for plant-based\, cultivated\, and fermented foods. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Jessica\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/meat-the-future-we-shall-escape-the-absurdity/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Meat-the-Future_header_20220316-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T145000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T231000 DTSTAMP:20220218T161456Z CREATED:20220218T161454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T161456Z UID:10000351-1646751000-1646953800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Future of Protein Production Summit DESCRIPTION:The Future of Protein Production Summit\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe must-attend virtual event for any company involved in making the global food system more sustainable\, kind\, and fair for the planet\, people\, and animals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe senior executive-level conference presents an unbiased opportunity to explore and discuss this highly complex issue with world-leading experts and showcase a wide range of solutions that will have a positive impact through abolishing animal cruelty\, reducing global pollution\, and improving human health. \n\n\n\nThe insights shared will keep you up-to-date with the most recent solutions\, technology\, policy\, and concepts across the food system to make alternative proteins accessible\, affordable\, and delicious as well as the best opportunities to meet key industries contributors. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZak Weston\n\n\n\n\n\nFOODSERVICE & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER \n\n\n\nZak will serve as a keynote speaker for the March 8th session\, “Trends in alternative proteins.” He will present a survey of developments in the alternative protein supply chains — including infrastructure\, ingredients\, and the contract manufacturing ecosystem — based on a new analysis showing the gaps between projected demand needs and existing plant-based meat manufacturing and ingredient production capacity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Zak\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Braden\n\n\n\n\n\nLEAD REGULATORY COUNSEL \n\n\n\nLaura will speak on the March 8th panel\, “Global Regulation: Safety\, Quality and Approval of Novel Foods.” This discussion will cover: achieving GRAS status\, novel food regulations\, outlining global regulatory frameworks (Asia\, EU\, USA)\, and the path to regulatory approval. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Laura\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/the-future-of-protein-production-summit/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_127252691_branded-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220308T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220311T164500 DTSTAMP:20220308T210518Z CREATED:20220308T210514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T210518Z UID:10000230-1646733600-1647017100@gfi.org SUMMARY:Technology for Change Asia Week 2022 DESCRIPTION:Technology for Change Week Asia 2022\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin The Economist to focus on the social and governance aspects of ESG to build much-needed momentum around gender equality\, economic inclusivity\, connectivity gaps\, and access to food\, education and digital technology. Acting Managing Director of GFI Asia Pacific Mirte Gosker will participate in a panel to discuss how alternative proteins fit into the future of food tech. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nMirte will speak on the panel “What’s next in food tech?” on March 11. \n\n\n\nPanelists will discuss the following questions: What are the latest innovations on the horizon in the food sector? The alternative protein space\, from microbial fermentation to cell-based cultures\, is picking up speed\, with commercialisation pathways emerging over the next two to five years and Singapore becoming a hotbed for innovation and approvals. Which regions in Asia will next adopt alternative proteins? Where in Asia is drone and satellite surveillance making the most inroads and positive impact? What is the latest in R&D around animal feed that leads to less methane emissions? \n\n\n\nLearn more about Mirte’s session by visiting the event agenda here. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMirte Gosker\n\n\n\n\n\nACTING MANAGING DIRECTOR\, GFI APAC \n\n\n\nMirte Gosker leads GFI Asia Pacific as Acting MD\, accelerating the markets for plant-based and cultivated meat through research and innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Mirte\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/technology-for-change-asia-week-2022/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1492652471.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220304T120000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220304T130000 DTSTAMP:20220314T220442Z CREATED:20220314T220441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T220442Z UID:10000236-1646395200-1646398800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Accelerating AgriTech: The race to feed the world DESCRIPTION:Accelerating AgriTech: The race to feed the world\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nTune into this inaugural lunch & learn virtual session for a relaxed chat with experts on understanding AgriTech’s current state of play and to map the outlook for this exciting industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe boom in food engineering and agriculture technology\, or AgriTech\, is rewriting the playbook for one of the world’s oldest\, and most polluting industries. \n\n\n\nPrecision agriculture\, for example\, is helping farmers make better decisions with information about their soil\, water\, crop\, and climatic conditions. This is especially crucial in countries where smallholder farmers still struggle to get their yield up\, to meet rising demand. On the ecological front\, the growth of alternative proteins represents a sustainable alternative to business-as-usual animal agriculture. Many start-ups and entrepreneurs in this growing space are now working to solve agricultural challenges such as low agricultural productivity\, poor efficiency in the supply chain and lack of access to credits and loans. \n\n\n\nThis has led to the sector witnessing an investment boom\, despite the pandemic. What are some of the unrealized potential in the food and AgriTech sectors? Can it evolve to solve the impending food security crises? Attend this session to hear thoughts from industry experts. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShuli Goh\n\n\n\n\n\nPOLICY SPECIALIST\, GFI APAC \n\n\n\nShuli is GFI’s Policy Specialist for the APAC region. Shuli leverages her expertise in geopolitical analysis to develop impactful policies that drive engagement and support for alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Shuli\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/accelerating-agritech-the-race-to-feed-the-world/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Header_shutterstock_546192661.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220222T085500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220222T170000 DTSTAMP:20220317T213702Z CREATED:20220317T213700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T213702Z UID:10000354-1645520100-1645549200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Advancing Cell-Based Protein & Fermentation Solutions DESCRIPTION:Advancing Cell-Based Protein & Fermentation Solutions\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nHear from industry experts and promising start-ups about the latest developments in advancing cell-based protein for commercial global production. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nCentre for Management Technology has convened a group of industry experts and promising start-ups to discuss the future of cultivated and fermentation-derived meat. This engaging day-long event will include audience Q&A\, networking\, and roundtable conversations. Session topics include: \n\n\n\n• Cultivated Meat: The Importance of Nomenclature and Food Safety Regulations \n\n\n\n• Scaling up cultivated meat production with a state-of-the-art production facility \n\n\n\n• GenScript’s Role in Cultured Meat – Make Research to Production Easy \n\n\n\n• Advancing open innovation & supply system to fast track cellular agriculture in Japan & beyond \n\n\n\n• Navigating regulatory environment for alternative protein with focus on China \n\n\n\n• Bringing sustainable cell-based meat to Chinese consumers & regulatory situation in China \n\n\n\n• The important role of microbes in providing flavor and nutrition to cell-based meat \n\n\n\n• Seafood Reinvented \n\n\n\n• Global commercialization of cultivated meat \n\n\n\n• Continuous cell culturing to achieve economic viability \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMirte Gosker\n\n\n\n\n\nACTING MANAGING DIRECTOR\, GFI APAC \n\n\n\nMirte leads GFI Asia Pacific as Acting MD\, accelerating the markets for plant-based and cultivated meat through research and innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Mirte\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/advancing-cell-based-protein-fermentation-solutions/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/shutterstock_1332844907-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T123000 DTSTAMP:20220207T230909Z CREATED:20220207T230908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T230909Z UID:10000347-1644487200-1644496200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Building infrastructure for alt meat and dairy DESCRIPTION:Building infrastructure for alt meat and dairy\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nA uniquely insightful webinar dedicated to helping governments succeed in the alternative meat and dairy industry. By the end of the event\, you will be equipped with a practical guide on how to get from an initial high-level vision to practical implementation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis webinar will introduce an initial practical framework that enables governments to start building regional-level strategies for alt meat and dairy production. \n\n\n\nJoin 200+ government representatives\, leaders of food corporations\, startups\, and topic experts at this conference. The agenda is tailor-made and especially valuable for selected stakeholders: \n\n\n\n• Government representatives involved in the regional green transition• Commercial & Strategy leaders of large food producers wanting to take an active role in alt proteins• Investors looking for opportunities to tap into the next wave of food production• Startups wanting to better understand the dynamics of governmental initiatives \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/building-infrastructure-for-alt-meat-and-dairy/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/shutterstock_737412403-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220130T180000 DTSTAMP:20220120T230123Z CREATED:20220120T230121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T230123Z UID:10000344-1643446800-1643565600@gfi.org SUMMARY:VEGPRENEUR Summit DESCRIPTION:VEGPRENEUR Summit\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis two-day live virtual conference will bring together founders\, investors\, and thought-leaders who are pushing forward sustainable\, plant-based innovation around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nDesigned for entrepreneurs\, investors\, thought-leaders\, and plant-based enthusiasts\, this summit is for you to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and social impact. Discover how founders across various industries (food\, fashion\, beauty\, wellness\, farming\, tech\, and more!) are making eco-friendly change happen through their business ventures\, and gain the knowledge and network to build your own! \n\n\n\nCheck out the two-day session lineup on the main event page: www.vegpreneur.org/summit \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/vegpreneur-summit/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/VEGPRENEUR-Summit_header_20220129-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T180000 DTSTAMP:20220120T232034Z CREATED:20220120T232033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T232034Z UID:10000345-1642494600-1642701600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Fermentation-Enabled Alternative Protein Innovation Summit DESCRIPTION:Fermentation-Enabled Alternative Protein Innovation Summit\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nHear from key decision-makers from biotech & food tech\, multinational consumer packaged goods\, independent food brands\, and ingredient suppliers\, looking to up-scale and commercialize fermentation-enabled alternative proteins. \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 fermentation touted as the next pillar in the alternative protein movement\, and a growing appetite from consumers to buy into the nutritional and sustainability benefits of this food technology\, it is now more important than ever to come together as a community. \n\n\n\nWhether you are currently developing a new fermentation-enabled protein product offering\, securing production capacity to achieve scale-up\, or are looking to launch into the growing consumer alternative protein space\, this is the key meeting to kick-off a highly successful 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\n\n\nFOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER \n\n\n\nBruce oversees GFI’s global strategy\, working with the U.S. leadership team and international managing directors to ensure that GFI is maximally effective at implementing programs that deliver mission-focused results.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Bruce\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/fermentation-enabled-alternative-protein-innovation-summit/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Fermentation-enabled-AP-Innovation-Summit_speaker-banner_20220118.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T170000 DTSTAMP:20211203T181955Z CREATED:20211203T181954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T181955Z UID:10000218-1639044000-1639069200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Cellular agriculture: End of the year summit 2021 DESCRIPTION:Cellular Agriculture: End of the Year Summit 2021\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI is pleased to be a media partner for the Cellular Agriculture: End of the Year Summit 2021 presented by CellAgri. With keynotes and panel sessions\, this virtual summit brings together global cellular agriculture leaders and experts from around the world! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe Cellular Agriculture: End of the Year Summit 2021 is a 1-day virtual summit bringing together leaders in the cellular agriculture field to highlight the field’s achievements and accomplishments. \n\n\n\nTune in on December 9th to celebrate the field’s successes and predict the trends moving forward into 2022. Hear from and network with global leaders and industry experts from the cellular agriculture field. \n\n\n\nLearn more at https://2021.cell.ag/. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram themes\n\n\n\nMoving the Scaling Discussion from Cell-Based to Cell-DerivedThe Future of Pet Food and Cultured MeatAddressing the scaling technologies for cell-based meatThe Investment Landscape: Moving Forward for Cellular AgricultureDeveloping a Global System for cell-based meatFood Safety Considerations for the Future of Cultured MeatThe Future of Cell-Cultured SeafoodBeyond Meat: using cellular agriculture to develop a new food ecosystem\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/cellular-agriculture-end-of-the-year-summit-2021/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Cellular-Agriculture-EOY-Summit_banner_20211209-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T213000 DTSTAMP:20211202T212852Z CREATED:20211202T212851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T212852Z UID:10000217-1638909000-1638912600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Meat the Future: Behind the Scenes of the Next Agricultural Revolution DESCRIPTION:Meat the future: Behind the scenes of the next agricultural revolution\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTune in for a live conversation with Uma Valeti and Meat the Future Director Liz Marshall. Joining them will be Po Bronson\, Managing Director of SOSV’s IndieBio\, the startup program where Upside Foods produced the first-ever cultured meatball in 2016. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nTold over the span of five years (2016 – 2021)\, the award-winning documentary Meat the Future chronicles the birth and acceleration of the cultivated meat revolution through the journey of Mayo Clinic trained cardiologist Dr. Uma Valeti\, the co-founder and CEO of Upside Foods (previously Memphis Meats). \n\n\n\nThe panel will be moderated by journalist and author Amanda Little\, who is in the film and writes about the environment\, agriculture\, and innovation. \n\n\n\nThe group will discuss the significance of the film\, the rapidly evolving cultured-meat industry\, and a world where real meat is produced sustainably without the need to breed\, raise\, and slaughter animals. \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/meat-the-future-behind-the-scenes-of-the-next-agricultural-revolution/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Chicken-sandwich_2000px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T200000 DTSTAMP:20210819T160241Z CREATED:20210819T160239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T160241Z UID:10000215-1635501600-1635537600@gfi.org SUMMARY:VWS Pathfinder competition DESCRIPTION:VWS Pathfinder competition\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nAnnouncing the return of VWS Pathfinder\, the world’s only women founder summit and pitch competition dedicated to animal-free innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nVWS PathfinderWe are excited to announce the return of VWS Pathfinder\, the world’s first and only women founder summit and pitch competition dedicated exclusively to animal-free innovation through the future of food\, fashion\, beauty\, and biotechnology innovation. We invite you to join us virtually on Friday\, October 29th\, 2021 for this worldwide event. \n\n\n\n\nBruce FriedrichFOUNDER & CEOBruce will serve on the selection committee for this year’s VWS Pathfinder Competition. More about Bruce\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/vws-pathfinder-competition/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Event_header_VWSpathfinder.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210913T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210917T170000 DTSTAMP:20210723T190038Z CREATED:20210723T190037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T190038Z UID:10000211-1631520000-1631898000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Fi Global Connect DESCRIPTION:Fi Global Connect: Plant-based ingredientsPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFi Global CONNECT is a series of three virtual events that bring the F&B ingredients industry together online to network\, do business and share knowledge throughout the year. \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\nEvent description\n\n\n\nPlant-based ingredients in the spotlight is a virtual platform for companies in the plant-based segment\, which is currently the hottest in the industry! \n\n\n\nThe event offers customised networking opportunities and a comprehensive content agenda dedicated to plant-based ingredients. \n\n\n\nEach event in this series is focused on a different theme – regions\, health ingredients and plant-based ingredients – enabling companies with different objectives to achieve them and do business. \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/fi-global-connect-pb/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Global-fi-event-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T170000 DTSTAMP:20210719T165507Z CREATED:20210714T202545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T165507Z UID:10000210-1628586000-1628787600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Industrializing Cell-Based Meats and Seafood Summit DESCRIPTION:Industrializing Cell-Based Meats and Seafood Summit\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI senior investor engagement specialist Sharyn Murray and GFI senior scientist Dr. Claire Bomkamp will speak at a three-day virtual conference centered around alternative protein consumer trends and manufacturing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nThe 3rd Industrializing Cell-Based Meats & Seafood Digital Summit will bring the industry together to discuss the novel technological advances powering the new wave of cultivated meat products\, leveraging biotechnology to increase the scalability\, sustainability\, affordability\, and production efficiency of next-generation cell-based protein products. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nConsumer trendsProcess development and facility designOvercoming formulation and manufacturing challengesNext-generation technical advances and bioprocessesInnovations in growth media sourcing\, development\, and preparation\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\nClaire Bomkamp\, Ph.D.SENIOR SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED SEAFOODClaire Bomkamp is focused on cultivated seafood and driving forward GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative. More about Claire\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFASENIOR INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT SPECIALISTSharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to increase investment in the alternative protein industry. More about Sharyn\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/industrializing-cell-based-meats-and-seafood-summit/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DEV21004_external-events-industrializing-cell-based-meats-graphics.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T150000 DTSTAMP:20210714T202409Z CREATED:20210712T031927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T202409Z UID:10000208-1626260400-1626274800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Natural Products EXPO Virtual DESCRIPTION:Natural Products EXPO Virtual\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI Corporate Engagement Specialist Marika Azoff will cover trends and opportunities in alternative seafood on a panel at Natural Products EXPO Virtual. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nNetwork with decision-makers in the food industry and hear from expert panels on the latest wellness trends. Natural Products EXPO Virtual will feature exhibitions from up-and-coming natural food brands (including alternative proteins) as well as a packed agenda of expert panels discussing the latest trends in health and wellness. \n\n\n\nGFI Corporate Engagement Specialist Marika Azoff will discuss opportunities in alternative seafood on a panel entitled Breakthrough Wellness Innovations: Top Nutrition Trends and Opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\nMarika AzoffCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT SEAFOOD SPECIALISTMarika leads GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative work with startups\, investors\, conventional seafood companies and other key players in order to increase investment in and production and sale of alternative seafood products. More about Marika\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/natural-products-expo-virtual/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/COR21010_external-events-natural-products-expo-east-graphics_header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T123000 DTSTAMP:20210615T185453Z CREATED:20210618T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T185453Z UID:10000335-1625742000-1625747400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Microbial proteins: Overview and best practices DESCRIPTION:Microbial proteins: Overview and best practicesPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin this webinar hosted by Protein Directory and Bright Green Partners for an overview on successfully entering and navigating the fermentation sector. \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\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin Protein Directory and Bright Green Partners for a 90-minute webinar dedicated to helping companies succeed in the fermentation market. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nHow is fermentation used in the food industry? What does it look like in practice?How to extract/utilize the microbial biomass/protein resulting from fermentation?What are major and upcoming microorganisms to consider in novel food production?What are the pros and cons of these different microorganisms?Which AgriFood side streams could serve as a substrate for fermentation processes?How to use the fermentation of side streams to produce microbial proteins?What other high-value products will be provided by microbial biomass besides protein?How to scale up fermentation technologies?What will the microbial biomass/protein production sector look like in the future?\n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nJoin 200+ food corporations\, startups and topic experts to discuss the potential of fermentation for food. Stakeholder audiences include: \n\n\n\nCEO and CTO of business units or startups.R&D teams.Commercial & Strategy leaders.\n\n\n\nFormat\n\n\n\nA series of quick 20-minutes topic-specific talks on fermentation trends and best practices followed by a panel discussion with an interactive Q&A. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nThomas Nagy\, COO of 21st BioJereon Hugenholtz\, Fermentation ExpertGéza Molnár\, Founder of Protein Directory\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/microbial-proteins-overview-and-best-practices/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Event_Banner_Microbial-proteins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T100000 DTSTAMP:20210614T171501Z CREATED:20210614T171459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T171501Z UID:10000327-1624957200-1624960800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Plant-based taste mastered DESCRIPTION:Plant-based taste mastered\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nCreating a great tasting and sustainable plant-based product can be a complex\, costly\, and challenging process. Learn from an expert speaker line-up on how to master savory taste to create winning plant-based food. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nCreating a great tasting and sustainable plant-based product can be a complex\, costly\, and challenging process. Learn from an expert speaker line-up on how to master savory taste to create winning plant-based food. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nTaste the difference; consumer sensory analysis of plant-based red meat  Perfecting savoury taste in plant-based food  Live discussion with the trailblazers of the plant-based revolution\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nDaniel Protz\n\n\n\nFounder & CEO\, FlavorWiki \n\n\n\nOmar Lechuga \n\n\n\nResearch and Development Director\, Kerry \n\n\n\nEdmond Scanlon\n\n\n\nChief Executive Officer\, Kerry  \n\n\n\nSeth Goldman\n\n\n\nCo-Founder and CEO\, Eat the ChangeCo-Founder\, PLNT Burger  \n\n\n\nSpike Mendelsohn\,\n\n\n\nChef and Co-Founder\, Eat the Change and PLNT Burger \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-taste-mastered/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/likemeat-3sgNkN4wRWI-unsplash_2000px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T170000 DTSTAMP:20210528T154203Z CREATED:20210528T154202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T154203Z UID:10000321-1624532400-1624554000@gfi.org SUMMARY:WSJ Global Food Forum DESCRIPTION:WSJ Global Food Forum\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nThe Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum will tackle the critical issue of sustainability across the food industry and agricultural economy\, covering topics from seed research and farming practices to packaging and the food we eat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nThe Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum June 24\, 2021 will tackle the critical issue of sustainability\, from seed research to farming practices to packaging to the food we eat. Farmers\, suppliers\, consumers\, investors and governments are focusing increased attention on how to maximize production while assuring the availability of resources in the future. \n\n\n\nIt’s a global imperative. And it’s addressed with innovative thinking\, much of it already underway.Join us to participate in interactive interviews\, deep-dive discussions and peer-to-peer open conversations\, all designed to help the influential Global Food Forum community to exchange knowledge and to prepare for what’s next. \n\n\n\nRegistration includes: \n\n\n\nExclusive\, live-streamed interviews with interactive audience Q&AA seat at your choice of deep dive dicussion breakoutsExpert-led open conversations\, among other networking optionsPost-event access to session videos\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/wsj-global-food-forum/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Event_Banner_WSJGFF.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/wsj-global-food-forum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T160000 DTSTAMP:20210324T203355Z CREATED:20210324T203354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T203355Z UID:10000310-1624359600-1624464000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech Alternative Protein Summit DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech Alternative Protein SummitPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFuture Food-Tech’s new dedicated Alternative Proteins Summit on June 22-23 will connect global food leaders to map out the future of protein. \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\nEvent description\n\n\n\nFocusing on three key pillars: plant-based\, cell-based\, and microbial fermentation\, the Future Food-Tech Alternative Protein Summit will bring together CPG leaders\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, ingredient providers\, retailers and food service providers to unpack the possibilities of these technologies and create unified approaches to scaling the next generation of novel proteins. \n\n\n\nFrom ingredient discovery and product formulation\, to regulation\, communication and commercialization\, conversations will dive into all facets of alternative proteins and provide a comprehensive overview of key players\, markets\, and solutions. \n\n\n\nGFI director of science and technology\, Dr. Liz Specht\, will be speaking. \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/future-food-tech-alternative-protein-summit/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Event_Banner_Generic_Webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T170000 DTSTAMP:20210607T150207Z CREATED:20210607T150100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T150207Z UID:10000323-1623744000-1623949200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Free From Virtual Summit DESCRIPTION:Free From Virtual Summit\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Free From Virtual Summit for a three-day program focused on sustainability and innovation for CPG brands. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nJoin Free From Virtual Summit for a three-day program focused on sustainability and innovation for CPG brands. Sessions relevant to alternative proteins include: \n\n\n\nExport opportunities in Europe: Vegan\, plant-based\, and free from. A colossal growth in these segmentsInnovative quinoa ingredients as a solution for healthy products meeting consumer demandDevelopment and diversification in plant-based proteinFunctional proteins from less refined and emerging sources: Optimizing taste and textureFunctional proteins from less refined and emerging sources: Formulating for nutritional qualityPulses ingredients: Innovation for a sustainable future. \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/free-from-virtual-summit/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Event_Banner_FreeFrom_Opt1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR