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SUMMARY:Alt Protein Pipelines: Lab kits for accessible cellular agriculture training
DESCRIPTION:Alt Protein Pipelines: Lab kits for accessible cellular agriculture trainingPast\n\n\n\n\nExplore how laboratory kits can be integrated into standard educational pathways\, providing students with the opportunity to apply the science behind alternative protein technologies. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis installment of the Alt Protein Pipelines webinar series will showcase how fit-for-purpose laboratory kits can be embedded into standard education pathways\, giving students the opportunity to directly explore and apply the science behind alternative protein technologies. \n\n\n\nThe series is designed to share case studies and practical insights that educators\, students\, administrators\, and industry partners can use to shape their own training programs. Each session emphasizes the practical steps\, challenges\, and solutions of a training pathway so attendees leave with actionable ideas to bring back to their institutions and ecosystems. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, most students gain hands-on exposure to cellular agriculture only through industry internships or on-the-job training. Academic programs that attempt to bridge the gap often adapt principles from medical tissue engineering or microbial fermentation\, rather than offering direct\, dedicated instruction in cultivated meat. Limited infrastructure and expertise remain major barriers. \n\n\n\nSelf-contained laboratory kits make cellular agriculture accessible to professors and students across a much broader spectrum of academic disciplines and resourcing. Integriculture\, a cellular agriculture platform company working to democratize the technology\, has partnered with a number of universities to put this vision into practice. In this webinar\, representatives from Integriculture and Temasek Polytechnic will discuss how they built their partnership\, how such kits can be integrated into a classroom setting\, and how any university program can provide their students direct exposure to cellular agriculture technologies. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYuki Hanyu\, DPhil\n\n\n\nFOUNDER AND CEO\, INTEGRICULTURE INC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYong Kian (James) Lim\, PhD\n\n\n\nLECTURER\, TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC \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											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…
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SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Enzymatic treatment of hemp for highly functional plant-based meat ingredient in commercial manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Enzymatic treatment of hemp for highly functional plant-based meat ingredient in commercial manufacturingPast\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how Dr. Simsek creates protein ingredients with improved functionality for plant-based meat through enzyme modification of hemp processing byproducts. \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\nSenay Simsek\, PhDPurdue University \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us for a presentation from Dr. Simsek\, who will share insights from her GFI-funded project on the enzymatic treatment of hemp by-products. This project aims to create hemp-based protein ingredients with improved functionality for plant-based meat\, incorporating dietary fiber and providing good nutritional value. Her findings provide a pathway to transforming agricultural by-products into high-value ingredients for sustainable food production. \n\n\n\nHemp seed cake can be upcycled into a highly functional food ingredient with high protein and high dietary fiber. Enzyme treatments can improve the dietary fiber profiles of a plant-based protein source from hemp seed cake. Cellulase\, xylanase\, and pectinase were employed to improve dietary fiber solubility in plant-based protein ingredients. Enzyme treatments can also alter the water-holding capacity of the hemp cake\, leading to textural differences in the extruded meat analogs. Total protein content and protein digestibility was maintained after the enzymatic treatments. The enzyme treatments resulted in significant (p<.05) differences in the proportion of soluble dietary fiber (SDF). Hemp cake treated with cellulase had 5.3% SDF compared to the 3.1% SDF found in the control hemp cake. After producing meat ball type product\, texture analysis showed that enzyme treatments can change the firmness of the cooked product. Utilizing different enzymatic treatments could result in custom dietary fiber profiles. This project is the basis for developing hemp-based protein ingredients with good nutritional value and high dietary fiber content. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenay Simsek\, PhD\n\n\n\nPROFESSOR & HEAD\, DEAN’S CHAIR IN FOOD SCIENCEDEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE\, PURDUE UNIVERSITY \n\n\n\nDr. Senay Simsek is a professor in the Department of Food Science at Purdue University. Her research focuses on understanding the structural and functional properties of carbohydrates and proteins in cereals and grains\, and how these components can be leveraged to create sustainable\, value-added food ingredients. She explores innovative ways to utilize grain-derived by-products—such as hemp cake—to enhance nutritional quality and functionality in plant-based food systems. Dr. Simsek’s work aims to advance the science and application of plant-based proteins and carbohydrate ingredients to support a more resilient and sustainable food future. \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											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…
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SUMMARY:The state of Canadian and U.S. pulse farming in 2025
DESCRIPTION:The state of Canadian and U.S. pulse farming in 2025Past\n\n\n\n\nExplore on-farm economics\, decision-making strategies\, and how farmers view opportunities for crop diversification and alternative protein markets. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis fall\, GFI and Pulse Canada are partnering to launch The Pulse Chain: From Growers to Global Protein Markets\, an interactive webinar series that brings growers and food innovators together to explore how pulses connect farms to the future of protein. \n\n\n\nOver three live sessions\, pulse farmers and experts will share their perspectives on farming realities\, crop rotations\, sustainability practices\, and how diversification strengthens both rural communities and global supply chains. This series creates space for dialogue between the growers who produce these critical crops and the alternative protein sector that depends on them. \n\n\n\nWebinar schedule\n\n\n\n\nOctober 20 – The state of Canadian and U.S. pulse farming in 2025Explore on-farm economics\, decision-making strategies\, and how farmers view opportunities for crop diversification and alternative protein markets.\n\n\n\nOctober 29 – Sustainability from farm to fork: pulse grower practicesLearn how growers are managing soil health\, diversifying operations\, and integrating climate-smart practices that benefit farms\, food companies\, and ecosystems alike.\n\n\n\nNovember 10 – Supporting growers and rural communities: resilience through protein diversificationDiscover how diversifying protein production strengthens rural economies and food systems\, and what conditions could expand opportunities for North American farmers in emerging protein markets.\n\n\n\n\nWhy it matters\n\n\n\nThis series is more than conversation—it’s collaboration. By connecting farmers with food innovators\, we’re building bridges across the supply chain to support sustainable agriculture\, unlock new market opportunities\, and cultivate resilience in farming communities. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Kanning\n\n\n\nPaul Kanning is chairman of USA Pulses\, representing the growers\, processors\, food manufacturers\, and exporters of dry peas\, lentils\, chickpeas\, and dry beans. He operates a family farm in Montana where he grows pulses\, cereal grain\, and oilseed crops. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDenis Trémorin\, PAg.\, MSc\n\n\n\nDenis Trémorin is Director of Sustainability at Pulse Canada and a Professional Agrologist with 14 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Agroecology and Soil Science from the University of Manitoba. At Pulse Canada\, he develops and implements the Canadian pulse industry’s sustainability strategy. He also serves as Chair of Field to Market Canada\, which focuses on developing environmental performance metrics and tools for Canadian crops. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Miller\n\n\n\nJustin Miller is a fifth-generation farmer and rancher from Gildford\, Montana\, where his great-great-grandparents first homesteaded in 1911. He co-owns and operates Deep Roots Partnership with his brother\, Jared. Their farm produces high-quality small grains and pulse crops and maintains a herd of registered Simmental cattle. Justin is president of the Hill\, Liberty\, and Blaine County Farm Bureau\, a trustee of the Gildford Community Church\, serves on the local Water and Sewer Board\, volunteers with the Fire Department\, and previously served 19 years as an emergency medical technician. He is also on the REAL Montana advisory board. Justin and his wife\, Becki\, have two children and enjoy traveling\, fishing\, flying\, and skiing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim McGreevy\n\n\n\nTim McGreevy is the CEO of USA Pulses and the USA Pulses Trade Association\, Pulse Foundation\, Idaho Pea and Lentil Commission\, Washington Pulse Crops Commission\, and the Western Pulse Growers Association. These organizations work to increase awareness\, research\, and consumption of U.S. pulse crops. In this role\, Tim leads international and domestic market development\, research\, policy\, and coalition building. He also serves on the Finance Committee of the Global Pulse Confederation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShaun Dyrland\n\n\n\nShaun Dyrland farms in Kyle\, Saskatchewan\, with his wife and two children. He is a fourth-generation farmer with 27 years of experience and grows large green lentils\, red lentils\, kabuli chickpeas\, durum wheat\, canola\, and occasionally dry edible beans on dryland and irrigated fields. Shaun serves as a director on Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Pulse Canada. He is passionate about improving the pulse industry\, which plays a vital role in his farm and community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShane Strydhorst\n\n\n\nShane Strydhorst is a third-generation farmer from Neerlandia\, Alberta. He operates a 1\,300-acre grain farm with his wife\, Sheri\, and their daughter\, Sarina. He grows barley\, canola\, spring wheat\, and faba beans\, and mentors young grain farmers in the community. Shane is chair of Alberta Pulse Growers and vice-chair of Pulse Canada. He advocates for the environmental and health benefits of pulses and works to build positive relationships between consumers and Canadian farmers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin Auch\n\n\n\nKevin Auch operates a dryland and irrigated farm near Carmangay\, Alberta\, with his wife Laurel and two employees. A 1985 graduate of the University of Alberta’s agriculture program\, he has long focused on conservation farming. Kevin grows a variety of crops and uses a five-year crop rotation\, continually seeking sustainable and profitable ways to diversify. He has served on numerous agricultural boards and currently serves with Alberta Pulse Growers and Pulse Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Manuel\n\n\n\nJohn Manuel is Vice President of Commercial Operations and Merchandising at Puris\, a leading pea protein isolate and ingredient manufacturer. With over 20 years of experience in agriculture and ingredient manufacturing\, he oversees the full pea business supply chain—from selling seed to growers to ensuring timely delivery of ingredients to customers. His work spans procurement\, risk management\, supply chain\, marketing\, sales\, and corporate strategy. John brings a pragmatic\, experience-driven perspective to building resilient plant-based ingredient businesses. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChelsea Didinger\, PhD\n\n\n\nChelsea Didinger holds a PhD in Nutrition from Colorado State University\, where her research focused on pulses. Her translational work examined how citizen science and an Extension toolkit can influence pulse consumption by addressing motivators and barriers. She is the founder of A Legume a Day\, a pulse education platform aimed at inspiring greater consumption for public and environmental benefit. Chelsea collaborates with several pulse organizations\, including grower groups\, to engage stakeholders and monitor market trends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCordell Huebsch\n\n\n\nCordell Huebsch is a fourth-generation crop farmer from Central Minnesota. His family grows corn\, dark red kidney beans\, and soybeans\, and runs a U-Pick Berry Farm that welcomes over 10\,000 visitors annually during its fall corn maze and pumpkin patch. His father began growing dark red kidney beans in 1979\, which have since been a consistent profit center for their operation. Farming sandy\, flat ground\, the farm relies entirely on center pivot irrigation. \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											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…
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SUMMARY:Sustainability from farm to fork: pulse grower practices
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability from farm to fork: pulse grower practicesPast\n\n\n\n\nLearn how growers are managing soil health\, diversifying operations\, and integrating climate-smart practices that benefit farms\, food companies\, and ecosystems alike. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis fall\, GFI and Pulse Canada are partnering to launch The Pulse Chain: From Growers to Global Protein Markets\, an interactive webinar series that brings growers and food innovators together to explore how pulses connect farms to the future of protein. \n\n\n\nOver three live sessions\, pulse farmers and experts will share their perspectives on farming realities\, crop rotations\, sustainability practices\, and how diversification strengthens both rural communities and global supply chains. This series creates space for dialogue between the growers who produce these critical crops and the alternative protein sector that depends on them. \n\n\n\nWebinar schedule\n\n\n\n\nOctober 20 – The state of Canadian and U.S. pulse farming in 2025Explore on-farm economics\, decision-making strategies\, and how farmers view opportunities for crop diversification and alternative protein markets.\n\n\n\nOctober 29 – Sustainability from farm to fork: pulse grower practicesLearn how growers are managing soil health\, diversifying operations\, and integrating climate-smart practices that benefit farms\, food companies\, and ecosystems alike.\n\n\n\nNovember 10 – Supporting growers and rural communities: resilience through protein diversificationDiscover how diversifying protein production strengthens rural economies and food systems\, and what conditions could expand opportunities for North American farmers in emerging protein markets.\n\n\n\n\nWhy it matters\n\n\n\nThis series is more than conversation—it’s collaboration. By connecting farmers with food innovators\, we’re building bridges across the supply chain to support sustainable agriculture\, unlock new market opportunities\, and cultivate resilience in farming communities. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Kanning\n\n\n\nPaul Kanning is chairman of USA Pulses\, representing the growers\, processors\, food manufacturers\, and exporters of dry peas\, lentils\, chickpeas\, and dry beans. He operates a family farm in Montana where he grows pulses\, cereal grain\, and oilseed crops. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDenis Trémorin\, PAg.\, MSc\n\n\n\nDenis Trémorin is Director of Sustainability at Pulse Canada and a Professional Agrologist with 14 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Agroecology and Soil Science from the University of Manitoba. At Pulse Canada\, he develops and implements the Canadian pulse industry’s sustainability strategy. He also serves as Chair of Field to Market Canada\, which focuses on developing environmental performance metrics and tools for Canadian crops. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Miller\n\n\n\nJustin Miller is a fifth-generation farmer and rancher from Gildford\, Montana\, where his great-great-grandparents first homesteaded in 1911. He co-owns and operates Deep Roots Partnership with his brother\, Jared. Their farm produces high-quality small grains and pulse crops and maintains a herd of registered Simmental cattle. Justin is president of the Hill\, Liberty\, and Blaine County Farm Bureau\, a trustee of the Gildford Community Church\, serves on the local Water and Sewer Board\, volunteers with the Fire Department\, and previously served 19 years as an emergency medical technician. He is also on the REAL Montana advisory board. Justin and his wife\, Becki\, have two children and enjoy traveling\, fishing\, flying\, and skiing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim McGreevy\n\n\n\nTim McGreevy is the CEO of USA Pulses and the USA Pulses Trade Association\, Pulse Foundation\, Idaho Pea and Lentil Commission\, Washington Pulse Crops Commission\, and the Western Pulse Growers Association. These organizations work to increase awareness\, research\, and consumption of U.S. pulse crops. In this role\, Tim leads international and domestic market development\, research\, policy\, and coalition building. He also serves on the Finance Committee of the Global Pulse Confederation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShaun Dyrland\n\n\n\nShaun Dyrland farms in Kyle\, Saskatchewan\, with his wife and two children. He is a fourth-generation farmer with 27 years of experience and grows large green lentils\, red lentils\, kabuli chickpeas\, durum wheat\, canola\, and occasionally dry edible beans on dryland and irrigated fields. Shaun serves as a director on Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Pulse Canada. He is passionate about improving the pulse industry\, which plays a vital role in his farm and community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShane Strydhorst\n\n\n\nShane Strydhorst is a third-generation farmer from Neerlandia\, Alberta. He operates a 1\,300-acre grain farm with his wife\, Sheri\, and their daughter\, Sarina. He grows barley\, canola\, spring wheat\, and faba beans\, and mentors young grain farmers in the community. Shane is chair of Alberta Pulse Growers and vice-chair of Pulse Canada. He advocates for the environmental and health benefits of pulses and works to build positive relationships between consumers and Canadian farmers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin Auch\n\n\n\nKevin Auch operates a dryland and irrigated farm near Carmangay\, Alberta\, with his wife Laurel and two employees. A 1985 graduate of the University of Alberta’s agriculture program\, he has long focused on conservation farming. Kevin grows a variety of crops and uses a five-year crop rotation\, continually seeking sustainable and profitable ways to diversify. He has served on numerous agricultural boards and currently serves with Alberta Pulse Growers and Pulse Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Manuel\n\n\n\nJohn Manuel is Vice President of Commercial Operations and Merchandising at Puris\, a leading pea protein isolate and ingredient manufacturer. With over 20 years of experience in agriculture and ingredient manufacturing\, he oversees the full pea business supply chain—from selling seed to growers to ensuring timely delivery of ingredients to customers. His work spans procurement\, risk management\, supply chain\, marketing\, sales\, and corporate strategy. John brings a pragmatic\, experience-driven perspective to building resilient plant-based ingredient businesses. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChelsea Didinger\, PhD\n\n\n\nChelsea Didinger holds a PhD in Nutrition from Colorado State University\, where her research focused on pulses. Her translational work examined how citizen science and an Extension toolkit can influence pulse consumption by addressing motivators and barriers. She is the founder of A Legume a Day\, a pulse education platform aimed at inspiring greater consumption for public and environmental benefit. Chelsea collaborates with several pulse organizations\, including grower groups\, to engage stakeholders and monitor market trends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCordell Huebsch\n\n\n\nCordell Huebsch is a fourth-generation crop farmer from Central Minnesota. His family grows corn\, dark red kidney beans\, and soybeans\, and runs a U-Pick Berry Farm that welcomes over 10\,000 visitors annually during its fall corn maze and pumpkin patch. His father began growing dark red kidney beans in 1979\, which have since been a consistent profit center for their operation. Farming sandy\, flat ground\, the farm relies entirely on center pivot irrigation. \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											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…
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