BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Good Food Institute - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Good Food Institute 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T150000 DTSTAMP:20230519T140755Z CREATED:20230519T140751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T140755Z UID:10000466-1685628000-1685631600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Reimagining meat: The scientific case for alternative proteins DESCRIPTION:Reimagining meat: The scientific case for alternative proteinsPast\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in learning how your skills as a scientist can be leveraged to make an impact in the alternative protein industry? GFI’s scientists are ready to show you the way. \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\nJoin us for an exciting introduction to the world of alternative protein research and its abundance of scientific opportunities. Our subject matter experts will share how both familiar and emerging technologies are being harnessed to accelerate foundational research in meat made with plants\, animal stem cells\, and microbes. Explore how you can apply your expertise in this domain of high-impact research—where innovation meets growing societal demands for a more sustainable and just protein supply. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nOur theory of change and the case for alternative proteins \n\n\n\nKey technical opportunities and innovations in plant-based\, cultivated\, and fermentation technologies\n\n\n\nOur internal grants and external funding landscape\n\n\n\nUseful resources for collaborative research on alternative proteins \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the webinar to learn more about the exciting trajectory of research in alternative proteins that is leading to a paradigm shift in the way we think of meat.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/reimagining-meat-the-scientific-case-for-alternative-proteins/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SCI23031_Reimagining-meat-event-graphics_header-featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/reimagining-meat-the-scientific-case-for-alternative-proteins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T130000 DTSTAMP:20230501T135047Z CREATED:20230428T192303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T135047Z UID:10000462-1685019600-1685019600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Manufacturing cultured fish fillet DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Manufacturing cultured fish filletPast\n\n\n\n\nLearn how Dr. Frederico Ferreira is combining bioprinting\, electrospinning\, and electrical stimuli to produce cultivated fish fillets. Join us for a networking session after Dr. Ferreira’s talk to meet your next collaborator! \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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nCultivating seafood that recapitulates the taste and texture of conventional seafood requires leveraging multiple techniques. In this seminar\, Dr. Frederico Ferreira of Técnico Lisboa will explain his GFI-funded research that combines bioprinting\, electrospinning\, and electrical stimuli to produce whole-cut cultivated fish fillets. \n\n\n\n\nMore about the discussion\n3D bioprinting has the potential to produce structured cultivated meat products of complex biomimetic designs shaping\, in a balancing manner\, muscle and fat-rich regions at a scale of tenths of millimetre. On the other hand\, electrospun fibers can be produced\, with diameters at the nanoscale\, able to mimic collagen geometries typical of fish myoseptum. Electroconductive fibers have been previously used to support electrical stimulation during maturation of several tissues\, including muscle. Different approaches for manufacturing 3D multi-material fish fillet exploring bioprinting and electrospun scaffolds will be presented. Novel formulations of muscle and fat edible bioinks\, compatible with fish myoblasts and adipocytes\, were developed using a macroalgae’s polysaccharide and natural conductive conjugated molecules. Zein proteins were used to produce polymeric fibers. Different cross-linking strategies will be presented. Edible conductive molecules can be introduced as dopants into the muscle bioinks formulations and electrospun fibers to increase electroconductivity and support electrical stimulation during muscle maturation. Microalgae containing polyunsaturated fatty acids\, as omega-3\, can be introduced into the fat bioinks. All bioinks and fibers were characterized for their biocompatibility as well as structural and mechanic properties. Several 3D designs of fish products were conceptualized and prototyped produced to demonstrate the wide range potential of the approaches considered. Finally\, strategies for fish cell culture will be discussed.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin our networking session after the webinar\n\n\n\nJoin this networking event to discuss the latest scientific developments in cultivated seafood. During the networking session\, you will be matched with five other attendees and have eight minutes to chat with each one. You will also have the opportunity to choose other attendees to connect with\, either individually or based on mutual interests. You can talk about your research\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar and we encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrederico Ferreira\, MBA\, PhD\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE PROFESSOR\, INSTITUTE FOR BIOENGINEERING AND BIOSCIENCES (IBB) AND DEPARTMENT OF BIOENGINEERING OF INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TÉCNICO\, UNIVERSIDADE DE LISBOA \n\n\n\nFrederico Ferreira has a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London (2004). He also holds a B.Sc. (1999) in Applied Chemistry with specialization in Biotechnology and an MBA (2008)\, both from NOVA University. Currently\, Frederico is a Professor at Técnico Lisboa\, where his research and teaching are committed to fostering innovation and sustainability. Dr. Frederico has expertise in developing new biomaterials for stem cell cultivation and differentiation\, electrospun fiber production\, design of electroconductive scaffolds\, and stem cell cultivation under electrical stimuli. Currently\, his research group is developing novel edible bioinks and fibers made from algae-driven materials to bioprint engineered fish tissue. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-manufacturing-cultured-fish-fillet/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SCI23030_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-May_featured.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-manufacturing-cultured-fish-fillet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T130000 DTSTAMP:20230512T175306Z CREATED:20230425T142800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T175306Z UID:10000459-1684843200-1684846800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Plant-based meat manufacturing capacity and pathways for expansion DESCRIPTION:Plant-based meat manufacturing capacity and pathways for expansionPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Bright Green Partners for an overview of a new analysis evaluating manufacturing capacity and recommended pathways for future expansion of the plant-based meat 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\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe plant-based meat category has experienced strong growth over much of the past decade. As product availability and variety grow\, the industry’s supply chains must keep pace to avoid shortages and improve accessibility and affordability. A new report from The Good Food Institute and Bright Green Partners aims to quantify existing global plant-based meat manufacturing capacity and to evaluate the potential for and trade-offs of retrofitting existing facilities to build additional capacity.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a webinar on May 23rd for an overview of this new analysis\, including recommendations to both the public and private sectors seeking to proactively and conscientiously expand global production capacity for plant-based meat products.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST – PLANT-BASED SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nPriera’s role at GFI focuses on accelerating the plant-based meat industry through analyzing their plant-based protein landscape\, identifying emerging technological solutions and bottlenecks\, and communicating with other scientists about advancing alternative protein research. Priera has bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and math from the University of California\, Santa Cruz as well as a master’s and a doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of California\, Los Angeles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFloor Buitelaar\n\n\n\nMANAGING PARTNER\, BRIGHT GREEN PARTNERS \n\n\n\nFloor is an accomplished leader in alt proteins\, and has directed 25+ projects for global clients like Ajinomoto and Kraft Heinz within the alternative protein industry. She is also a sought-after conference speaker\, sharing her insights on industry trends\, challenges and opportunities and an honoree of Forbes 30 Under 30 list due to her work at Bright Green Partners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeinrich von Jagwitz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPROJECT MANAGER\, BRIGHT GREEN PARTNERS \n\n\n\nHeinrich’s work at Bright Green Partners spans all parts of the alt. protein value chain with a special focus on alt. protein production technology and facilities. He has led various design studies for large greenfield facilities as well as due diligence for existing production sites. He acquired his top management consulting expertise during his early career years at the London and Dusseldorf offices of Boston Consulting Group and holds a Ph.D. in particle physics from the University of Oxford. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/plant-based-meat-manufacturing-capacity-and-pathways-for-expansion/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SCI23006_PB-manufacturing-capacity-analysis-webinar-graphics_feature.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/plant-based-meat-manufacturing-capacity-and-pathways-for-expansion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T120000 DTSTAMP:20230501T205921Z CREATED:20230413T211120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T205921Z UID:10000454-1683201600-1683201600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Navigating FDA’s Pre-Market Food Ingredient Evaluation Programs DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Navigating FDA’s Pre-Market Food Ingredient Evaluation ProgramsPast\n\n\n\n\nThis month’s webinar\, The Business of Alt Protein: Navigating FDA’s Pre-Market Food Ingredient Evaluation Programs\, An introduction to food additives\, color additives\, and GRAS ingredients will help participants navigate the agency’s pre-market food ingredient evaluation programs\, including the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) Notification Program\, and the food and color additive petition programs. \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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and the FDA for a seminar on how to navigate the agency’s pre-market food ingredient evaluation programs\, including the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) Notification Program\, and the food and color additive petition programs. During this webinar\, you’ll hear directly from the FDA about: \n\n\n\n\nThe Federal Food\, Drug\, & Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) as it pertains to ingredients added to conventional food\n\n\n\nAn understanding of the pre-market review processes for food and color additive petitions (FAPs and CAPs)\, including timelines and FDA’s safety review of FAPs and CAPs\n\n\n\nAn understanding of GRAS and FDA’s GRAS Notification Program\, including an understanding of what GRAS means\, common misconceptions about GRAS\, and an overview of the GRAS Notification Program\, including timelines and FDA’s safety evaluation of GRAS notices\n\n\n\nThe “how\, when\, and whys” of engaging with FDA regarding your food ingredient\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie (Stiffy) A. Hice\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nRegulatory Review Scientist and Microbiology Reviewer\, Division of Food Ingredients\, Office of Food Additive Safety\, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition\, U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION \n\n\n\nOriginally from Milwaukee\, WI\, Dr. Stiffy Hice received their BS in Biological Science\, with minors in Printmaking and Psychology\, from the University of Tulsa in 2014; and their PhD in Food Science and Technology with a certificate in Food Safety and Defense from Iowa State University in 2019. After graduating from Iowa State University\, Dr. Hice joined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2019 as a Regulatory Review Scientist and Microbiology Reviewer in the Division of Food Ingredients (DFI) within the Office of Food Additive Safety (OFAS). Dr. Hice has managed the review of numerous Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notices—with particular emphasis on microbial-derived ingredients\, bacteriophage preparations and live microbial cultures—as well as approval of direct food additive and color additive petitions that have been submitted to the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) at FDA. As a Regulatory Review Scientist\, one of Dr. Hice’s primary duties is managing both GRAS evaluation teams and petition review teams. Many submissions have robust regulatory and scientific considerations\, which must be evaluated to: (1) issue a response letter regarding the safety conclusions made by the submitter of a GRAS notice\, or (2) approve a food or color additive in response to a petition. As a Microbiology Reviewer\, Dr. Hice is charged with evaluating the microbiological safety of ingredients intended for use in conventional foods. Dr. Hice is also a member of several workgroups\, including the Cultured Meat Premarket Consultation Working Group and the DFI Infant Formula Working Group. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-navigating-fdas-pre-market-food-ingredient-evaluation-programs/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/COR23012_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-May_feature.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T130000 DTSTAMP:20240424T123647Z CREATED:20230329T212410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T123647Z UID:10000447-1683028800-1683032400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Alternative protein networking mixer DESCRIPTION:Alternative protein networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nThis event is designed to bring together entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, policymakers\, innovators\, and others interested in the alternative protein 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\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI following the release of our annual State of the Industry reports and webinar series for a networking event to collaborate with others interested in the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. A few days before the event\, you’ll have the option to request meetings with specific attendees. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the industry. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to your participation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/alternative-protein-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GFI22014_SOTIR-2022-webinar-graphics-header_Networking.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T130000 DTSTAMP:20231208T172948Z CREATED:20230329T211402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T172948Z UID:10000446-1682596800-1682600400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The State of the Industry: Plant-based meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy DESCRIPTION:The State of the Industry: Plant-based meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairyPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for an event series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the promising plant-based meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy 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\nWatch the webinar\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for an event series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins\, following the release of our annual State of the Industry Reports. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the promising plant-based meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy industry.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nThe commercial landscape\, including new entrants\, partnerships\, and maturing commercial ecosystem \n\n\n\nPrivate and public investment analysis\n\n\n\nScientific and technical progress\n\n\n\nGovernment and regulatory developments\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGER \n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell supports GFI’s Corporate Engagement team’s work to drive private sector support for alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFA\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\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu\, Ph.D.\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\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen\n\n\n\nSENIOR REGULATORY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Carter\n\n\n\nPOLICY ASSOCIATE \n\n\n\nMichael supports the Policy team by providing original writing and analysis in support of alternative protein development and deployment. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Gertner\n\n\n\nBUSINESS ANALYST \n\n\n\nDaniel identifies market opportunities and analyzes the alternative protein industry landscape. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-state-of-the-industry-plant-based-meat-seafood-eggs-and-dairy/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GFI22014_SOTIR-2022-webinar-graphics-feature_PB.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-state-of-the-industry-plant-based-meat-seafood-eggs-and-dairy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T130000 DTSTAMP:20240416T174542Z CREATED:20230329T211211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T174542Z UID:10000445-1682424000-1682427600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The State of the Industry: Fermentation: Meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy DESCRIPTION:The State of the Industry: FermentationPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for a webinar series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the developing fermentation for alternative proteins 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\nWatch the webinar\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for a webinar series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins\, following the release of our annual State of the Industry Reports. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the developing fermentation for alternative proteins industry.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nThe commercial landscape\, including new entrants\, partnerships\, and the emergence of a commercial ecosystem \n\n\n\nPrivate and public investment analysis\n\n\n\nScientific and technical progress\n\n\n\nGovernment and regulatory developments\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGER \n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell supports GFI’s Corporate Engagement team’s work to drive private sector support for alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFA\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\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATION \n\n\n\nAdam is focused on engineering a new paradigm in food production. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucas Eastham\n\n\n\nSENIOR FERMENTATION SCIENTIST \n\n\n\nLucas Eastham is focused on analyzing fermentation technologies and progressing their applications in the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen\n\n\n\nSENIOR REGULATORY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Carter\n\n\n\nPOLICY ASSOCIATE \n\n\n\nMichael supports the Policy team by providing original writing and analysis in support of alternative protein development and deployment. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Gertner\n\n\n\nBUSINESS ANALYST \n\n\n\nDaniel identifies market opportunities and analyzes the alternative protein industry landscape. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-state-of-the-industry-fermentation/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GFI22014_SOTIR-2022-webinar-graphics-feature_F.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-state-of-the-industry-fermentation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T130000 DTSTAMP:20240827T193535Z CREATED:20230329T211538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T193535Z UID:10000444-1681992000-1681995600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The State of the Industry: Cultivated meat and seafood DESCRIPTION:The State of the Industry: Cultivated meat and seafoodPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for a webinar series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the nascent cultivated meat 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\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for a webinar series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins\, following the release of our annual State of the Industry Reports. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the nascent cultivated meat industry.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nThe commercial landscape\, including new entrants\, partnerships\, and a quickly-developing commercial ecosystem\n\n\n\nPrivate and public investment analysis\n\n\n\nScientific and technical progress\n\n\n\nGovernment and regulatory developments\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGER \n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell supports GFI’s Corporate Engagement team’s work to drive private sector support for alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFA\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\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz. Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT \n\n\n\nElliot Swartz analyzes scientific progress and bottlenecks in cultivated meat. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaire Bomkamp\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT & SEAFOOD \n\n\n\nClaire Bomkamp is focused on cultivated seafood and driving forward GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen\n\n\n\nSENIOR REGULATORY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Carter\n\n\n\nPOLICY ASSOCIATE \n\n\n\nMichael supports the Policy team by providing original writing and analysis in support of alternative protein development and deployment. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Gertner\n\n\n\nBUSINESS ANALYST \n\n\n\nDaniel identifies market opportunities and analyzes the alternative protein industry landscape. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-state-of-the-industry-cultivated-meat-and-seafood-2/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GFI22014_SOTIR-2022-webinar-graphics-feature_CM.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-state-of-the-industry-cultivated-meat-and-seafood-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T090000 DTSTAMP:20230321T154355Z CREATED:20230317T160551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T154355Z UID:10000443-1681290000-1681290000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: The environmental impact of cultivated meat production DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: The environmental impact of cultivated meat productionPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI Lead Scientist Elliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\, for a review of key insights from a recently published life cycle assessment (LCA) modeling a future large-scale cultivated meat production facility. \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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nScientists from CE Delft\, GFI\, and GAIA published a cultivated meat life cycle assessment (LCA) in The International Journal of LCA. This publication builds upon the findings from the cultivated meat LCA that GFI and GAIA commissioned and disseminated in 2021. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, Elliot and CE Delft LCA Specialist Pelle Sinke\, M.Sc.\, will review the updated data on the environmental impacts of cultivated meat versus conventional meat. Powered by data from over 15 companies across the cultivated meat supply chain\, they will address emissions\, land use\, water use\, air pollution\, feed conversion\, and more. \n\n\n\nPreview the slide deck and join us on April 12th for an in-depth review of the data! \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT\, THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nElliot holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral neuroscience from Lehigh University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA. Elliot’s work at GFI focuses on accelerating the cultivated meat industry by analyzing the intersection of diverse scientific disciplines with cultivated meat\, driving key GFI-sponsored research projects in cultivated meat\, and educating scientists\, the public\, and other industry stakeholders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPelle Sinke\, M.Sc.\n\n\n\nSUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT & LCA SPECIALIST\, CE DELFT \n\n\n\nPelle joined CE Delft’s Supply Chain Analysis sector in March 2019\, where he’s involved mainly in the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a broad range of products and services. As part of the core team working on food supply chains\, he contributes to all kinds of analyses in the realm of sustainable food production and consumption\, from company footprints to methodological reviews and strategic advice to government. Pelle holds a bachelor’s in Engineering\, Design\, and Innovation and a master’s in Industrial Ecology from Delft Technological University and Leiden University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-the-environmental-impact-of-cultivated-meat-production/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SCI23015_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-April_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-the-environmental-impact-of-cultivated-meat-production/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T120000 DTSTAMP:20230301T213408Z CREATED:20230301T213406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T213408Z UID:10000439-1680177600-1680177600@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas plant-based meat networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas plant-based meat networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a networking event focused on the plant-based meat 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\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis event is designed to bring together entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, policymakers\, innovators\, and others interested in the plant-based meat industry. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. A few days before the event\, you’ll have the option to request meetings with specific attendees. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the industry. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-plant-based-meat-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer-january-featuredimage.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-plant-based-meat-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T120000 DTSTAMP:20230308T163824Z CREATED:20230308T163822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T163824Z UID:10000441-1679486400-1679486400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Taking alternative proteins mainstream DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Taking alternative proteins mainstreamPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Boston Consulting Group\, a global management consulting firm\, for a discussion on what it will take for alternative proteins to become mainstream. \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\nJoin GFI and Boston Consulting Group\, a global management consulting firm\, for a discussion on what it will take for alternative proteins to become mainstream. This presentation takes a deep into BCG’s newest report\, “Taking Alternative Proteins Mainstream\,” and will:  \n\n\n\nExplore last year’s sales performance and drivers Disaggregate what successful companies are doing vs. those lagging behindShare practical marketing strategies to help companies reach mainstream consumers\n\n\n\nThe presentation and report draw upon two consumer surveys on consumer behaviors around sustainability and alternative proteins\, an analysis of over 100 academic studies of how to shift consumer behavior\, and social media analysis of consumer sentiment on alt. proteins over the last year. This is a can’t-miss seminar for companies focused on creating appealing mainstream products for consumers.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\nNeeru Ravi\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL\, BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP\n\n\n\nNeeru Ravi is a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Consumer and Climate & Sustainability practices. She is the topic lead for alternative proteins in North America. Since joining the firm in 2015\, Neeru has worked with BCG with clients in the UK and the US. Her functional focus has been on consumer insights\, consumer segmentation\, growth strategy development\, pricing\, consumer-centric sustainability\, and alternative proteins. She is co-author of BCG’s thought leadership publication ‘Taking Alternative Proteins Mainstream’’ \n\n\n\nElfrun von Koeller\n\n\n\nMANAGING DIRECTOR & PARTNER\, BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP\n\n\n\nElfrun leads the alternative protein topic at BCG and is the author of BCG’s Food for Thought series on this topic \n\n\n\nShe is a core member of BCG’s Consumer\, Operations\, and Corporate Development practices and an expert on supply chain strategy for consumer packaged good companies. At BCG\, Elfrun has worked with clients across many impulse-driven and center-store categories\, such as cookies and crackers\, hair care\, chewing gum\, salad dressing\, frozen food\, vitamins and supplements\, and sports and active nutrition. Her casework with global food and beverage and other consumer goods companies has covered topics such as innovation\, corporate venture capital\, transformation\, complexity reduction\, supply chain benchmarking and transformation\, consumer research\, growth\, and go-to-market strategy including direct store delivery (DSD). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-taking-alternative-proteins-mainstream/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/COR23007_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-March_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-taking-alternative-proteins-mainstream/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T130000 DTSTAMP:20230216T195733Z CREATED:20230216T195731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T195733Z UID:10000438-1678971600-1678971600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Characterization of extruded plant-based meats using ultrasonics DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Characterization of extruded plant-based meats using ultrasonicsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Filiz Koksel to learn about her GFI-funded research that uses real-time ultrasonic information on extruded plant-based meats to improve their textural and nutritional properties. \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\nDr. Filiz Koksel\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor of Food Processing\, Food and Human Nutritional Sciences Department\, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences\, University of Manitoba \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nLow-intensity ultrasound waves are used as a tool to non-destructively provide information on the mechanical properties of soft media\, including soft foods such as bread dough and noodles. This technique has never been used to characterize extruded foods. In this seminar\, Dr. Filiz Koksel of the University of Manitoba will discuss her GFI-funded research to obtain real-time ultrasonic information on extruded plant-based meats and link this information to the physical (i.e.\, textural) and nutritional quality (i.e.\, protein digestibility) of the end-product. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Filiz Koksel\n\n\n\nASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF FOOD PROCESSING\, FOOD AND HUMAN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT\, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES\, UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA \n\n\n\nDr. Filiz Koksel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Koksel is a food scientist with expertise in food processing and non-destructive assessments of food quality\, and her research program aims to tackle issues related to an ever-increasing demand for sustainable\, high-quality plant-based foods. Dr. Koksel’s creativity in exploring new approaches in these areas is particularly noteworthy as her program is at the interface between food processing and materials science. To bring Canadian crops from the field to our tables\, Dr. Koksel’s program looks at several operations – such as milling\, mixing\, sheeting\, baking\, texturization\, and extrusion – to transform these crops into foods with superb palatability and nutritional value. Since 2017\, she has secured >$1.4M in research funding as PI or co-PI and >$2.3M as co-investigator to establish a thriving research program at the University of Manitoba. She has also mentored and contributed to training 30+ highly qualified personnel\, including K-12\, undergraduate\, and graduate students\, postdoctoral fellows\, research associates\, and visiting scholars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-characterization-of-extruded-plant-based-meats-using-ultrasonics/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SCI23009_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-March_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-characterization-of-extruded-plant-based-meats-using-ultrasonics/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T133000 DTSTAMP:20230209T203220Z CREATED:20230131T201720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T203220Z UID:10000422-1677067200-1677072600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Developing effective corporate partnerships DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Developing effective corporate partnershipsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and senior leaders from Danone\, Kraft Heinz\, MISTA\, Ingredion\, and ADM for a robust discussion on corporate partnerships. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and senior leaders from Danone\, Kraft Heinz\, MISTA\, Ingredion\, and ADM for a robust discussion on corporate partnerships. In this combined presentation and panel discussion\, we’ll dive into what startups should know when entering into a partnership with leading corporate partners.  \n\n\n\nThis seminar will cover:  \n\n\n\nAn overview of partnership types  When to consider entering into a partnership How to approach Fortune 500 companies and the steps to creating strategic partnerships that are valuable for both sidesThe do’s and don’ts of establishing a partnership – what can go wrong and how to avoid potential pitfallsQ&A with experts \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-developing-effective-corporate-partnerships/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/COR23003_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-February_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-developing-effective-corporate-partnerships/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T210000 DTSTAMP:20230206T150000Z CREATED:20230202T215439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T150000Z UID:10000420-1676577600-1676581200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Apply to join the Alt Protein Project DESCRIPTION:Apply to join the Alt Protein ProjectPast\n\n\n\n\nApplications to join the Alt Protein Project are now live! Attend our information sessions for students interested in bringing the alternative protein movement to their university. \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\nNathan Ahlgrim\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nGFI Academic Community Manager \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nStudents have an outsized influence on shaping the academic ecosystem from the inside out\, but their power is largely untapped. The Alt Protein Project is a global community of student groups that seeks to change that. We inspire\, train\, and empower students to transform their universities into engines for alternative protein research\, education\, and innovation\, and—in so doing—we propel students to the forefront of the alternative protein movement. Read more about our community and apply to join. If you have any questions\, join one of our information sessions for interested student organizers on February 16th to learn more about what it takes to join this vibrant community of leaders and change-makers. We offer two sessions to help accommodate different time zones so choose whichever one works best for you as we’ll cover the same topic in both sessions. \n\n\n\nRegister here for the February 16th information session at 8 pm EST / 5 pm PST. If that time is not convenient for you\, we also offer another information session on February 16th at 11 am EST / 8 am PST. You can register here for that one.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n The Alt Protein Project\n\n Students play a pivotal role in building the alternative protein ecosystem. Explore how you can start a student group at your university to accelerate the global transition to the future… \n\n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n Apply to the Alt Protein Project\n\n Interested in bringing the alternative protein field to your university? Apply to join our community of student movement-builders around the globe by 11:59 pm ET on March 27\, 2026 \n\n\n \n Learn more\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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/join-the-alt-protein-project-2023-02-16-session-2/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SCI23005_Apply-to-join-APP-event-graphics_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/join-the-alt-protein-project-2023-02-16-session-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T141500 DTSTAMP:20230201T133429Z CREATED:20230131T173318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T133429Z UID:10000421-1676552400-1676556900@gfi.org SUMMARY:Science of alt protein: Production of animal fat substitutes by yeasts DESCRIPTION:Science of Alt Protein: Production of animal fat substitutes by yeastsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Dr. Kyria Boundy-Mills of UC Davis will share her research on yeasts that convert inexpensive substrates into oils\, including substitutes for animal fat and tropical oils for meat alternatives. \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\nDr. Kyria Boundy-Mills\n\n\n\nCurator\, Phaff Yeast Culture Collection\, Department of Food Science and Technology\, University of California Davis \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nApplied uses of yeasts have expanded well beyond beer\, bread\, and wine. This talk will focus primarily on Dr. Boundy-Mills’ research on yeasts that convert inexpensive substrates into oils. This includes substitutes for animal fat and tropical oils for meat substitutes\, renewable alternatives to petroleum\, and a new class of glycolipid biosurfactants. Her research program uses the more than 1\,500 species in the Phaff Yeast Culture Collection at UC Davis\, plus over 60 years of unpublished data. By using her knowledge of yeasts in general\, and the collection’s specimens and data\, partnerships with industry have resulted in the discovery of yeasts useful for a broad range of basic and applied uses. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kyria Boundy-Mills\n\n\n\nCURATOR\, PHAFF YEAST CULTURE COLLECTION\, DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY\, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS \n\n\n\nDr. Kyria Boundy-Mills earned her Ph.D. in biochemistry at the University of Minnesota\, studying one gene of one yeast species. After postdoctoral fellowships in microbial ecology there and at North Carolina State University\, she relocated to UC Davis and partnered with yeast microbiologist and emeritus professor Dr. Herman Phaff. She realized how much she DIDN’T know about yeasts\, and absorbed just a fraction of his considerable enthusiasm for yeasts. She took over the management of the collection when Dr. Phaff passed away in 2001. As steward of this 100-year-old collection\, she rescued and upgraded the collection\, expands it through acquisitions\, uses it in her own research program\, and amplifies basic and applied use of the collection worldwide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/science-of-alt-protein-production-of-animal-fat-substitutes-by-yeasts/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SCI23004_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-February_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/science-of-alt-protein-production-of-animal-fat-substitutes-by-yeasts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T120000 DTSTAMP:20230206T150115Z CREATED:20230202T215048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T150115Z UID:10000419-1676545200-1676548800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Apply to join the Alt Protein Project DESCRIPTION:Apply to join the Alt Protein ProjectPast\n\n\n\n\nApplications to join the Alt Protein Project are now live! Attend our information sessions for students interested in bringing the alternative protein movement to their university. \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\nNathan Ahlgrim\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nGFI Academic Community Manager \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nStudents have an outsized influence on shaping the academic ecosystem from the inside out\, but their power is largely untapped. The Alt Protein Project is a global community of student groups that seeks to change that. We inspire\, train\, and empower students to transform their universities into engines for alternative protein research\, education\, and innovation\, and—in so doing—we propel students to the forefront of the alternative protein movement. Read more about our community and apply to join. If you have any questions\, join one of our information sessions for interested student organizers on February 16th to learn more about what it takes to join this vibrant community of leaders and change-makers. We offer two sessions to help accommodate different time zones so choose whichever one works best for you as we’ll cover the same topic in both sessions. \n\n\n\nRegister here for the February 16th information session at 11 am EST / 8 am PST.If that time is not convenient for you\, we also offer another information session on February 16th at 8 pm EST / 5 pm PST. You can register here for that session.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n The Alt Protein Project\n\n Students play a pivotal role in building the alternative protein ecosystem. Explore how you can start a student group at your university to accelerate the global transition to the future… \n\n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n Apply to the Alt Protein Project\n\n Interested in bringing the alternative protein field to your university? Apply to join our community of student movement-builders around the globe by 11:59 pm ET on March 27\, 2026 \n\n\n \n Learn more\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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/join-the-alt-protein-project-2023-02-16-session-1/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SCI23005_Apply-to-join-APP-event-graphics_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/join-the-alt-protein-project-2023-02-16-session-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T130000 DTSTAMP:20230112T002806Z CREATED:20230112T002805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T002806Z UID:10000413-1675944000-1675947600@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas cultivated meat networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas cultivated meat networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nThis event is designed to bring together entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, policymakers\, innovators\, and others interested in the cultivated meat 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\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis event is designed to bring together entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, policymakers\, innovators\, and others interested in the cultivated meat industry. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. A few days before the event\, you’ll have the option to request meetings with specific attendees. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the industry. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to your participation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-cultivated-meat-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer-january-featuredimage.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-cultivated-meat-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T130000 DTSTAMP:20230109T223601Z CREATED:20230109T223439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T223601Z UID:10000408-1675166400-1675170000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Bringing Cultivated Meat to Market in the United States  DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Bringing Cultivated Meat to Market in the United States Past\n\n\n\n\nAs we come closer to full regulatory approval\, join GFI experts to review the current status of the cultivated meat industry and to take a deep dive into the recent advancements that have taken place in the United States. \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\nIn late 2022\, the cultivated meat industry hit an important milestone – UPSIDE Foods became the first cultivated meat company to successfully complete the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)’s pre-market consultation. The FDA has also shared in a recent update that it is currently in pre-market consultation discussions with other cultivated meat companies.  \n\n\n\nAs we come closer to full regulatory approval\, join GFI experts to review the current status of the cultivated meat industry and to take a deep dive into the recent advancements that have taken place in the United States. In this webinar we will cover:  \n\n\n\nOverview of the cultivated meat production process The US regulatory pathway Consumer messaging and nomenclature Audience Q&A with GFI scientific\, regulatory\, and market experts \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\nOur speakers today include experts from GFI’s corporate engagement\, science and technology\, and policy teams. We will be joined by:  \n\n\n\nFaraz Harsini\, Senior Scientist\, Bioprocessing Laura Braden\, Lead Regulatory Counsel Madeline Cohen\, Regulatory Attorney Emma Ignaszewski\, Associate Director\, Industry Intelligence & 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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-bringing-cultivated-meat-to-market-in-the-united-states/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/COR22054_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-January_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-bringing-cultivated-meat-to-market-in-the-united-states/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T141500 DTSTAMP:20221130T174943Z CREATED:20221130T174941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T174943Z UID:10000400-1671109200-1671113700@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Recent developments and academic perspectives from Brazil DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Recent developments and academic perspectives from BrazilPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Professor Carla Molento to learn about Brazilian alternative protein initiatives such as new course offerings\, research projects\, outreach activities\, and powerful partnerships. \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\nDr. Carla Molento \n\n\n\nProfessor\, Federal University of Parana \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nHow do alternative proteins have the potential to improve animal lives? Professor Carla Molento started her engagement with cellular animal science from an animal ethics standpoint\, which has led to initiatives such as introductory courses\, research projects\, outreach activities\, and powerful partnerships\, such as the one between the Federal University of Parana (UFPR) and GFI Brazil. Simultaneously\, other relevant initiatives by different actors have evolved\, resulting in further academic advancements in the alternative protein field. In this talk\, Dr. Molento will highlight recent developments and current discussions regarding the alternative protein landscape in Brazil. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarla Molento\, DVM\, MSc\, PhD\n\n\n\nPROFESSOR AND COORDINATOR OF THE ANIMAL SCIENCE LABORATORY \n\n\n\nProfessor Carla Molento is a researcher in animal welfare science and professor of animal welfare at the Federal University of Parana (UFPR) in Brazil. She joined the university’s Animal Welfare Laboratory upon its founding in 2004. She has also been involved with legislation and norms related to animal protection\, serving for six years as the president of the Animal Welfare Commission at the Brazilian Federal Veterinary Medicine Council. She has dedicated part of her research activities to food protein production systems that promote alternatives to animal use. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-recent-developments-and-academic-perspectives-from-brazil/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SCI22060_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-December_featured-header.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-recent-developments-and-academic-perspectives-from-brazil/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T133000 DTSTAMP:20221213T215724Z CREATED:20221212T171122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T215724Z UID:10000402-1671022800-1671024600@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas December networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Business of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking. \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\nJoin us after the Business of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have 6 minutes to chat with each one. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-december-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer-january-featuredimage.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-december-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T130000 DTSTAMP:20221208T154009Z CREATED:20221205T152105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T154009Z UID:10000401-1671019200-1671022800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Finding and financing biomanufacturing capacity DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Finding and financing biomanufacturing capacityPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Synonym\, a company developing\, financing\, and building commercial-scale biomanufacturing facilities\, to learn about the current state of global fermentation capacity and how productization is the key to unlocking the capital needed to bring more infrastructure online. \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\nJoin GFI and Synonym\, a company developing\, financing and building commercial-scale biomanufacturing infrastructure\, to learn about locating production capacity and how to think about biomanufacturing project finance as a way to bring more capacity online. We’ll cover: \n\n\n\nThe current state of biomanufacturing capacity and how to use Capacitor to locate existing capacity.The benefits of off-balance-sheet financing for large-scale biomanufacturing infrastructure projects.Attracting investors for large-scale biomanufacturing infrastructure projects by understanding acceptable risk.The project finance and project development process.Common pitfalls of large-scale infrastructure projects that limit bankability.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Synonym\n\n\n\nSynonym is accelerating the world’s biological future by developing\, financing\, and building commercial-scale biomanufacturing facilities. They provide synthetic biology (synbio) producers – from startups to the Fortune 500 – with flexible production capacity while giving infrastructure investors access to a new\, carbon-negative biomanufacturing asset class that they are calling “fermentation 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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-finding-and-financing-biomanufacturing-capacity/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/COR22050_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-December_featured-header.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-finding-and-financing-biomanufacturing-capacity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T130000 DTSTAMP:20230103T145813Z CREATED:20220722T150119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T145813Z UID:10000256-1670932800-1670936400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Ask GFI: Alt Protein Careers DESCRIPTION:Ask GFI: Alt Protein Careers\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\nAre you interested in working in alternative protein? Join SciTech university innovation specialist\, Christina Aguila\, to learn more about what it takes to pursue an academic or industry career in this rapidly growing field. \n\n\n\nWe’ll start the call with some answers to commonly-asked questions\, then open the floor for alt protein career Q&A. Ask us anything! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/ask-gfi-alt-protein-careers-4-2022-12-13-2/2022-12-13/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1788091604.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/ask-gfi-alt-protein-careers-4-2022-12-13-2/2022-12-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T130000 DTSTAMP:20211111T154926Z CREATED:20211111T154813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T154926Z UID:10000332-1670932800-1670936400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Ask GFI: Alt. Protein Careers DESCRIPTION:Ask GFI: Alt. Protein Careers\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\nAre you interested in working in alternative protein? Join SciTech university innovation specialist\, Christina Aguila\, to learn more about what it takes to pursue an academic or industry career in this rapidly growing field. \n\n\n\nWe’ll start the call with some answers to commonly-asked questions\, then open the floor for alt protein career Q&A. Ask us anything! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/ask-gfi-alt-protein-careers-2/2022-12-13/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1788091604.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T123000 DTSTAMP:20221118T145326Z CREATED:20221118T145324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T145326Z UID:10000398-1670324400-1670329800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The future of cultivated meat & seafood: Consumer acceptance\, insights\, and opportunities DESCRIPTION:The future of cultivated meat & seafood: Consumer acceptance\, insights\, and opportunitiesPast\n\n\n\n\nHear from researchers and industry experts about the state of consumer acceptance of cultivated meat globally\, and how to increase acceptance through consumer education and effective messaging.  \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\nIn order to register for this specific event\, you must register for GFI LINC. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe benefits of cultivating meat are well established —the ability to produce meat that is identical to conventional animal meat more sustainably\, decreasing GHG emissions\, deforestation\, water pollution\, and antibiotic resistance. Nevertheless\, the success of cultivated meat is directly tied to consumer acceptance. In this GFI LINC seminar\, we will hear from researchers and industry experts about the state of consumer acceptance of cultivated meat globally\, and how to increase acceptance through consumer education and effective messaging.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent speakers\n\n\n\nKeri Szejda\, Founder & Principal Research Scientist at North Mountain Consulting Group Sophie Armour\, Senior Communications Manager at GFI Europe Ben Friedman\, Chief Growth Officer at Wildtype Andrew Noyes\, VP\, Head of Global Communications & Public Affairs at Eat Just\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nMore about GFI LINC\n\n\n\nGFI LINC (Learn\, Inspire\, Network\, Collaborate) is a new industry initiative that leverages the Good Food Institute’s unique position in the alternative protein ecosystem to bring together companies across the global value chain to gain key insights into the alternative protein market and foster new collaborations and partnerships. We will host a quarterly seminar dedicated to topics that are critical to addressing industry bottlenecks and accelerating the growth of the alternative protein sector. This community is founded upon the belief that by convening a diverse range of stakeholders\, we can drive industry-wide change and grow the entire sector in a way that benefits all. \n\n\n\nIn order to join the community\, you must work for one of the following types of companies: \n\n\n\nA traditional food manufacturer/B2B supplier (e.g.\, ingredients\, equipment) with a clear intent of dedicating at least a part of the business to alternative proteins. An alternative protein startup/company that is mature in terms of scale (beyond conceptual/early R&D stage) and funding (minimum series A).\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-future-of-cultivated-meat-seafood-consumer-acceptance-insights-and-opportunities/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SCI22044_Johns-Hopkins_Jimmy-Fallon-tweet_2000x1153.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-future-of-cultivated-meat-seafood-consumer-acceptance-insights-and-opportunities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T133000 DTSTAMP:20221110T222221Z CREATED:20221110T222219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T222221Z UID:10000396-1669726800-1669728600@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas November networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Business of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking. \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\nJoin us after the Business of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have 6 minutes to chat with each one. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-november-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer-january-featuredimage.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-november-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T130000 DTSTAMP:20221115T180520Z CREATED:20221110T221833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T180520Z UID:10000395-1669723200-1669726800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Navigating upstream to downstream processes in precision fermentation DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Navigating upstream to downstream processes in precision fermentationPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)\, to learn how to navigate the process of scaling up your novel food manufacturing process. \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\nJoin GFI and CPI to learn how to navigate the process of scaling up your novel foodmanufacturing process. In this webinar\, CPI will provide insights into the do’s and don’ts ofdeveloping food processes using precision fermentation. Experts from CPI’s team will review both best practices and lessons on what to avoid for everything from strain selection to laboratory process optimization\, to DSP essentials\, to scale-up solutions. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout CPI\n\n\n\nCPI catalyses the adoption of advanced technologies and manufacturing solutions to benefit people\, places and the planet. CPI connects the dots within the innovation ecosystem to make great ideas and inventions a reality. \n\n\n\nCPI is a pioneering social enterprise that accelerates the development\, scale-up andcommercialization of deep tech and sustainable manufacturing solutions. As a trusted partner of industry\, academia\, government\, entrepreneurs and the investment community\, we’re the catalyst for delivering smart AgriFoodTech\, energy storage\, HealthTech\, materials\, and pharma innovations. By working together\, we can build a better collective future and\, as part of the High-Value Manufacturing Catapult\, can facilitate access to world-class organizations to deliver transformation across industries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-navigating-upstream-to-downstream-processes-in-precision-fermentation/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/COR22047_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-November_featured-header.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-navigating-upstream-to-downstream-processes-in-precision-fermentation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T141500 DTSTAMP:20221031T154829Z CREATED:20221031T154828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T154829Z UID:10000280-1668690000-1668694500@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Modification and application of mung bean & yellow pea in plant-based foods DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Modification and application of mung bean & yellow pea in plant-based foodsPast\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the applications of mung bean and yellow pea in plant-based foods? Join us for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Miek Schlangen\, M.Sc.\, of Wageningen University\, will review the extraction of mung bean and yellow pea into protein-rich fractions using dry fractionation. \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\nFeatured speaker\n\n\n\nMiek Schlangen\, M.Sc. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nWhat are the applications of mung bean and yellow pea in plant-based foods? Join us on November 17th for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Miek Schlangen\, M.Sc.\, of Wageningen University\, will review the extraction of mung bean and yellow pea into protein-rich fractions using dry fractionation. She will also describe the functional properties of these protein-rich fractions and evaluate their use in plant-based foods. Additionally\, the use of transglutaminase to improve the functional properties of mung bean and yellow peas will be discussed. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMiek Schlangen\, M.Sc.\n\n\n\nPH.D. CANDIDATE \n\n\n\nMiek Schlangen is a GFI grantee and Ph.D. Candidate at the Food Process Engineering group at Wageningen University. Her research focuses on structuring meat analogues with next-generation ingredients. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/modification-and-application-of-mung-bean-yellow-pea-in-plant-based-foods/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SCI22058_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-November_featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/modification-and-application-of-mung-bean-yellow-pea-in-plant-based-foods/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T213000 DTSTAMP:20221011T161648Z CREATED:20221007T182534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T161648Z UID:10000390-1667937600-1667943000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Advancing alternative proteins: A networking event for scientists DESCRIPTION:Advancing alternative proteins: A networking event for scientistsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin our virtual networking sessions to ignite collaborations and synergies that will accelerate alternative protein science. \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\nCalling all scientists! Please join us for virtual networking sessions designed to facilitate collaboration and scientific innovation. To accommodate different time zones\, we’re hosting two separate events. Sign up for one (or both!) using the links below.  \n\n\n\nSession 1\, November 8th at 11 am EST. Register here.Session 2\, November 8th at 8 pm EST. Register here.\n\n\n\nThe event will start with brief remarks from GFI’s Director of Science and Technology\, Matt Hotze\, Ph.D.\, with networking sessions to follow. We’ll then move to topic-focused breakout rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other scientists as well as GFI’s subject matter experts. During the final half of the event\, we’ll move to 1:1 networking sessions. You’ll be able to request direct meetings with the people you met in the breakout rooms\, or you can be paired randomly with other attendees. \n\n\n\nEach event will last for 90 minutes\, but you are free to come and go as you please. These events are open to scientists at any level who are interested in alternative proteins\, so please share this invitation with your colleagues! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/advancing-alternative-proteins-a-networking-event-for-scientists/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SCI22050_November-networking-event_feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/advancing-alternative-proteins-a-networking-event-for-scientists/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T123000 DTSTAMP:20221011T161550Z CREATED:20221007T183044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T161550Z UID:10000391-1667905200-1667910600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Networking for alternative protein scientists DESCRIPTION:Build your network: 1:1 networking for alternative protein scientists [morning]Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin The Good Food Institute’s virtual networking sessions to ignite collaborations and synergies that will accelerate alternative protein science. \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\nCalling all scientists! Please join us for virtual networking sessions designed to facilitate collaboration and scientific innovation. To accommodate different time zones\, we’re hosting two separate events. Sign up for one (or both!) using the links below.  \n\n\n\nSession 1\, November 8th at 11 am EST. Register here.Session 2\, November 8th at 8 pm EST. Register here.\n\n\n\nThe event will start with brief remarks from GFI’s Director of Science and Technology\, Matt Hotze\, Ph.D.\, with networking sessions to follow. We’ll then move to topic-focused breakout rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other scientists as well as GFI’s subject matter experts. During the final half of the event\, we’ll move to 1:1 networking sessions. You’ll be able to request direct meetings with the people you met in the breakout rooms\, or you can be paired randomly with other attendees. \n\n\n\nEach event will last for 90 minutes\, but you are free to come and go as you please. These events are open to scientists at any level who are interested in alternative proteins\, so please share this invitation with your colleagues! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/networking-for-alternative-protein-scientists/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SCI22050_November-networking-event_feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/networking-for-alternative-protein-scientists/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T140000 DTSTAMP:20221007T183551Z CREATED:20221007T183549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T183551Z UID:10000392-1666789200-1666792800@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas October 2022 networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas October 2022 networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Business of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking. \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\nJoin us after the Business of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have 6 minutes to chat with each one. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-october-2022-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer-january-featuredimage.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-october-2022-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR