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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T130000 DTSTAMP:20221007T184441Z CREATED:20221007T184440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T184441Z UID:10000393-1666785600-1666789200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Pitching effectively DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Pitching effectively – how great companies cut through the noise Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and CNET’s editor at large\, Brian Cooley to learn the essentials of pitching effectively. In this seminar\, we’ll cover how great companies effectively tell the story of their product or idea to any audience.  \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 CNET’s editor at large\, Brian Cooley to learn the essentials of pitching effectively. In this seminar\, we’ll cover how great companies effectively tell the story of their product or idea to any audience.   \n\n\n\nThe fundamentals of storytelling How to talk about your idea so that people will listen Knowing your audience Examples of how great tech and product positioning Common mistakes made in pitching and how to avoid them\n\n\n\nAfter this seminar\, you’ll feel confident standing up and pitching in front of any audience\, from investors to customers.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian Cooley\n\n\n\nEDITOR AT LARGE\, CNET \n\n\n\nBrian Cooley is CNET’s editor at large\, following the big trends in car tech\, smart homes\, healthcare\, the future of food\, digital entertainment\, and more. With CNET since 1995\, he’s known for his affable and informed take on why technologies fly or flop. Before coming to CNET he was a morning drive radio personality in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Born and raised in Silicon Valley\, he remembers when Apple’s headquarters was mostly apricots. \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-pitching-effectively/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/COR22045_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-October_featured-header.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-pitching-effectively/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T150000 DTSTAMP:20221004T152047Z CREATED:20221004T152045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T152047Z UID:10000387-1666275300-1666278000@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas October networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas October networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the GFIdeas October mixer to meet and mingle with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas. \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 at the GFIdeas October mixer to meet and mingle with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session\, you will be matched with six other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. You will have the opportunity to select the other attendees you wish to connect with\, either individually or based on mutual interests. You can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the seminar. 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-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COR22006_GFIdeas-mixer-february_featured-image.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T140000 DTSTAMP:20221007T183658Z CREATED:20221004T151717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T183658Z UID:10000386-1666270800-1666274400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Plant-based meat alternatives for cardiovascular risk reduction DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Plant-based meat alternatives for cardiovascular risk reductionPast\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the effect of consuming plant-based meat instead of animal meat on cardiovascular risk factors? Join us for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar\, where Dr. Christopher Gardner will share the details of his SWAP-MEAT trial that was designed to answer this question. \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\nA typical question regarding hot topics in nutrition tends to be framed as “Is X good for me?” This type of question lacks context and framing and\, as such\, is unanswerable. Better questions address the context of “instead of what?” and “with what?”. Join us for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Professor Gardner will address this context and the steps to minimize bias in reporting regarding his recently published SWAP-MEAT study — the Study With Appetizing Plant-food — a Meat Eating Alternative Trial. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Christopher Gardner\n\n\n\nPROFESSOR\, STANFORD UNIVERSITY \n\n\n\nChristopher Gardner holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition Science and is the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford. He is a co-author of the 2019 ADA Consensus Report on Nutrition Therapy for Adults With Diabetes or Prediabetes (Diabetes Care)\, and the current chair of the American Heart Association Nutrition Committee. For ~30 years his research has examined what to eat and what to avoid for optimal health. This includes more than 20 nutrition intervention trials conducted with >2\,000 participants. The primary study outcomes in these trials are typically cardiometabolic factors (e.g.\, insulin\, glucose\, lipids\, blood pressure\, inflammation/immune function\, body composition). Relevant to this presentation is his 2020 SWAP-MEAT trial which will be covered in detail. \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-plant-based-meat-alternatives-for-cardiovascular-risk-reduction/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SCI22049_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-October_featured.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T140000 DTSTAMP:20260107T195712Z CREATED:20221025T131214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T195712Z UID:10000274-1666094400-1666101600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Growing the Good Food Future: A global road trip DESCRIPTION:Growing the Good Food Future: A global road tripPast\n\n\n\n\nAt this event\, members of GFI’s global team share how we’re accelerating a more sustainable and just future of food around the world\, all thanks to our donor community.  \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\nMissed the live event?\n\n\n\n\nWatch now\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nAt this virtual event\, we share what our global teams are working on to accelerate a more sustainable and just future of food\, recent progress towards our mission\, and what’s coming up next. \n\n\n\nThe conversation is moderated by GFI Europe corporate engagement manager\, Carlotte Lucas\, and includes GFI team members from across the globe including: \n\n\n\n\nRaquel Casselli\, GFI Brazil corporate engagement director\n\n\n\nAlice Ravenscroft\, GFI Europe head of policy\n\n\n\nAri Ben Dror\, GFI Israel associate director\n\n\n\nVarun Deshpande\, GFI Asia president\n\n\n\nSheila Voss\, GFI U.S. vice president of communications \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\, GFI founder and CEO\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about what’s ahead as we work to transform the food system\, together. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent recording\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/growing-the-good-food-future-a-global-road-trip/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DEV22010_fall-donor-event_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/growing-the-good-food-future-a-global-road-trip/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T130000 DTSTAMP:20220902T160808Z CREATED:20220902T160807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T160808Z UID:10000262-1664370000-1664370000@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas September Networking Mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas September Networking MixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the September 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 September 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-september-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-september-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T120000 DTSTAMP:20220902T171347Z CREATED:20220902T171345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T171347Z UID:10000265-1664366400-1664366400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Developing an IP Strategy  DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Developing an IP Strategy Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Haynes and Boone\, an international law firm\, to learn how to develop a defensible IP portfolio and strategy that will enable you to grow and scale your alt protein business. \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 Haynes and Boone\, an international law firm\, to learn how to develop a defensible IP portfolio and strategy that will enable you to grow and scale your alt protein business.  \n\n\n\nIn this seminar we will discuss: \n\n\n\nThe basics of intellectual propertyA framework to think about your company’s IP portfolioWhat are trade secrets vs. patents and when you should use eachWhat makes an invention patentableMaking the mental transition from “lab think” to “legal think” How to lay the foundation for a global IP strategy that can grow with your businessHow to budget for your business’s IP-related needsPlanning for your future\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVincent K. Shier\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPARTNER\, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PRACTICE GROUP \n\n\n\nVincent K. Shier\, Ph.D. is a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group in Haynes Boone’s Washington\, D.C. office. Drawing from his cross-discipline education\, Vince’s practice focuses on representing clients in the biotechnology\, life sciences\, and pharmaceutical fields\, as well as many chemical disciplines. \n\n\n\n\nFull bio\nVincent K. Shier\, Ph.D. is a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group in Haynes Boone’s Washington\, D.C. office. \n\n\n\nDrawing from his cross-discipline education\, Vince’s practice focuses on representing clients in the biotechnology\, life sciences\, and pharmaceutical fields\, as well as many chemical disciplines. These technologies include genetics\, molecular biology\, therapeutic methods\, pharmaceuticals\, DNA microarray technology\, diagnostics\, plants\, food products\, renewable energies\, batteries\, plastics\, surface materials\, minerals and mineral applications\, along with an array of other chemical products and processes. \n\n\n\nVince holds a doctorate degree in biological chemistry and has practiced IP law for more than two decades\, preparing and prosecuting patent applications\, counseling clients in strategic IP considerations\, and representing clients in post-grant proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). \n\n\n\nHe also served as an adjunct professor of law at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University 2019-2022 teaching introductory patent law courses as well as a course on patent and know-how licensing. \n\n\n\nVince was recognized by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners\, Globe White Page Ltd\, as one of the top practitioners in the United States for post-grant proceedings and is a “Recommended” patent attorney in Washington\, D.C. Metro Area for patent prosecution\, 2014-2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Haynes and Boone\n\n\n\nHaynes and Boone\, LLP is an international corporate law firm with 18 offices\, spanning Texas\, New York\, California\, Charlotte\, Chicago\, Denver\, Washington\, D.C.\, London\, Mexico City and Shanghai\, providing a full spectrum of more than 40 major legal practice areas including corporate/business transactions\, private equity/venture capital\, intellectual property\, and regulatory compliance.   With over 600 lawyers\, Haynes Boone is ranked among the largest U.S.-based firms by The National Law Journal\, The American Lawyer and The Lawyer. It was recognized in the BTI Consulting Group’s 2022 “A-Team” report\, which identifies the law firms that in-house counsel commend for providing superior client service.  The firm had 63 ranked lawyers and 26 practices ranked in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA legal directory. \n\n\n\nHaynes Boone’s IP practice provides support in virtually every aspect of IP including patent prosecution\, patent counseling\, trademarks\, IP portfolio management\, patent office trials\, IP litigation\, advertising\, marketing\, and promotional law.  The IP practice and its attorneys have been identified for excellence by many entities including Patexia\, Juristat\, Managing Intellectual Property\, The Patent Lawyer\,  Managing Intellectual Property\, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000\, and Chambers USA.  \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-an-ip-strategy/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/feature-header_COR22038_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-September.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-developing-an-ip-strategy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T120000 DTSTAMP:20220902T164531Z CREATED:20220902T150247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T164531Z UID:10000260-1664276400-1664280000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Alternative proteins ESG reporting frameworks DESCRIPTION:Alternative proteins ESG reporting frameworksPast\n\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, join FAIRR\, GFI\, and a panel of companies and investors involved in alternative proteins to discuss how the newly-launched FAIRR and GFI alternative proteins ESG reporting frameworks will support greater transparency of environmental\, social\, and governance factors. \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\nAs more and more companies and investors acknowledge that climate and social risks are market risks\, FAIRR and GFI have launched a new\, gap-filling set of ESG frameworks for the alternative protein industry. These frameworks equip both specialized alternative protein companies and diversified companies with activity in alternative proteins with clear guidelines to assess and report the environmental and social impacts of their business practices and their products. This enables companies to meet demands for greater transparency from investors\, governments\, and consumers.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, join FAIRR\, GFI\, and a panel of companies and investors involved in alternative proteins to discuss how these new tools will support greater transparency of environmental\, social\, and governance factors\, guide companies towards best practices\, and enable comparisons between companies involved in alternative proteins and animal products. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will include an audience Q&A. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFA\n\n\n\nINVESTOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGER\, GFI \n\n\n\nSharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to support investors’ exploration of and investment in the alternative protein industry. Prior to joining GFI\, Sharyn spent nearly a decade as an investment researcher and marketing professional at GCM Grosvenor\, where she built expertise in the alternative investments industry. Sharyn earned a BA in economics and psychology from Northwestern University\, and is a CFA charterholder. She feels incredibly privileged to have a chance to devote her career to supporting this fast-growing and high-impact industry. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby Herd\n\n\n\nESG ANALYST\, FAIRR \n\n\n\nAbby joined the FAIRR Initiative in September 2021. She works within the Research & Engagements team\, focusing on Sustainable Proteins. Abby holds a BSc in Geography with International Study from the University of Manchester and has recently completed a masters degree in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London\, where she researched the decarbonisation of the NHS’s medical supply chain. She is passionate about climate change and social inequality\, as well as the need to develop food systems that benefit both people and planet. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTom Chapman\n\n\n\nFOOD SYSTEM IMPACT ADVISOR \n\n\n\nTom Chapman is an ESG and Impact Measurement Advisor with a focus on food systems. He has over eight years of experience working with SMEs\, agri-businesses\, and business accelerators across sub-Saharan Africa\, South Asia\, and Europe to improve livelihoods and mitigate the impact of climate change. Recently as the Head of Food Systems Impact for a new venture fund\, Sentient Ventures\, he has pioneered a life cycle assessment estimation model to guide investment decisions.  \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the panelists\n\n\n\nThe webinar will feature a panel of experts in the alternative protein industry discussing how they use the new Alternative Proteins ESG Reporting Frameworks in their businesses. \n\n\n\nRosie Wardle – Co-founder and Partner\, Synthesis CapitalLisa Wetstone – Senior Director\, Marketing\, Innovation & Growth Strategy\, MycoTechnology\, Inc. Jared Fernandez – Senior ESG Analyst & Proxy Voting Manager\, Boston Trust WaldenBeatriz V Hlavnicka – Head of Marketing LATAM\, Plant Plus Foods\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-proteins-esg-reporting-frameworks/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/COR21035_ESG-webinar-graphics_featured-header.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/alternative-proteins-esg-reporting-frameworks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T150000 DTSTAMP:20220902T163537Z CREATED:20220902T163536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T163537Z UID:10000263-1663856100-1663858800@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas September networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas September networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas. \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 August Science of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking! \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have six 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 seminar. 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-september-networking-mixer-2/ 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-september-networking-mixer-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T141500 DTSTAMP:20220902T164150Z CREATED:20220902T164148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T164150Z UID:10000264-1663851600-1663856100@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Harnessing molecular assemblies to design novel and nutritional food products DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Harnessing molecular assemblies to design novel and nutritional food productsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Maya Davidovich-Pinhas\, Associate Professor at Technion\, to learn how harnessing molecular assemblies can be used to design novel and nutritional food products for 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\nDr. Maya Davidovich-Pinhas \n\n\n\nAssociate Professor\, Technion \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nThe food industry is actively seeking new food formulations that can replace and mimic animal-based products due to their clear environmental and sustainability issues. This trend is combined with the desire to improve the nutritional values of food products with the objective of enhancing the population’s health and well-being. These objectives have led to increased interest in food architecture design and development\, aiming to mimic traditional products with healthier\, more sustainable options.   \n\n\n\nJoin us for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Dr. Maya Davidovich-Pinhas\, Associate Professor at Technion\, will discuss the use of various molecular assemblies\, across multiple length scales\, to improve the nutritional value and sustainability of food by replacing harmful ingredients\, such as saturated fat\, while maintaining a positive consumer experience and desirable textural attributes. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us after this event\n\n\n\nAfter the seminar\, we encourage you to join our optional networking event for alternative protein enthusiasts! You can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. The networking session starts at 2:15pm EDT and requires a separate registration. We hope to see you there! \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\nDr. Maya Davidovich-Pinhas\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE PROFESSOR \n\n\n\nDr. Maya Davidovich-Pinhas is an Associate Professor at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology where she has headed the lipid and soft matter laboratory in the department of Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering since 2015. The research done in her lab combines material science and engineering concepts toward the development of new soft matter systems for biotechnology and food applications. More specifically\, her research focuses on the structure-property-function relation of soft matter systems combining lipid and water phases using X-ray diffraction\, microscopy\, thermal\, rheology\, and texture analyses. Dr. Davidovich-Pinhas earned her B.Sc. in Biochemical Engineering and her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Technion\, Israel. Her post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Guelph concentrated on oil-based gels\, termed oleogels.   \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-harnessing-molecular-assemblies/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SCI22045_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-September_featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-harnessing-molecular-assemblies/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T130000 DTSTAMP:20230103T145623Z CREATED:20220722T150119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T145623Z UID:10000254-1663675200-1663678800@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/ 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T110000 DTSTAMP:20220811T233225Z CREATED:20220811T233224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T233225Z UID:10000382-1661422500-1661425200@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas August networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas August networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas. \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 August Science of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking! \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have six 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/august-gfideas-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer-january-featuredimage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T101500 DTSTAMP:20220811T234210Z CREATED:20220811T234209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T234210Z UID:10000381-1661418000-1661422500@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Sustainable UK protein crop production DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Sustainable UK protein crop productionPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. John Hammond\, Professor of Crop Science at the University of Reading\, to learn about current challenges facing the diversification of protein crops in the UK and a project his team is working on to address this hurdle. \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. John Hammond \n\n\n\nProfessor\, University of Reading \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nCrops delivering protein to the UK population have not changed significantly over the last 50 years. Wheat continues to be a dominant source of plant-based proteins in our diets. Changing dietary patterns to more plant-based diets and environmental pressures both on meat and intensive agriculture are driving opportunities to diversify protein crops in the UK. However\, market adoption and integration into new products are major barriers to these changes. \n\n\n\nJoin us for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Dr. John Hammond\, Professor at the University of Reading\, will share the current challenges facing protein crops in the UK and a project his team is embarking upon to address this hurdle. Opportunities to address these challenges through changes in cropping systems and the integration of bean flour into bakery products to replace imported soy flour will be discussed. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us after this event\n\n\n\nAfter the seminar\, we encourage you to join our optional networking event for alternative protein enthusiasts! You can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. The networking session starts at 10:15am EDT and requires a separate registration. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. John Hammond\n\n\n\n\n\nPROFESSOR\, UNIVERSITY OF READING \n\n\n\nJohn Hammond is a Professor of Crop Science in the School of Agriculture\, Policy and Development and leads the University of Reading’s research into Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. He has published over 80 academic papers during his career and regularly contributes to discussions on the sustainability of our food production systems. Professor Hammond’s research has spanned a range of crops and has focused on the sustainability of their production. Fertilizer inputs to crops and adaptations to heat and drought stress are focal points of his research. \n\n\n\nProfessor Hammond graduated from the University of York with a 1st Class BSc in Applied and Environmental Biology (2000). He then continued his studies and completed a Ph.D. in Plant and Crop Science (2004) at the University of Nottingham. Undertaking a post-doc at the University of Warwick and then taking on a Group Leadership position there\, he led research into nutrient management of horticultural crops until 2010. In 2011\, he was awarded an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship at the University of Western Australia. He then returned to the UK in 2013 to take his current position at the University of Reading. \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-science-of-alt-protein-sustainable-protein-crop-production/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SCI22039_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-August_Featured.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR