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 END:VTIMEZONE 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T133000 DTSTAMP:20220809T205859Z CREATED:20220809T205856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T205859Z UID:10000383-1661346000-1661347800@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas August networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas August networking mixer Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Business of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein enthusiasts! 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 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-august-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COR22006_GFIdeas-mixer-february_header-image.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T130000 DTSTAMP:20220809T205402Z CREATED:20220809T205400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T205402Z UID:10000380-1661342400-1661346000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Building the manufacturing infrastructure to scale your business DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Building the manufacturing infrastructure to scale your businessPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Black and Veatch\, a leading global engineering\, consulting\, and construction company\, to learn how to effectively  plan for your alternative protein company’s infrastructure needs. \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\nThis seminar is ideal for alternative protein startups across the cultivated\, plant-based\, and fermentation production pillars who plan to build a production facility. We’ll cover: \n\n\n\nThe ideal time to begin planning your new production facility.What the planning and building process looks like\, from process development and engineering through design and construction.How to de-risk your business as you scale.Lessons learned and best practices from Black and Veatch’s experience working with dozens of startups as they build their business.\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Ziskind\n\n\n\n\n\nDIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING \n\n\n\nDavid leads the NextGen Ag team as Director of Engineering at Black & Veatch where he helps companies scale up manufacturing infrastructure (lab\, pilot\, and commercial scale). David is passionate about helping new and emerging companies bridge the gap between science\, engineering\, and commercialization.His experience includes design-build projects in the food and beverage industry\, with clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Black and Veatch\n\n\n\nBlack & Veatch is an employee-owned engineering\, procurement\, consulting and construction company with a 100-year legacy of innovations in sustainable infrastructure. \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-building-the-manufacturing-infrastructure-to-scale-your-business/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/COR22034_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-August_header-feature.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T150000 DTSTAMP:20220713T213336Z CREATED:20220713T213334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T213336Z UID:10000252-1659017700-1659020400@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas July networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas July networking mixer Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein enthusiasts! 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\nIn recent years\, consumer demand for plant-based meat has often outpaced the industry’s supply chain capabilities. After 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\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-july-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COR22006_GFIdeas-mixer-february_header-image.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T130000 DTSTAMP:20220713T195245Z CREATED:20220713T195243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T195245Z UID:10000251-1659013200-1659013200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Producing Fungi-Based Foods — Alternative Proteins and Beyond DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Producing fungi-based foods — alternative proteins and beyondPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Tyler Barzee\, Assistant Professor at University of Kentucky\, as he explores recent advances in cultivation and processing technologies for fungi-based foods and probes the next frontiers in this promising field. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nHow can we harness the versatility\, diversity\, and mystery of filamentous fungi to produce novel and sustainable foods? Filamentous fungi are finding new applications in a diverse array of food products including alternative proteins. Join Dr. Tyler Barzee\, Assistant Professor at University of Kentucky\, as he explores recent advances in cultivation and processing technologies for fungi-based foods and probes the next frontiers through case studies of (1) an unlikely microbial partnership and (2) a surprising myco-opportunity.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTyler Barzee\n\n\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor\, Bioprocess Engineering \n\n\n\nDr. Barzee is an Assistant Professor of Bioprocess Engineering at University of Kentucky. His team investigates and models new microbial technologies to put our renewable resources to better use. Despite research interests in nearly every type of microbe\, filamentous fungi remain his favorite due to their unique properties\, mysterious lifecycles\, and untapped potential. In addition to leading a research lab\, he is also a co-inventor of a fungal cultivation and processing technology that is currently under development by fungi-based food startup company Optimized Foods. He received his Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering from University of California Davis. \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-producing-fungi-based-foods-alternative-proteins-and-beyond/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SCI22030_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein_featured-header.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T134500 DTSTAMP:20220708T191604Z CREATED:20220628T193938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T191604Z UID:10000249-1658926800-1658929500@gfi.org SUMMARY:July GFIdeas networking mixer DESCRIPTION:July GFIdeas networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the GFIdeas July 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 the GFIdeas July mixer following The Business of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein professionals. \n\n\n\nDuring 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. \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/july-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 LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T120000 DTSTAMP:20220705T153258Z CREATED:20220628T193450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T153258Z UID:10000248-1658923200-1658923200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: B2B marketing strategy for novel protein ingredients DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: B2B marketing strategy for novel protein ingredientsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Bright Green Partners to learn how to create a B2B marketing strategy for your novel protein ingredient. \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 recent years\, consumer demand for plant-based meat has often outpaced the industry’s supply chain capabilities. Bright Green Partners\, a leading alternative protein consultancy\, will take their best practices and lessons learned to provide you with a framework on the steps\, activities & timelines required for developing a go-to-market strategy for novel protein ingredients. The webinar will conclude with a deep dive into selected parts of the go-to-market strategy as well as a roadmap. If you are an alternative protein company pursuing a B2B strategy this is one webinar you won’t want to miss. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFloor Buitelaar\n\n\n\n\n\nFOUNDING PARTNER \n\n\n\nWith a background in several commercial roles in (non-)food retail\, and having been vegetarian for more than half of her life\, Floor is one of the co-founders and Managing Partners at Bright Green Partners. BGP is the global leading consultancy on the future of meat and dairy alternatives\, advising corporates\, governments\, and investors all across the supply chain of alt proteins. \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-business-of-alt-protein-b2b-marketing-strategy-for-novel-protein-ingredients/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/COR22025_webinar-business-of-alt-protein_featured.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T140000 DTSTAMP:20220708T132535Z CREATED:20220708T132533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T132535Z UID:10000250-1657803600-1657807200@gfi.org SUMMARY:AOCS Midweek Mixer: Reimagining meat DESCRIPTION:AOCS Midweek Mixer: Reimagining meatPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Priera Panescu and Dr. Alejandro Marangoni to learn how the emerging field of alternative proteins is creating cutting-edge career and research opportunities for scientists focused on fats and oils. \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 recent years\, consumer demand for plant-based meat has often outpaced the industry’s supply chain capabilities. The emerging field of alternative proteins is creating cutting-edge career and research opportunities for scientists focused on fats and oils. Join GFI Senior Scientist\, Plant-Based Specialist Dr. Priera Panescu\, and Dr. Alejandro Marangoni\, Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Guelph\, as they discuss motivations for reimagining meat production\, the need for scientists experienced with fats and oils in the alternative protein landscape\, and both speakers’ professional paths into the alternative protein field. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR SCIENTIST – PLANT-BASED SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nPriera’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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Priera\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/aocs-midweek-mixer-reimagining-meat/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SCI22028_AOCS-midweek-mixer_featured-header.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/aocs-midweek-mixer-reimagining-meat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T134500 DTSTAMP:20220627T134257Z CREATED:20220621T034534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T134257Z UID:10000247-1656594000-1656596700@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas June networking mixer DESCRIPTION:June GFIdeas networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the GFIdeas June 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 the GFIdeas June mixer following The Business of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein professionals. \n\n\n\nDuring 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. \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/june-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 LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T120000 DTSTAMP:20220613T175049Z CREATED:20220613T175044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T175049Z UID:10000371-1656590400-1656590400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Unlocking potential through sensory and consumer research DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Unlocking potential through sensory and consumer researchPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Dragonfly SCI to learn about the essential product research tools utilized by major multinational sensory and consumer science departments\, that can be applied to companies of any size. \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 recent years\, consumer demand for plant-based meat has often outpaced the industry’s supply chain capabilities. With over 80% of new product launches failing in the marketing place\, how do you utilize sensory and consumer research to optimize your product’s potential for success? Join GFI and Dragonfly SCI in this virtual seminar to learn about the essential product research tools utilized by major multinational sensory and consumer science departments\, that can be applied to companies of any size. Through storytelling with case studies\, we will discuss the most useful\, cost-effective\, and predictive tools in today’s sensory and consumer research. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRebecca N. Bleibaum\, M.A.\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident/Chief\, Sensory Intelligence\, Dragonfly SCI \n\n\n\nBleibaum has over 30 years of experience in applying sensory and consumer research with major multinational businesses. She spent most of her career at Tragon Corporation\, under the guidance of Dr. Herbert Stone & Joel L. Sidel’s\, as their first student intern\, and then left as their Chief Sensory Officer. In 2017\, she co-founded Dragonfly SCI\, Inc.\, with fellow researchers\, creating a sensory and consumer science consultancy organization. Dragonfly SCI’s mission is to help companies utilize sensory measurement data for innovation\, new product development\, and product improvements\, among many others. \n\n\n\nShe is a co-developer and instructor of UC Davis Extension’s popular and long-running “Applied Sensory & Consumer Science”. In 2016\, she was awarded the prestigious UC Davis Extension Outstanding Service Award for her contributions and dedication to the University’s continuing education program. Bleibaum is co-author of Sensory Evaluation Practices\, Fifth Edition (2021)\, A Practical Guide to Comparative Advertising: Dare-to-Compare (2019)\, and editor of ASTM International\, Manual 13\, Second Edition on Descriptive Analysis (2020). She is chair-elect of UC Davis’s Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Leadership board\, the past Chair for ASTM E-18 on Sensory Evaluation\, past E-18 chair on Communication and Training\, 2010 Society of Sensory Professionals Conference Chair\, past Secretary of SSP\, Professional member of IFT and the IFT Sensory and Consumer Sciences Division. Bleibaum earned her B.S. from U.C. Davis\, under the guidance of Rose Marie Pangborn and Dr. Howard Schutz\, and her M.A. in Physiological Psychology and Psychophysics from Washington University\, specializing in Consumer Behavior. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Leachman\, M.S.\n\n\n\n\n\nDirector\, Research Essentials\, Dragonfly SCI \n\n\n\nAnna Leachman has over 10 years of experience applying her knowledge of sensory and consumer science for large\, medium and small food\, personal care and ingredient companies including PepsiCo\, Unilever\, Kerry Ingredients\, Amy’s Kitchen and Mariani Packing Company. \n\n\n\nAnna has expertise in the utilization of sensory science tools to help solve challenging business problems in both product development and quality assurance. She has used this expertise to build and grow enterprise sensory programs from their infancy. \n\n\n\nAnna is now combining her passions for teaching and sensory and consumer science to help further Dragonfly SCI’s mission to help CPG teams of all sizes gain valuable knowledge to drive product success through the application of sensory and consumer science tools. Anna studied Sensory Science at the University of California\, Davis and conferred her master’s degree under the advisement of Dr. Michael O’Mahony. \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-business-of-alt-protein-unlocking-potential-through-sensory-and-consumer-research/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/COR22023_business-of-alt-protein-featured-header-1.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-unlocking-potential-through-sensory-and-consumer-research/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T151500 DTSTAMP:20220608T183236Z CREATED:20220607T174949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T183236Z UID:10000369-1655993700-1655997300@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas June networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas June networking mixer Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the June GFIdeas 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\nFollowing The Science of Alt Protein seminar\, join us for our June GFIdeas mixer to network with alternative protein enthusiasts! \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session on Meetaway\, 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. \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-june-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:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-june-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T130000 DTSTAMP:20220613T173622Z CREATED:20220607T180753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T173622Z UID:10000370-1655989200-1655989200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Novel ingredients for next-generation meat analogs DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Novel ingredients for next-generation meat analogsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Atze Jan van der Goot\, Professor of Sustainable Protein Technology at Wageningen University & Research\, to learn about his research using press cakes from sunflower and rapeseed in the development of meat analogs. \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\n Dr. Atze Jan van der Goot\n\n\n\nProfessor\, Sustainable Protein TechnologyWageningen University & Research \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nMeat is characterized by hierarchical fibrous structures\, which plant-based meat developers try to mimic with plant proteins. To stimulate further developments in the structure and juiciness of plant-based meat\, it is important to create products with ingredients other than wheat\, soy\, or pea. Join Dr. Atze Jan van der Goot\, Professor of Sustainable Protein Technology at Wageningen University & Research\, for an overview of ingredient requirements for application in meat analogs. Dr. van der Goot will highlight the potential of using press cakes from sunflower and rapeseed. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after this event!\n\n\n\nAfter this seminar\, we encourage you to join our GFIdeas 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 requires a separate registration. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\nRegister for networking\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAtze Jan van der Goot\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor\, Sustainable Protein Technology \n\n\n\nWageningen University & Research \n\n\n\nDr. Atze Jan van der Goot obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in chemical engineering at Groningen University\, The Netherlands. After completing his Ph.D. in 1996\, he joined Unilever Research as a research scientist for three years. Then\, he moved to Wageningen University to take a position as an associate professor in the Laboratory of Food Process Engineering. In 2015\, he became a Professor of Sustainable Protein Technology. Currently\, he leads a research team that focuses on the development of novel processing concepts for healthy and sustainable foods. He has (co-) authored more than 180 peer-reviewed papers and holds six patents. \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/science-of-alt-protein-novel-ingredients-for-next-generation-meat-analogs/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SCI22021_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein_Featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/science-of-alt-protein-novel-ingredients-for-next-generation-meat-analogs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T150000 DTSTAMP:20220429T175301Z CREATED:20220503T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T175301Z UID:10000245-1653574500-1653577200@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas May networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas May networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein enthusiasts! 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 the GFIdeas May mixer following The Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein enthusiasts! \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session on Meetaway\, 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. \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-may-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer_Website-header-featured-image-1a.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-may-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR