BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Good Food Institute - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gfi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Good Food Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T153000 DTSTAMP:20220331T222607Z CREATED:20220331T222606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T222607Z UID:10000238-1650985200-1650987000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Industry update: Alternative seafood networking mixer DESCRIPTION:Networking mixer – Industry update: Alternative seafood Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin us immediately following the Industry Update: Alternative seafood webinar for a networking session. \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\nDuring this networking session\, you will be matched\, one-on-one\, with other attendees and will have six minutes to chat together. You’ll have the opportunity to select what 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/alternative-seafood-networking-2021/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COR21032_SOTIR-2021-S-networking-event-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T150000 DTSTAMP:20240827T193410Z CREATED:20220331T220900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T193410Z UID:10000361-1650981600-1650985200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Industry Update: Alternative seafood DESCRIPTION:Industry Update: Alternative seafoodPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an event series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the rapidly-developing alternative seafood industry. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nThe commercial landscape\, including new entrants\, partnerships\, and maturing commercial ecosystems. \n\n\n\nPrivate and public investment analysis. \n\n\n\n2021 retail sales data.\n\n\n\nOpportunities in alternative seafood.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarika Azoff\n\n\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nMarika leads GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative work with startups\, investors\, conventional seafood companies and other key players in order to increase investment in and production and sale of alternative seafood products. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Marika\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaire Bomkamp\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT AND SEAFOOD \n\n\n\nClaire focuses on analyzing the technical landscape of the cultivated seafood industry\, identifying bottlenecks\, and engaging researchers in order to move cultivated seafood technology forward. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Claire\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/industry-update-alternative-seafood-2021/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COR21032_SOTIR-2021-webinar-S-featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T153000 DTSTAMP:20220331T222509Z CREATED:20220331T222359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T222509Z UID:10000237-1650553200-1650555000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The State of the Industry: Fermentation-enabled meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy networking mixer DESCRIPTION:Networking mixer – The State of the Industry: Fermentation-enable meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairyPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us immediately following the State of the Industry: Fermentation-enabled meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy webinar for a networking session. \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\nDuring this networking session\, you will be matched\, one-on-one\, with other attendees and will have six minutes to chat together. You’ll have the opportunity to select what 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/fermentation-networking-2021/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COR21032_SOTIR-2021-F-networking-event-featured-image..png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T150000 DTSTAMP:20240812T182333Z CREATED:20220331T220721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T182333Z UID:10000360-1650549600-1650553200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The State of the Industry: Fermentation-enabled meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy DESCRIPTION:The State of the Industry: Fermentation-enabled meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairyPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an event series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the rapidly-developing fermentation industry. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nThe commercial landscape\, including new entrants\, partnerships\, and maturing commercial ecosystems. \n\n\n\nPrivate and public investment analysis. \n\n\n\nScientific and technical progress. \n\n\n\nGovernment and regulatory developments.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudrey Gyr\n\n\n\n\n\nSTARTUP INNOVATION SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nAudrey supports entrepreneurs and startups in the alternative protein sector and builds open-access tools for the industry. Prior to joining GFI\, Audrey worked for transformative organizations in the fields of financial technology\, sustainable agriculture\, and higher education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Audrey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFA\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nSharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to increase investment in the alternative protein industry. Previously\, she spent nearly a decade as a researcher and marketing professional at GCM Grosvenor\, where she built expertise in the alternative investments industry.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Sharyn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRyan Dowdy\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS MANAGER \n\n\n\nRyan Dowdy spearheads technical analyses for GFI’s Science & Technology department and oversees SciTech’s Science & Technology Analysis Team (STAT). Prior to joining GFI in 2021\, Ryan managed the Food System for NASA’s International Space Station. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Ryan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen\n\n\n\n\n\nREGULATORY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nMadeline works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods. Prior to joining GFI\, Madeline worked on a variety of litigation and compliance matters as an associate at Wiley Rein LLP. She also previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert. C. Chambers\, U.S. District Court Judge. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Madeline\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-state-of-the-industry-fermentation-2021/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COR21032_SOTIR-2021-webinar-F-featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T153000 DTSTAMP:20220331T222303Z CREATED:20220331T222139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T222303Z UID:10000363-1650380400-1650382200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The State of the Industry: Cultivated meat and seafood networking mixer DESCRIPTION:Networking mixer – The State of the Industry: Cultivated meat and seafood Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin us immediately following the State of the Industry: Cultivated meat and seafood webinar for a networking session. \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\nDuring this networking session\, you will be matched\, one-on-one\, with other attendees and will have six minutes to chat together. You’ll have the opportunity to select what 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/cultivated-meat-networking-2021/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COR21032_SOTIR-2021-CM-networking-event-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T150000 DTSTAMP:20240417T155053Z CREATED:20220331T220636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T155053Z UID:10000359-1650376800-1650380400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The State of the Industry: Cultivated meat and seafood DESCRIPTION:The State of the Industry: Cultivated meat and seafoodPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an event series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the rapidly-developing cultivated meat and seafood industry. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWatch the webinar\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nThe commercial landscape\, including new entrants\, partnerships\, and maturing commercial ecosystems. \n\n\n\nPrivate and public investment analysis. \n\n\n\nScientific and technical progress. \n\n\n\nGovernment and regulatory developments.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell\n\n\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR \n\n\n\nMaille supports the Corporate Engagement team’s work to increase market share of alternative proteins by creating website and newsletter content\, organizing events\, and ensuring team operations run efficiently. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Maille\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZak Weston\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR FOODSERVICE AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER \n\n\n\nZak works with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and upstream companies to scale innovation and infrastructure investment throughout the alternative protein supply chain. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Zak\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFA\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nSharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to increase investment in the alternative protein industry. Previously\, she spent nearly a decade as a researcher and marketing professional at GCM Grosvenor\, where she built expertise in the alternative investments industry.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Sharyn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT \n\n\n\nElliot’s work at GFI focuses on accelerating the cultivated meat industry by analyzing the intersection of diverse scientific disciplines with cultivated meat\, driving key GFI-sponsored research projects in cultivated meat\, and educating scientists\, the public\, and other industry stakeholders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Elliot\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen\n\n\n\n\n\nREGULATORY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nMadeline works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods. Prior to joining GFI\, Madeline worked on a variety of litigation and compliance matters as an associate at Wiley Rein LLP. She also previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert. C. Chambers\, U.S. District Court Judge. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Madeline\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-state-of-the-industry-cultivated-meat-and-seafood/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COR21032_SOTIR-2021-webinar-CM-featured-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T140000 DTSTAMP:20220404T125759Z CREATED:20220322T183214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T125759Z UID:10000357-1649336400-1649340000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The U.S. retail market for plant-based foods\, 2018-2021 DESCRIPTION:The U.S. retail market for plant-based foods\, 2018-2021Past\n\n\n\n\nThe U.S. plant-based retail market is a multi-billion dollar market\, and growing rapidly. This webinar will provide an overview of newly-released sales data and insights for plant-based foods in the U.S. retail market\, using custom plant-based categories created by GFI and the Plant Based Foods Association by refining standard SPINS categories. \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 webinar will provide an overview of newly-released sales data and insights for plant-based foods in the U.S. retail market\, using custom plant-based categories created by GFI and the Plant Based Foods Association by refining standard SPINS categories.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover: \n\n\n\nCategory insights for overall plant-based foods\, plant-based meat\, eggs\, milk\, other dairy\, meals\, baked goods\, and more\, further segmented by protein source\, format\, and product type.Consumer demographic information\, as well as purchase dynamics for plant-based food categories\, including household penetration\, repeat rates\, and dollar sales per trip and per buyer.Plant-based vs. animal-based category sales and growth.Perspectives on the growth of plant-based foods during Covid-19 and what it means for the future of plant-based performance at retail.\n\n\n\nNote: Due to the custom nature of these categories\, the presented data will not align with standard SPINS categories. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nKaren Formanski\, Research and Analysis Manager\, GFIJeff Crumpton\, Manager\, Retail Reporting\, SPINSJulie Emmett\, Senior Director\, Marketplace Development\, PBFAEmma Ignaszewski\, Corporate Engagement Project Manager\, GFIJennifer Holt\, Data Analyst\, PBFA\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-u-s-retail-market-for-plant-based-foods-2018-2021/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COR21033-webinar-retail-market-PB-foods-featured-image-background.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T130000 DTSTAMP:20220324T141702Z CREATED:20220311T214649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T141702Z UID:10000232-1648728000-1648731600@gfi.org SUMMARY: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\nJoin the Alt Protein Project \n\n\n\n \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 March 31st at 12 pm EDT or 8 pm EDT to learn more about what it takes to join this vibrant community of leaders and change-makers. \n\n\n\nRegister here for the March 31st information session at 12 pm EDT.\n\n\n\nRegister here for the March 31st information session at 8 pm EDT.\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet your host\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmy Huang\n\n\n\n\n\nUNIVERSITY INNOVATION MANAGER \n\n\n\nAmy leads GFI’s university-level engagement to catalyze alternative protein R&D and cultivate an inclusive workforce to power the future of food. She led the establishment of GFI’s Alt Protein Project and continues to support students and faculty as they build research and training ecosystems to reimagine our protein supply. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Amy\n\n\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\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/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SCI22011_alt-protein-project-info-event-featured-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T150000 DTSTAMP:20220314T215645Z CREATED:20220314T215644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T215645Z UID:10000234-1648131300-1648134000@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas March networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas March networking mixer\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin the GFIdeas March 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-march-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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T141500 DTSTAMP:20220314T215358Z CREATED:20220314T215357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T215358Z UID:10000233-1648126800-1648131300@gfi.org SUMMARY:Computer modeling in cultivated meat DESCRIPTION:The emerging landscape of computer modeling in cultivated meat\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\nJoin us for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where members of the Cultivated Meat Modeling Consortium will describe how computational modeling can accelerate the optimization of both processes and products. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCultivated Meat \n\n\n\nModeling Consortium\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nCultivated meat promises to solve some of the world’s most urgent problems\, including feeding ten billion people by 2050\, preserving ocean ecosystems\, and reducing animal agriculture’s impact on the climate. Yet\, to fulfill this promise requires that the cultivated meat field first develop efficient processes that create desirable products. \n\n\n\nThe Cultivated Meat Modeling Consortium (est. 2019) believes using computational modeling can accelerate the optimization of both processes and products\, enabling the field to mature into an industry years before it otherwise would\, while also reducing the cost of that transformation. Their aim is to develop the computational modeling technologies needed to achieve this acceleration. \n\n\n\nJoin us on March 24th to hear directly from engineers and scientists involved in CMMC projects and their journey thus far. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the presenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCultivated Meat Modeling Consortium\n\n\n\n\n\nThe mission of the Cultivated Meat Modeling Consortium (CMMC) is to accelerate the delivery of affordable high-quality cultivated meat products the consumer market demands. The members’ vision is to collaborate on the development of computational modeling approaches the industry can use to optimize growth processes and product characteristics. \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/computer-modeling-in-cultivated-meat/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SCI22013_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein_Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T110000 DTSTAMP:20220303T211756Z CREATED:20220302T154221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T211756Z UID:10000352-1647594000-1647601200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Fish cell cultures DESCRIPTION:SWIM: Fish cell cultures – opportunities for cellular agriculture\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin our next Seafood Webinar and Informal Mixer (SWIM) event to hear from three experts in finfish cell culture about how they are applying learnings from their previous research to cultivated seafood.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nSWIM (Seafood Webinar and Informal Mixer) is a chance to catch up on the latest developments in alternative seafood and to connect with your colleagues. This time\, we’ll be hearing from three experts in finfish cell culture about how they are applying learnings from their previous research to cultivated seafood. The first hour of the event will feature short talks from our three experts (9am EST / 2pm CET / 6:30pm IST). We’ll then move to Meetaway for networking. \n\n\n\nUse the above registration button to sign up for the webinar\, and be sure to sign up here to attend the networking portion of the event on Meetaway. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mukunda Goswami\n\n\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL SCIENTIST\, ICAR-CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES EDUCATION \n\n\n\nDr. Goswami has more than 20 years of experience in fisheries research and has led the establishment of a national repository of fish cell lines in India. He is now developing and characterizing fish cell lines from several indigenous fishes\, starting with zebrafish as a model organism. Dr. Goswami will be speaking on the opportunities and challenges for cellular aquaculture as an alternative to conventional seafood. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kristin Schirmer\n\n\n\n\n\nPARTNER\, AQUATOX-SOLUTIONS \n\n\n\nDr. Schirmer earned her Ph.D. in biology from the University of Waterloo. She is a trendsetter in the development of alternatives to conventional tests with fish by means of fish cell lines and fish embryos. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephan Fischer\n\n\n\n\n\nCEO\, AQUATOX-SOLUTIONS \n\n\n\nDr. Schirmer earned his Ph.D. in environmental sciences at Eawag and ETH Zurich. During their presentation\, he and Dr. Schirmer will explain how fish cell lines are derived and what properties they have. They will then provide examples of how these cell lines can be used to assess chemical risk\, water quality\, and improve aquaculture and fish health. \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/fish-cell-cultures/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SCI22010_SWIM-march-webinar-graphics_Feature.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T144500 DTSTAMP:20220303T212112Z CREATED:20220303T212110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T212112Z UID:10000227-1647352800-1647355500@gfi.org SUMMARY:March GFIdeas networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas March networking mixer\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the GFIdeas March 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\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin the GFIdeas March 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/march-gfideas-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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T130000 DTSTAMP:20230112T152414Z CREATED:20220303T212011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T152414Z UID:10000353-1647349200-1647349200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Consumer perceptions of plant-based proteins DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Consumer perceptions of plant-based proteins\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Moonshot Collaborative co-founders Che Green and David Benzaquen\, to learn about the latest findings from a series of consumer research projects. In this seminar you’ll hear about consumer perceptions of the healthfulness of common alternative protein ingredients and various production processes. You’ll walk away from this webinar with new insights and ideas about how to message your existing products and how to innovate with new ones. \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 Moonshot Collaborative co-founders Che Green and David Benzaquen\, to learn about the latest findings from a series of consumer research projects. In this seminar you’ll hear about consumer perceptions of the healthfulness of common alternative protein ingredients and various production processes\, covering plant-based and fermentation-derived ingredients. You’ll walk away from this webinar with new insights and ideas about how to message your existing products and how to innovate with new ones. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Benzaquen\n\n\n\n\n\nCO-FOUNDER\, MOONSHOT COLLABORATIVE \n\n\n\nDavid Benzaquen is one of the world’s leading experts in the plant-based food industry. Among his experiences\, he spent nearly a decade leading a corporate strategy consulting firm for plant-based consumer products\, founded one of the first plant-based seafood companies\, and has invested in a number of businesses in the space. In addition to his work at Moonshot Collaborative\, he is the founder of Mission:Plant and co-founder of the ecommerce site PlantBelly.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChe Green\n\n\n\n\n\nCO-FOUNDER\, MOONSHOT COLLABORATIVE \n\n\n\nChe Green is a 25-year market research veteran focused on sustainable and ethical consumerism\, including plant-based foods. He has led research efforts for groups ranging from Fortune 500 companies to international nonprofits. His work has involved understanding consumers’ behavioral motivations and decision-making\, and applying these insights to help companies expand their customer base and increase sales. His deep consumer research experience includes a range of quantitative (surveys\, experiments)\, qualitative (focus groups\, interviews)\, and mixed-method research. \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-consumer-perceptions-of-plant-based-proteins/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COR22007_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein_Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T150000 DTSTAMP:20220207T231409Z CREATED:20220207T231407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T231409Z UID:10000348-1645625700-1645628400@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas February networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas February networking mixer\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\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\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin the GFIdeas February 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-february-networking-mixer-feb-23/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COR22006_GFIdeas-mixer-february_header-image.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T141500 DTSTAMP:20220207T232657Z CREATED:20220207T232655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T232657Z UID:10000350-1645621200-1645625700@gfi.org SUMMARY:Cultivated meat science and product development DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Cultivated meat science and product developmentPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Jess Krieger\, CEO and Co-Founder of Ohayo Valley\, to learn about her ground-breaking research and perspective on 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\nJess Krieger\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nCEO and Co-Founder\, Ohayo Valley \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Jess Krieger\, the CEO and co-founder of Ohayo Valley\, to learn about a research framework from which to characterize and compare two of the main cell types in meat: skeletal muscle cells and intramuscular fat cells. Methods will be presented to analyze the difference between porcine and bovine cells\, what characterizes their sensory and pigment properties\, and how to efficiently grow them in 3D skeletal muscle tissue form. Material properties of raw cellular material will be described in the development of a blended cultivated burger prototype. Dr. Krieger will also address an industry perspective with respect to cultivated meat product development. \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 sessions start at 2:15pm EST and require a separate registration. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event \n\n GFIdeas February networking mixer\n\n Join 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… \n\n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJess Krieger\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nCEO and CO-FOUNDER\, OHAYO VALLEY \n\n\n\nDr. Jess Krieger is the CEO and co-founder of Ohayo Valley\, a cultivated steak company. She is one of the cultivated meat industry’s earliest pioneers and was the first scientist in the world to build a career exclusively in cultivated meat science in 2010. She is a graduate of the New Harvest fellowship program\, the world’s first organization to fund cultivated meat research in academia. In 2019\, she co-founded Artemys Foods as Chief Science Officer and developed the Artemys Burger\, a cultivated beef burger. In 2020\, Dr. Krieger co-founded Ohayo Valley to develop the world’s first cultivated wagyu ribeye. She is also the founder of the Women of Cellular Agriculture organization (WOCA)\, which supports women in STEM pursuing careers in cellular agriculture and cultivated meat. She has undergraduate degrees in neuroscience and a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeader image credit: Upside 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/cultivated-meat-science-and-product-development/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SCI22007_science-of-alt-protein-webinar-graphics-feb_Featured-and-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T140000 DTSTAMP:20220203T165827Z CREATED:20220203T165824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T165827Z UID:10000346-1645017300-1645020000@gfi.org SUMMARY:February GFIdeas networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas February networking mixer\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\nJoin us at the GFIdeas February 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\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin the GFIdeas February 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/gfideas-networking-mixer-feb-22/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COR22006_GFIdeas-mixer-february_featured-image.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T120000 DTSTAMP:20220207T231945Z CREATED:20220207T231943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T231945Z UID:10000349-1645012800-1645012800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: How to scale your alternative protein company internationally DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: How to scale your alternative protein company internationally\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Robert Lawson\, Managing Partner & Co-founder of Food Strategy Associates\, for a seminar on taking your alternative protein company global. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nScaling internationally is a significant endeavor. In this seminar you’ll learn how to think about international expansion. We’ll cover when the right time is to grow internationally and how to do it. If you have aspirations to be an international company\, you won’t want to miss this seminar. \n\n\n\nAfter the seminar\, we’ll continue the conversation with a 1:1 networking mixer. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event \n\n February GFIdeas networking mixer\n\n Join us at the GFIdeas February mixer to meet and mingle with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community… \n\n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Lawson\n\n\n\n\n\nMANAGING PARTNER AND CO-FOUNDER\, FOOD STRATEGY ASSOCIATES \n\n\n\nRobert Lawson is a Managing Partner & Co-founder of Food Strategy Associates\, which is one of Europe’s leading business advisors to the food and drinks industry. Before founding Food Strategy Associates\, Robert was Strategy Director of United Biscuits\, Kraft Foods International and Premier Foods. In addition\, he was Managing Director of Quorn and led the integration of RHM and Premier Foods – the largest industrial restructuring in the food industry in the UK. He began his career in management consulting working for Arthur D Little. Robert has an MBA from INSEAD and graduated from Oxford University. \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-how-to-scale-your-alternative-protein-company-internationally/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COR22005_business-of-alt-protein-february_-featured_featured.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T150000 DTSTAMP:20220120T225657Z CREATED:20220120T225655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T225657Z UID:10000226-1643206500-1643209200@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas networking mixer\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\nJoin us at the GFIdeas January 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\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin the GFIdeas January mixer following the Business and Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein professionals. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with 7 other attendees and have 7 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-networking-mixer-jan-2022/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer-january-featuredimage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T150000 DTSTAMP:20220111T005218Z CREATED:20211229T173410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T005218Z UID:10000224-1643202000-1643209200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Anticipating 2030 production requirements for plant-based meat DESCRIPTION:Anticipating 2030 production requirements for plant-based meatPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a review of key insights from GFI’s recent report estimating production targets the industry must meet to satisfy anticipated global market demand for plant-based meat by 2030. \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. Failure to meet industry production targets may ultimately manifest as higher prices and limited availability to consumers. Given the forecasted increases in global demand for protein and shifting consumer preferences\, the industry must prepare to meet the growing demand for alternative protein sources. Join us for our next Science of Alt Protein webinar that will review the findings of a recent GFI report estimating production targets the industry must meet to satisfy anticipated global market demand for plant-based meat by 2030.  \n\n\n\nThe analysis examines current ingredient utilization across plant-based meat products and forecasts global production volume requirements to hit production targets. The seminar will address the potential for global supply squeezes of cornerstone ingredients like coconut oil and pea protein in the coming years. Early investment\, innovative partnerships\, and research for alternative ingredients or sourcing strategies that have the potential to mitigate future ingredient shortages will also be discussed. \n\n\n\n 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 sessions start at 2:15pm EST and require a separate registration. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\nZak WestonFOODSERVICE AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGERZak works with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and upstream companies to scale innovation and infrastructure investment throughout the alternative protein supply chain. An active member of the Effective Altruism community\, Zak holds a B.A. in Business Management and joined GFI after several years of experience in sales and working with startups.  More about Zak\n\n\n\nRyan Dowdy\, Ph.D.SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS MANAGERRyan spearheads technical analyses for GFI’s Science & Technology department and oversees the work of our Analysis Team. Ryan has a doctorate in food science from the University of California Davis with an emphasis in biotechnology. Prior to joining GFI\, Ryan managed the Food System for NASA’s International Space Station.  More about Ryan\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/production-requirements-for-plant-based-meat/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SCI21045_science-of-alt-protein-january-graphics_Website-header-featured-image_Website-header-featured-image.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T213000 DTSTAMP:20220111T145044Z CREATED:20211227T152730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T145044Z UID:10000223-1642104000-1642109400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Advancing Alternative Proteins: A networking event for scientists DESCRIPTION:Advancing Alternative Proteins: A networking event for scientists\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\nJoin The Good Food Institute’s virtual networking sessions to ignite collaborations and synergies that will accelerate alternative protein science. \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\, January 13th at 11 am EST. Register here. \n\n\n\nSession 2\, January 13th at 8 pm EST. Register here. \n\n\n\nThe event will start with brief remarks from GFI’s Vice President of Science and Technology\, Liz Specht\, Ph.D.\, with networking sessions to follow. Both group and 1-on-1 networking sessions will be available following her introduction. Each 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-event-for-scientists-2022-01-13/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SCI21044_Scitech-networking-event_Feature.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/networking-event-for-scientists-2022-01-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T123000 DTSTAMP:20220111T145823Z CREATED:20211227T152730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T145823Z UID:10000222-1642071600-1642077000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Advancing Alternative Proteins: A networking event for scientists DESCRIPTION:Advancing Alternative Proteins: A networking event for scientists\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\nJoin The Good Food Institute’s virtual networking sessions to ignite collaborations and synergies that will accelerate alternative protein science. \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\, January 13th at 11 am EST. Register here. \n\n\n\nSession 2\, January 13th at 8 pm EST. Register here. \n\n\n\nThe event will start with brief remarks from GFI’s Vice President of Science and Technology\, Liz Specht\, Ph.D.\, with networking sessions to follow. Both group and 1-on-1 networking sessions will be available following her introduction. Each 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-event-for-scientists-01-13-22-11/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SCI21044_Scitech-networking-event_Feature.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/networking-event-for-scientists-01-13-22-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T140000 DTSTAMP:20211214T224619Z CREATED:20211214T224618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T224619Z UID:10000221-1639746000-1639749600@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the GFIdeas December 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 December 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 7 other attendees and have 7 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/december-gfideas-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-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T140000 DTSTAMP:20211229T145809Z CREATED:20211201T182900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T145809Z UID:10000343-1639746000-1639749600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Building high performance teams DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Building high performance teamsPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this Business of Alt Protein seminar\, you’ll hear from Maureen McCusker\, Co-Founder/CEO of Blackhawke Behavioral Science\, on the fundamentals of assembling powerful startup teams. \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 recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nIn this Business of Alt Protein seminar\, you’ll hear from Maureen McCusker\, Co-Founder/CEO of Blackhawke Behavioral Science. Dr. McCusker brings her deep expertise in assembling powerful teams that propel startups and early-stage companies to success. From choosing a co-founder to crafting and filling critical roles\, Dr. McCusker will cover the team fundamentals that are essential  for launching and scaling. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nThe most important characteristics of a strong co-founder relationship. The most important characteristics of a healthy team dynamic.\n\n\n\nHow companies can create balanced and well-rounded teams.The most common pitfalls startups face when building a team.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nDr. Mo McCusker is CO-CEO and Co-founder of Blackhawke Behavior Science\, where she supports entrepreneurial teams in assessing\, understanding\, and developing their human capital. She also works with other stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem (e.g.\, investors\, coaches) to leverage data and analytics to their competitive advantage. Mo is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist who has spent the last decade studying and working with leaders and teams from a wide variety of organizational sectors. Her scientific research focuses on understanding and predicting effective leadership and team dynamics within the work context\, focusing specifically on shared leadership\, team communication\, and conflict. She has published over 30 scientific papers and book chapters\, has earned several awards and federal grants for her scholarly research\, and teaches MBA Management courses at American University. She holds a Ph.D. and a M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Virginia Tech and a B.A. in Psychology and French from Georgetown University. \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-high-performance-teams/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/pexels-rfstudio-3810796-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T143000 DTSTAMP:20211129T223728Z CREATED:20211129T223727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T223728Z UID:10000342-1639573200-1639578600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Characterization of cultivated mackerel muscle cells DESCRIPTION:Characterization of cultivated mackerel cells\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\nJoin Michael Saad\, Ph.D. Candidate at Tufts University\, as he outlines the benefits and challenges of cellular aquaculture and delves into the details behind the characterization of primary mackerel muscle cells. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Saad\, Ph.D. Candidate\n\n\n\n Biomedical Engineering\, Tufts University \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nGenerating cell lines for cultivated seafood is relatively understudied\, especially when compared to mammalian species. After screening different aquatic organisms\, the Kaplan Lab at Tufts University successfully isolated satellite cells from mackerel (Scomber scombrus). Characterization is underway\, as proof of satellite cell stemness\, myogenic differentiation efficiency\, and transdifferentiation into adipocyte-like cells have all been demonstrated. Join Michael Saad\, a Ph.D. Candidate at Tufts University\, as he outlines the benefits and challenges of cellular aquaculture and delves into the details behind the characterization of primary mackerel muscle cells. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\nMichael Saad is a second-year Ph.D. student in the Kaplan Lab at Tufts University\, where his research focuses on cultivated seafood. He received his B.S. in Bioengineering from Rice University. Prior to joining the Cellular Agriculture Group at Tufts\, Michael was a research associate at Perfect Day Foods on the Bio-Analytics team\, supporting the R&D team as Perfect Day brought animal-free dairy products to shelves. \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/characterization-of-cultivated-mackerel-muscle-cells/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SCI21043_science-of-alt-protein-webinar-dec_Header.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T150000 DTSTAMP:20211202T203835Z CREATED:20211119T231757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T203835Z UID:10000341-1638367200-1638370800@gfi.org SUMMARY:How to prioritize species for alternative seafood DESCRIPTION:How to prioritize species for alternative seafoodPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in a quantitative approach to prioritizing seafood species archetypes for alternative seafood development? Learn how to use the ArcheType Library for Alternative Seafood (ATLAS) to compare seafood species across a number of metrics. \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 recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nInterested in a quantitative approach to prioritizing seafood species archetypes for alternative seafood development? Join GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative and four student consultants for an overview of the ArcheType Library for Alternative Seafood (ATLAS) database. The presentation will cover the purpose of the tool\, how the new version differs from the original\, and the brand new dashboard to enable easier visualization of the data. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLeah Greiner\n\n\n\nLeah Greiner is a graduate student at the University of Colorado Boulder specializing in Sustainable Food Systems. She’s interested in leveraging emerging technologies to improve the sustainability and resilience of food systems. In addition to working on the ATLAS capstone project with the Good Food Institute\, she is also interning at Altius Vertical Farms in Denver. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJulia Park\n\n\n\nJulia is a student in the Masters of the Environment program at University of Colorado Boulder. She hopes to apply her studies in sustainable food systems and supply chain management to improving food industry sourcing practices. Prior to her work with the Good Food Institute and the MENV program\, Julia worked in marine microbiology and outdoor education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEmily Heckman\n\n\n\nEmily Heckman is a Master’s of the Environment Student at the University of Colorado Boulder. She will graduate in December with a specialization in Sustainable Food Systems. After her graduate program\, she hopes to start a career in product development in the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNora Long\n\n\n\nNora has a background in finance and agriculture technology. She holds a BA in Business Management from Columbia University and will graduate in December from CU Boulder with her Masters in Sustainable Food Systems. She is eager to leverage her background to promote agriculture technology as a means of scaling regenerative agriculture\, fostering sustainable supply chains\, and increasing access to nutritious foods. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJen Lamy\n\n\n\nJen manages GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative to ensure that it proceeds strategically and with the input and involvement of key stakeholders. She leads cross-programmatic work to accelerate the development and commercialization of alternative seafood. Jen holds a master’s in environmental management from Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment and a bachelor’s in economics and environmental studies from Wellesley College. \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/how-to-prioritize-species-for-alternative-seafood/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_0091.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T140000 DTSTAMP:20211109T235520Z CREATED:20211109T235519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T235520Z UID:10000334-1637154000-1637157600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Business development 101 and engaging with retail DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Business development 101 and engaging with retailPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Business of Alt Protein seminar will cover the fundamentals of selling your product into a retail channel\, from communicating about your product to preparing for your first category review. You’ll walk away equipped with the information you need to engage with retailers confidently and effectively. \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 this Business of Alt Protein seminar\, you’ll hear from Mike Schall\, Managing Director at FocalPoint Partners and former Global Growth & Business Development Executive at Whole Foods Market. Mike has a unique and extensive playbook from both the manufacturer and retailer perspectives and will cover everything from how to communicate about your product to preparing for your first category review. This webinar will equip you with the information you need to engage with retailers confidently and effectively. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nHow to prepare for your first category review. What to consider when introducing your product into a new channel.Creating an effective presentation for both brick and mortar and online retailers. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nMichael Schall joined FocalPoint’s food and beverage practice in 2020\, following 10 years as an advisor and then senior principal of global growth and business development at Whole Foods Market\, where he provided leadership on investments and acquisitions\, new ventures\, and strategic partnerships.  \n\n\n\nIn addition to his experience at Whole Foods Market\, Mr. Schall has served on boards and held C-level positions in a food companies for more than 30 years\, including Fresh Food Concepts\, Monterey Gourmet Foods\, Guiltless Gourmet\, Townsend’s\, David Michael Flavors\, Wise Foods\, and The B. Manischewitz Company. He has successfully navigated significant growth periods\, food recalls\, and §363 bankruptcy filings; led sales\, marketing\, culinary\, product development\, and quality assurance teams; negotiated strategic joint ventures with Fortune 500 companies such as ConAgra and Proctor & Gamble; and served on audit and strategic mergers and acquisitions committees. He has also been involved in numerous capital raising and mergers and acquisitions transactions as either part of the acquiring entity or the seller. \n\n\n\nMr. Schall graduated from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business with a Master of Business Administration in marketing. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in marketing from California State University\, Los Angeles. He is a frequent speaker at food and beverage industry events and has authored numerous food industry articles and blogs. Mr. Schall  is an advocate for Atlanta-based OnBoard\, a nonprofit supporting women in leadership in the boardroom and the C-suite. \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-business-development-101-and-engaging-with-retail/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/COR21024_November-business-of-alt-protein-seminar-graphics_Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T180000 DTSTAMP:20211217T183755Z CREATED:20211119T220837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T183755Z UID:10000340-1637082000-1637085600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Growing the good food future: GFI global impact stories DESCRIPTION:Growing the good food future: GFI impact stories from around the world\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\nPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Growing the good food future\, you will hear three stories from GFI’s front lines in alternative protein research\, policy\, and innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent recording\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nDuring this one-hour virtual event\, you will hear from alt protein pioneers around the world who are accelerating the commercialization of alternative proteins by fostering ground-breaking changes in public policy and private sector innovation.  \n\n\n\nOur featured stories profile:  \n\n\n\nGFI Europe’s Policy team’s role in a National Food Strategy recommendation for the UK government to invest £125 million in alternative protein R&D and infrastructure;GFI India’s Corporate Engagement team’s support of local startups to build the alt protein industry in India\, and; GFI’s Research Grant Program leading to innovative new alternative protein products like bacon made from seaweed. \n\n\n\nCNET’s Editor-at-large Brian Cooley moderates the event\, and GFI Founder & CEO Bruce Friedrich discusses GFI’s global impact and plans for 2022 and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent recording\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-gfi-global-impact-stories/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Event_Banner_Global.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T143000 DTSTAMP:20211102T191653Z CREATED:20211102T191652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T191653Z UID:10000336-1636549200-1636554600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Optimizing media development for cultivated seafood DESCRIPTION:Optimizing media development for cultivated seafood\n\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Reza Ovissipour\, Assistant Professor in Cellular Agriculture in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Virginia Tech\, to learn about his work in optimizing media for the production of cultivated seafood. \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\nReza Ovissipour\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor in Cellular Agriculture\, Virginia Tech \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn from Dr. Reza Ovissipour about his GFI-funded work to develop and optimize novel media for the production of cultivated seafood. \n\n\n\nDr. Ovissipour will also talk about his role in the newly formed National Institute for Cellular Agriculture\, a USDA-funded project that aims to develop new adoptable techno-economically viable cultivated meat systems and develop new educational platforms for training future professionals. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\nDr. Ovissipour is an Assistant Professor in Cellular Agriculture in the Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) and the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Virginia Tech. He also holds a faculty appointment with Genetics\, Bioinformatics\, and Computational Biology; Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture; and Center for Emerging\, Zoonotic\, and Arthropod-borne Pathogens. Reza’s program\, the FutureFoods Lab and Cellular Agriculture Initiative\, focuses on alternative proteins\, cell line development\, media optimization\, and scaffold development. \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/optimizing-media-development-for-cultivated-seafood/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SCI21038_science-alt-protein-webinar-graphic_Website-header-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T143000 DTSTAMP:20211018T140634Z CREATED:20211015T202956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T140634Z UID:10000337-1635339600-1635345000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Structuring plant-based whole muscle cut analogues using extrusion and less-refined\, protein-rich colloids DESCRIPTION:Structuring plant-based whole muscle cut analogues using extrusion and less-refined\, protein-rich colloids\n\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Mario Martinez\, Assistant Professor at Aarhus University\, to learn about his GFI-funded research structuring plant-based whole muscle cuts using microstructure engineering and chemistry to give plant proteins the fibrous qualities of muscle tissue. \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\nMario Martinez\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor\, Aarhus University \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nGetting the perfect\, striated texture of muscle with plant-based meat is notoriously hard. It’s one of the hurdles that make plant-based steak an elusive technical challenge rather than a market reality. In this presentation\, Dr. Mario Martinez\, Assistant Professor at Aarhus University and GFI grantee\, will discuss his work structuring plant-based whole muscle cuts using microstructure engineering and chemistry to give plant proteins the fibrous qualities of muscle tissue. This presentation will address: \n\n\n\nThe structuring potential of a broad variety of non-refined protein concentrates from cereals\, pulses\, and oilseeds during high moisture extrusion cooking (HMEC).Opportunities and challenges of future proteins to build plant-based whole muscle cut analogues.Colloidal traits governing anisotropy formation during HMEC.\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\nMario Martinez\, Ph.D.\, is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at Aarhus University and the recipient of the Young Scientist Research Award from the American Association of Cereal Chemists International (now Cereals & Grains Association). Dr. Martinez is also an adjunct Assistant Professor at the Whistler Center for Carbohydrate Research at Purdue University. Since 2017\, Mario’s team has worked on the fundamental aspects related to the molecular and supramolecular architecture of food biopolymers\, structuring technologies of plant-based foods\, and understanding the fate of health-promoting phenolics and carbohydrates during processing and digestion. The team’s work relies on coherent and focused food system approaches in order to find common ground for health and environmental sustainability. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Upside 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/structuring-plant-based-whole-muscle-cut-analogues/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Website-header-featured-image_v2.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T150000 DTSTAMP:20211014T145318Z CREATED:20211014T145305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T145318Z UID:10000339-1634824800-1634828400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Building brand awareness with compelling storytelling DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Building brand awareness with compelling storytellingPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin branding and consumer research experts in a panel discussing how alternative protein companies can leverage storytelling to build awareness and trust with consumers. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin branding and consumer research experts in a panel discussing how alternative protein companies can leverage storytelling to build awareness and trust with consumers. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nMarrying alternative protein consumer research with a brand’s unique story\, message\, and positioning. Leveraging digital media to build brand awareness.Branding considerations for different distribution channels including retail\, foodservice\, and D2C.\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Presman\, Founder and CEO of Everlane\n\n\n\nMichael Preysman is the founder and CEO of Everlane. Focused on doing right by people and the planet\, Everlane is a leader in the fashion industry by providing radical transparency within the supply chain. By sharing the true cost of each product and providing detail on the factory process\, Everlane built an international community of conscious consumers and a new standard for DTC brands. Building on the brand’s transparent values\, Michael has put environmental impact front and center through commitments in its supply chain to eliminate all virgin plastic by 2021 and to transition to organic cotton by 2023. Michael is a supporter of multiple environmental movements\, championing a new wave of conscious consumption. Through Everlane he has shown it is possible to both do good and have a good business. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Benzaquen\, Founder and CEO of Mission Plant\n\n\n\nDavid Benzaquen is one of the world’s leading experts in plant-based foods and alternative proteins. He invests in and advises companies through his firm Mission: Plant\, and is the co-founder of consumer insights firm Moonshot Collaborative and online grocery store PlantBelly.com.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElysabeth Alfano\, Founder of Plant Powered consulting\n\n\n\nElysabeth Alfano is a successful businesswoman\, a strategic consultant in the plant-based business arena and a keen investor. A graduate of Northwestern University and the Thunderbird School of Global Management\, Elysabeth began her career working with Fortune 500 companies (IBM-Europe and The Kellogg Company in Brand Management on Special K and Frosted Mini-Wheats) before running her own international business. Elysabeth is the Founder of Plant Powered Consulting. Connected to almost everyone in the Who’s Who of the Plant-based World\, Elysabeth enjoys helping small\, medium and large businesses succeed by consulting on and executing business development\, marketing/branding and PR strategies and by connecting entrepreneurs and C-Suite executives with her vast network. She also advises multinational companies on the direction\, growth\, and whitespace opportunities in the marketplace.Elysabeth produces and hosts the weekly series The Plantbased Business Hour. On PBH\, Elysabeth features the venture capitalists\, CEOs\, analysts\, innovators\, and entrepreneurial start-ups from around the globe who are shaping the plant-based market. PBH is the only video/audio program focusing on the exploding plant-based business arena and has been received with tremendous success. You can find Elysabeth on Linkedin\, or her website and you can subscribe to The Plantbased Business Hour here. \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/the-business-of-alt-protein-building-brand-awareness-with-compelling-storytelling/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COR21022_Business-of-alt-protein-webinar-graphics_header_image.svg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR