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The Business of Alt Protein: Consumer taste preferences in dairy-free products
FeaturedVirtual EventJoin GFI for our next Business of Alt Protein webinar as we unveil insights from NECTAR's new Taste of the Industry 2026 report which benchmarks consumer taste preferences across the full dairy-free spectrum.
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Animal-Free Meat: The Next Agricultural Revolution
Virtual EventCome learn how science, policy, and industry can work together to satisfy the world’s soaring demand for meat, no animals required.
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The Climate Challenge & Protein Diversification for the Global South
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1779 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesFood systems sit at the center of the climate challenge. This DC Climate Week session brings together development finance leaders, researchers, and industry experts to explore how diversified protein production can advance climate resilience, economic development, and food security across the Global South.
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The Science of Alt Protein: Transforming waste to fungal mycoprotein
FeaturedVirtual EventLearn how Dr. Wang is developing a foundational biorefinery for converting food waste to fungal mycoprotein for practical food applications.
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Proposal Writing Workshop: Tips and tricks for securing alternative protein funding
FeaturedVirtual EventJoin our expert-led workshop designed to help U.S.-based researchers strengthen their ability to secure funding.
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SynBioBeta 2026
San Jose McEnery Convention Center 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, California, United StatesBruce Friedrich joins SynBioBeta to make the case for a new way of producing meat—one grounded in science, built for scale, and critical to the future of food.
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The Business of Alt Protein: What founders need to know about M&A for mission-driven companies
FeaturedVirtual EventJoin GFI for a Business of Alt Protein webinar featuring a presentation from Tuck Advisors on mergers and acquisitions for mission driven companies.
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The Science of Alt Protein: Nature and nurture—Cell lines and media
FeaturedVirtual EventDiscover opportunities for the convergent development of both cell lines and media for cultivated meat.
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2026 Climate Solutions Prize Festival
Marché Bonsecours 305 De la Commune Street East, Montréal, QC, CanadaBruce Friedrich joins the Climate Solutions Prize Festival to explore why the future of climate action must include the future of food.
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From Planning to Competitive Proposal: Advancing Alternative Proteins Planning Grants Information Session
FeaturedVirtual EventJoin us to gain a clear understanding of the program and how to position your work for larger-scale funding.
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The Science of Alt Protein: Plant protein colloidal state and techno-functionality
FeaturedVirtual EventTake a deep dive into the importance of the colloidal state of proteins when using globular plant proteins as functional food ingredients.
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The Science of Alt Protein: Bridging functionality gaps through hybrid food design
FeaturedVirtual EventJoin us to learn how plant proteins, microbial biomass, and precision-fermentation-derived ingredients can be integrated to create next-generation food products.
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Business of Alt Protein: The Importance of Sensory Science for Alternative Proteins
FeaturedVirtual EventJoin us on June 30 for a Business of Alt Protein webinar on the importance of sensory science for alternative proteins.
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The Science of Alt Protein: Hybrid alternative protein for next-generation meat alternatives
FeaturedVirtual EventLearn how the process-driven co-structuring of plant, cellular, and algal proteins can overcome key techno-functional and sensory limitations of current plant-based meat alternatives.
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Developing continuous cell lines for cultivated seafood
FeaturedVirtual EventDive into GFI’s new guide for practical solutions to overcoming shared challenges in fish and crustacean cell line development.
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Meet GFI at the 2026 NCSL Legislative Summit
McCormick Place West Building 2301 S. Indiana Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesGFI is collaborating with two leading organizations advancing food innovation: the Plant Based Foods Association and the Association for Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Innovation.
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Business of Alt Protein: The Science of Charisma for Founders, Leaders, and Professionals
FeaturedVirtual EventJoin charisma expert Olivia Fox Cabane, who will share research-backed techniques for building trust, communicating with confidence, and increasing your influence in high-stakes interactions.
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African Food Research Conference 2026
Virtual EventGFI is proud to support the African Food Research Conference 2026, a two-day virtual event organized by the Centre for African Food Research and Innovation.
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Earth Precision Agriculture Conference 2026
BMO Centre 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaHybrid EventGFI’s Elliot Swartz is helping shape the future of food biomanufacturing at EPA 2026—where precision agriculture, biotechnology, and cellular agriculture come together.
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The Science of Alt Protein: Growth factors—Driving cultivated meat cost and scalability
FeaturedVirtual EventLearn how researchers are developing innovative approaches to reduce growth factor costs and make cultivated meat production more affordable.
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The Future of Meat: Technology, Sustainability, and the Meats of Tomorrow
The Commonwealth of California +1 moreBruce Friedrich heads to The Commonwealth Club for a conversation about Meat—and why rethinking how we produce meat could shape the future of food.
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Business of Alt Protein: Plant-based foods in foodservice — Sales trends, consumer insights, and menu strategies
FeaturedVirtual EventNew sales and consumer data offer a picture of how plant-based foods are performing in U.S. foodservice and where the strongest opportunities lie.
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NYC Climate Week: Climate finance for sustainable proteins
The Walker Loft 120 Walker St., New York, New York, United StatesJoin the Good Food Institute, Food System Innovations, and Climate Bonds Initiative during NYC Climate Week for a hands-on working session exploring how proven climate finance tools can help unlock institutional capital for sustainable proteins. Space is limited—request your spot today.
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The Science of Alt Protein: Student research showcase, Part 1
FeaturedVirtual EventJoin us for a seminar showcasing outstanding student-led research from GFI's Academic Research Challenge.
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Fish & CHIPS: Collaborative Huddle for Ideation & Problem Solving
FeaturedVirtual EventCalling all cultivated seafood researchers and innovators! Join us for our next collaborative huddle on September 29th at 11:30 am ET.
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Fish & CHIPS: Collaborative Huddle for Ideation & Problem Solving
FeaturedVirtual EventCalling all cultivated seafood researchers and innovators! Join us for our next collaborative huddle on September 29th at 10:30 pm ET.
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The Science of Alt Protein: Student research showcase, part 2
FeaturedVirtual EventJoin us for a seminar showcasing outstanding student-led research from GFI's Academic Research Challenge.
