BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Good Food Institute - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Good Food Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gfi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Good Food Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T160000 DTSTAMP:20230405T151625Z CREATED:20230405T151622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T151625Z UID:10000452-1682496000-1682611200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Bridge2Food DESCRIPTION:Bridge2Food Summit AmericasPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Summit Americas to position yourself amongst the top plant-based foods and proteins industry thought leaders and disruptors in North America and the world. \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\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis Summit will provide invaluable networking opportunities while experts from CPG\, ingredient development\, processing\, industry organizations\, and universities all share their latest findings and insights. Summit Americas will focus on current trends\, the growth of the market\, investments\, and collaboration opportunities. Themes of affordability\, accessibility\, healthy diets & nutrition\, and sustainability will be central as they are focal points of the Sustainable Development Goals. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nSENIOR SCIENTIST – PLANT-BASED SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nPriera Panescu is focused on analyzing plant-based meat and proteins and how to best expedite their progress. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/bridge2food/ LOCATION:Hilton Chicago\, 720 S Michigan Ave\, \, IL\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60605\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T130000 DTSTAMP:20231208T172948Z CREATED:20230329T211402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T172948Z UID:10000446-1682596800-1682600400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The State of the Industry: Plant-based meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy DESCRIPTION:The State of the Industry: Plant-based meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairyPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for an event series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the promising plant-based meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy industry.  \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWatch the webinar\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for an event series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins\, following the release of our annual State of the Industry Reports. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the promising plant-based meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy industry.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nThe commercial landscape\, including new entrants\, partnerships\, and maturing commercial ecosystem \n\n\n\nPrivate and public investment analysis\n\n\n\nScientific and technical progress\n\n\n\nGovernment and regulatory developments\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGER \n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell supports GFI’s Corporate Engagement team’s work to drive private sector support for alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFA\n\n\n\nINVESTOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nSharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to support investors’ exploration of and investment in the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nSENIOR SCIENTIST – PLANT-BASED SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nPriera Panescu is focused on analyzing plant-based meat and proteins and how to best expedite their progress. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen\n\n\n\nSENIOR REGULATORY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Carter\n\n\n\nPOLICY ASSOCIATE \n\n\n\nMichael supports the Policy team by providing original writing and analysis in support of alternative protein development and deployment. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Gertner\n\n\n\nBUSINESS ANALYST \n\n\n\nDaniel identifies market opportunities and analyzes the alternative protein industry landscape. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-state-of-the-industry-plant-based-meat-seafood-eggs-and-dairy/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GFI22014_SOTIR-2022-webinar-graphics-feature_PB.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-state-of-the-industry-plant-based-meat-seafood-eggs-and-dairy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T170000 DTSTAMP:20230406T165547Z CREATED:20230406T165544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T165547Z UID:10000451-1682841600-1683133200@gfi.org SUMMARY:2023 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo DESCRIPTION:2023 AOCS Annual Meeting & ExpoPast\n\n\n\n\nAOCS brings together a global community of scientists and technical professionals like you seeking to solve some of the most pressing challenges related to sustainability\, food technology\, and more. \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\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nConnect with other passionate professionals to ignite new ideas and reinvigorate your work. The 2023 annual meeting technical program will feature 80+ sessions across 10 interest areas for specialists in fats\, oils\, proteins\, surfactants\, and related materials – with additional opportunities to learn about hot industry topics and meet with colleagues and leaders in the space. Over this two and a half day program you will have easy access to hundreds of presentations and posters from chemists\, engineers\, technologists\, nutritionists\, and researchers like you from around the world — including unique multidisciplinary sessions that bring together multiple interest areas to find solutions to shared problems. \n\n\n\nWith exclusive opportunities to network with science-minded academic and industry professionals\, you will leave refreshed and ready to take on new challenges in your work. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/2023-aocs-annual-meeting-expo/ LOCATION:Colorado Convention Center\, 700 14th St\, Denver\, California\, 80202\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T130000 DTSTAMP:20240424T123647Z CREATED:20230329T212410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T123647Z UID:10000447-1683028800-1683032400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Alternative protein networking mixer DESCRIPTION:Alternative protein networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nThis event is designed to bring together entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, policymakers\, innovators\, and others interested in the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI following the release of our annual State of the Industry reports and webinar series for a networking event to collaborate with others interested in the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. A few days before the event\, you’ll have the option to request meetings with specific attendees. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the industry. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to your participation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/alternative-protein-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GFI22014_SOTIR-2022-webinar-graphics-header_Networking.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T120000 DTSTAMP:20230501T205921Z CREATED:20230413T211120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T205921Z UID:10000454-1683201600-1683201600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Navigating FDA’s Pre-Market Food Ingredient Evaluation Programs DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Navigating FDA’s Pre-Market Food Ingredient Evaluation ProgramsPast\n\n\n\n\nThis month’s webinar\, The Business of Alt Protein: Navigating FDA’s Pre-Market Food Ingredient Evaluation Programs\, An introduction to food additives\, color additives\, and GRAS ingredients will help participants navigate the agency’s pre-market food ingredient evaluation programs\, including the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) Notification Program\, and the food and color additive petition programs. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and the FDA for a seminar on how to navigate the agency’s pre-market food ingredient evaluation programs\, including the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) Notification Program\, and the food and color additive petition programs. During this webinar\, you’ll hear directly from the FDA about: \n\n\n\n\nThe Federal Food\, Drug\, & Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) as it pertains to ingredients added to conventional food\n\n\n\nAn understanding of the pre-market review processes for food and color additive petitions (FAPs and CAPs)\, including timelines and FDA’s safety review of FAPs and CAPs\n\n\n\nAn understanding of GRAS and FDA’s GRAS Notification Program\, including an understanding of what GRAS means\, common misconceptions about GRAS\, and an overview of the GRAS Notification Program\, including timelines and FDA’s safety evaluation of GRAS notices\n\n\n\nThe “how\, when\, and whys” of engaging with FDA regarding your food ingredient\n\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie (Stiffy) A. Hice\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nRegulatory Review Scientist and Microbiology Reviewer\, Division of Food Ingredients\, Office of Food Additive Safety\, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition\, U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION \n\n\n\nOriginally from Milwaukee\, WI\, Dr. Stiffy Hice received their BS in Biological Science\, with minors in Printmaking and Psychology\, from the University of Tulsa in 2014; and their PhD in Food Science and Technology with a certificate in Food Safety and Defense from Iowa State University in 2019. After graduating from Iowa State University\, Dr. Hice joined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2019 as a Regulatory Review Scientist and Microbiology Reviewer in the Division of Food Ingredients (DFI) within the Office of Food Additive Safety (OFAS). Dr. Hice has managed the review of numerous Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notices—with particular emphasis on microbial-derived ingredients\, bacteriophage preparations and live microbial cultures—as well as approval of direct food additive and color additive petitions that have been submitted to the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) at FDA. As a Regulatory Review Scientist\, one of Dr. Hice’s primary duties is managing both GRAS evaluation teams and petition review teams. Many submissions have robust regulatory and scientific considerations\, which must be evaluated to: (1) issue a response letter regarding the safety conclusions made by the submitter of a GRAS notice\, or (2) approve a food or color additive in response to a petition. As a Microbiology Reviewer\, Dr. Hice is charged with evaluating the microbiological safety of ingredients intended for use in conventional foods. Dr. Hice is also a member of several workgroups\, including the Cultured Meat Premarket Consultation Working Group and the DFI Infant Formula Working Group. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-navigating-fdas-pre-market-food-ingredient-evaluation-programs/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/COR23012_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-May_feature.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T140000 DTSTAMP:20230428T193740Z CREATED:20230428T193737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T193740Z UID:10000461-1683205200-1683208800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Digital Report Launch: The Future Appetite for Alternative Proteins DESCRIPTION:Digital report launch: The future appetite for alternative proteinsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the CSIS Global Food Security Program and the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program for the launch of our new digital report\, The future appetite for alternative proteins by associate fellow Zane Swanson\, director Caitlin Welsh\, and director Joseph Majkut. \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\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nOur domestic and global food systems face challenges that compromise their productivity\, security\, and sustainability. Climate change\, economic shocks\, and geopolitical conflict have altered the production and flow of agricultural goods around the world\, while a growing global population and socioeconomic changes further strain our food systems. \n\n\n\nAnimal agriculture\, though an important source of nutrition and wealth\, can exacerbate the challenges posed by climate change\, disease emergence\, and economic shocks. Today\, many countries are seeking to change the way they produce food\, supplementing animal protein with non-animal protein sources that provide the precise experience of meat but require fewer inputs\, produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions\, and have simpler\, more adaptable supply chains. \n\n\n\nThese are known as alternative proteins. Created using plant-based or cellular agriculture\, alternative proteins have climate change benefits that are well documented\, but relatively less is known about their ability to address the global and domestic risks inherent to today’s food systems. \n\n\n\nWill alternative proteins reduce the risk of zoonotic disease transmission and antimicrobial resistance in food production? Can alternative proteins bolster the resilience of domestic food systems and enhance the economic competitiveness of the United States? And how will they affect the future of our national security? \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming USDA Deputy Under Secretary Sanah Baig\, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow Jon Bateman\, Schmidt Futures Program Scientist Genevieve Croft\, Barclays Managing Director and Global Head of Venture Capital Banking Matt Spence\, and Good Food Institute Founder & President Bruce Friedrich for this in-depth discussion on the role of alternative proteins in addressing global and domestic security considerations. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich serves as GFI’s chief thought leader and relationship-builder\, working in close partnership with GFI’s global teams and food system stakeholders around the world. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/digital-report-launch-the-future-appetite-for-alternative-proteins/ LOCATION:Center for Strategic and International Studies\, 1616 Rhode Island Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20036\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T170000 DTSTAMP:20230413T235705Z CREATED:20230413T212800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T235705Z UID:10000458-1683536400-1683738000@gfi.org SUMMARY:AIM for Climate Summit DESCRIPTION:AIM for Climate SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nThe United States will host the AIM for Climate Summit at the JW Marriott on May 8-10\, 2023\, in Washington\, D.C. \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\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe Summit\, supported by Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR)\, aims to bring together partners to increase and accelerate investment in and support for agriculture and food systems innovation for climate action. \n\n\n\nThe Summit is a premier global event “for the partners\, by the partners” that will provide a game-changing platform for AIM for Climate partners to raise ambition and amplify their work in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation. This event will bring together policymakers\, industry leaders\, producers\, civil society groups\, and scientists and researchers worldwide to drive rapid and transformative climate action. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich serves as GFI’s chief thought leader and relationship-builder\, working in close partnership with GFI’s global teams and food system stakeholders around the world. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroline Bushnell\n\n\n\nVICE PRESIDENT\, CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT \n\n\n\nCaroline Bushnell leads GFI’s Corporate Engagement team in their work with companies and investors around the world to accelerate the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/aim-for-climate-summit/ LOCATION:JW Marriott\, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20004\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T150000 DTSTAMP:20230413T213425Z CREATED:20230413T213422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T213425Z UID:10000453-1683727200-1683730800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Trends and Innovations: The promise of precision fermentation DESCRIPTION:Trends and Innovations: The promise of precision fermentationPast\n\n\n\n\nIn the Trends & Innovations webinar from Food Business News speakers will dive into the power of precision fermentation\, the current challenges holding the market back and what needs to happen to unlock the technology’s full potential. \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\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nPrecision fermentation is set to upend the market for food and beverage ingredients. Investors are flooding the market with capital\, suppliers are forming partnerships with biotechnology companies to discover growth opportunities\, and new ingredient concepts are being introduced at an accelerated pace. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucas Eastham\n\n\n\nSENIOR FERMENTATION SCIENTIST \n\n\n\nLucas Eastham is focused on analyzing fermentation technologies\, and progressing their applications in the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/trends-and-innovations-the-promise-of-precision-fermentation/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/trends-and-innovations-the-promise-of-precision-fermentation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T170000 DTSTAMP:20230316T183938Z CREATED:20230316T183936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T183938Z UID:10000442-1684396800-1684602000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Vegan Women Summit DESCRIPTION:The Vegan Women Summit Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Vegan Women Summit to connect with leading CEOs\, celebrities\, investors\, and other leaders working to build an animal-free future. \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\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe 2023 Vegan Women Summit will take place in New York City and will be a multi-day event featuring the world’s top CEOs\, celebrities\, investors\, and more. Attendees will get to experience some of the most cutting-edge sustainable brands across the future of food\, fashion\, beauty\, and more—including debut products not yet on the market. \n\n\n\nBe inspired by first-of-its-kind fireside chats with changemakers\, learn directly from industry titans\, and be empowered to accelerate your professional and personal growth. \n\n\n\nMix and mingle in the networking courtyard\, and sample hundreds of new plant-based\, sustainable\, and animal-free innovations. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-vegan-women-summit/ LOCATION:99 Scott Studio\, 99 Scott Ave\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11237\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T150000 DTSTAMP:20230420T181930Z CREATED:20230420T181926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T181930Z UID:10000456-1684575000-1684854000@gfi.org SUMMARY:National Restaurant Association Show 2023 DESCRIPTION:National Restaurant Association Show Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI at the National Restaurant Association Show – one of the leading foodservice trade shows\, and an opportunity for alternative protein companies to connect with foodservice operators. \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\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI at the National Restaurant Association Show. This event is one of the leading foodservice conferences and trade shows and offers an opportunity for alternative protein companies to connect with foodservice operators. With over 1800 exhibitors and a packed educational programming agenda\, the National Restaurant Association Show will help you understand upcoming trends and build your network within the foodservice industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/national-restaurant-association-show-2023/ LOCATION:McCormick Place\, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T170000 DTSTAMP:20230302T163845Z CREATED:20230301T213845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T163845Z UID:10000436-1684828800-1684947600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Food Innovation and Investment Summit DESCRIPTION:Food Innovation and Investment SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nThe Food Innovation & Investment Summit features two days of sessions\, networking\, and an innovation showcase highlighting food innovation\, including alternative proteins. \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\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI Startup Innovation Specialist Audrey Gyr at the Food Innovation & Investment Summit in San Francisco. The summit features two days of sessions\, networking\, and an innovation showcase highlighting innovations that contribute to a healthier and more sustainable food system. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudrey Gyr\n\n\n\nSTARTUP INNOVATION SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nAudrey Gyr serves as GFI’s Startup Innovation Specialist\, supporting entrepreneurs and startups in the alternative protein sector and building open-access tools for the industry. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Audrey\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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/food-innovation-and-investment-summit/ CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T130000 DTSTAMP:20230512T175306Z CREATED:20230425T142800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T175306Z UID:10000459-1684843200-1684846800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Plant-based meat manufacturing capacity and pathways for expansion DESCRIPTION:Plant-based meat manufacturing capacity and pathways for expansionPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Bright Green Partners for an overview of a new analysis evaluating manufacturing capacity and recommended pathways for future expansion of the plant-based meat industry. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe plant-based meat category has experienced strong growth over much of the past decade. As product availability and variety grow\, the industry’s supply chains must keep pace to avoid shortages and improve accessibility and affordability. A new report from The Good Food Institute and Bright Green Partners aims to quantify existing global plant-based meat manufacturing capacity and to evaluate the potential for and trade-offs of retrofitting existing facilities to build additional capacity.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a webinar on May 23rd for an overview of this new analysis\, including recommendations to both the public and private sectors seeking to proactively and conscientiously expand global production capacity for plant-based meat products.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST – PLANT-BASED SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nPriera’s role at GFI focuses on accelerating the plant-based meat industry through analyzing their plant-based protein landscape\, identifying emerging technological solutions and bottlenecks\, and communicating with other scientists about advancing alternative protein research. Priera has bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and math from the University of California\, Santa Cruz as well as a master’s and a doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of California\, Los Angeles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFloor Buitelaar\n\n\n\nMANAGING PARTNER\, BRIGHT GREEN PARTNERS \n\n\n\nFloor is an accomplished leader in alt proteins\, and has directed 25+ projects for global clients like Ajinomoto and Kraft Heinz within the alternative protein industry. She is also a sought-after conference speaker\, sharing her insights on industry trends\, challenges and opportunities and an honoree of Forbes 30 Under 30 list due to her work at Bright Green Partners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeinrich von Jagwitz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPROJECT MANAGER\, BRIGHT GREEN PARTNERS \n\n\n\nHeinrich’s work at Bright Green Partners spans all parts of the alt. protein value chain with a special focus on alt. protein production technology and facilities. He has led various design studies for large greenfield facilities as well as due diligence for existing production sites. He acquired his top management consulting expertise during his early career years at the London and Dusseldorf offices of Boston Consulting Group and holds a Ph.D. in particle physics from the University of Oxford. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/plant-based-meat-manufacturing-capacity-and-pathways-for-expansion/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SCI23006_PB-manufacturing-capacity-analysis-webinar-graphics_feature.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/plant-based-meat-manufacturing-capacity-and-pathways-for-expansion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T130000 DTSTAMP:20230501T135047Z CREATED:20230428T192303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T135047Z UID:10000462-1685019600-1685019600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Manufacturing cultured fish fillet DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Manufacturing cultured fish filletPast\n\n\n\n\nLearn how Dr. Frederico Ferreira is combining bioprinting\, electrospinning\, and electrical stimuli to produce cultivated fish fillets. Join us for a networking session after Dr. Ferreira’s talk to meet your next collaborator! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nCultivating seafood that recapitulates the taste and texture of conventional seafood requires leveraging multiple techniques. In this seminar\, Dr. Frederico Ferreira of Técnico Lisboa will explain his GFI-funded research that combines bioprinting\, electrospinning\, and electrical stimuli to produce whole-cut cultivated fish fillets. \n\n\n\n\nMore about the discussion\n3D bioprinting has the potential to produce structured cultivated meat products of complex biomimetic designs shaping\, in a balancing manner\, muscle and fat-rich regions at a scale of tenths of millimetre. On the other hand\, electrospun fibers can be produced\, with diameters at the nanoscale\, able to mimic collagen geometries typical of fish myoseptum. Electroconductive fibers have been previously used to support electrical stimulation during maturation of several tissues\, including muscle. Different approaches for manufacturing 3D multi-material fish fillet exploring bioprinting and electrospun scaffolds will be presented. Novel formulations of muscle and fat edible bioinks\, compatible with fish myoblasts and adipocytes\, were developed using a macroalgae’s polysaccharide and natural conductive conjugated molecules. Zein proteins were used to produce polymeric fibers. Different cross-linking strategies will be presented. Edible conductive molecules can be introduced as dopants into the muscle bioinks formulations and electrospun fibers to increase electroconductivity and support electrical stimulation during muscle maturation. Microalgae containing polyunsaturated fatty acids\, as omega-3\, can be introduced into the fat bioinks. All bioinks and fibers were characterized for their biocompatibility as well as structural and mechanic properties. Several 3D designs of fish products were conceptualized and prototyped produced to demonstrate the wide range potential of the approaches considered. Finally\, strategies for fish cell culture will be discussed.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin our networking session after the webinar\n\n\n\nJoin this networking event to discuss the latest scientific developments in cultivated seafood. During the networking session\, you will be matched with five other attendees and have eight minutes to chat with each one. You will also have the opportunity to choose other attendees to connect with\, either individually or based on mutual interests. You can talk about your research\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar and we encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrederico Ferreira\, MBA\, PhD\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE PROFESSOR\, INSTITUTE FOR BIOENGINEERING AND BIOSCIENCES (IBB) AND DEPARTMENT OF BIOENGINEERING OF INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TÉCNICO\, UNIVERSIDADE DE LISBOA \n\n\n\nFrederico Ferreira has a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London (2004). He also holds a B.Sc. (1999) in Applied Chemistry with specialization in Biotechnology and an MBA (2008)\, both from NOVA University. Currently\, Frederico is a Professor at Técnico Lisboa\, where his research and teaching are committed to fostering innovation and sustainability. Dr. Frederico has expertise in developing new biomaterials for stem cell cultivation and differentiation\, electrospun fiber production\, design of electroconductive scaffolds\, and stem cell cultivation under electrical stimuli. Currently\, his research group is developing novel edible bioinks and fibers made from algae-driven materials to bioprint engineered fish tissue. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-manufacturing-cultured-fish-fillet/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SCI23030_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-May_featured.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-manufacturing-cultured-fish-fillet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T150000 DTSTAMP:20230519T140755Z CREATED:20230519T140751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T140755Z UID:10000466-1685628000-1685631600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Reimagining meat: The scientific case for alternative proteins DESCRIPTION:Reimagining meat: The scientific case for alternative proteinsPast\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in learning how your skills as a scientist can be leveraged to make an impact in the alternative protein industry? GFI’s scientists are ready to show you the way. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us for an exciting introduction to the world of alternative protein research and its abundance of scientific opportunities. Our subject matter experts will share how both familiar and emerging technologies are being harnessed to accelerate foundational research in meat made with plants\, animal stem cells\, and microbes. Explore how you can apply your expertise in this domain of high-impact research—where innovation meets growing societal demands for a more sustainable and just protein supply. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nOur theory of change and the case for alternative proteins \n\n\n\nKey technical opportunities and innovations in plant-based\, cultivated\, and fermentation technologies\n\n\n\nOur internal grants and external funding landscape\n\n\n\nUseful resources for collaborative research on alternative proteins \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the webinar to learn more about the exciting trajectory of research in alternative proteins that is leading to a paradigm shift in the way we think of meat.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/reimagining-meat-the-scientific-case-for-alternative-proteins/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SCI23031_Reimagining-meat-event-graphics_header-featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/reimagining-meat-the-scientific-case-for-alternative-proteins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T100000 DTSTAMP:20230519T141603Z CREATED:20230519T141600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T141603Z UID:10000464-1686127500-1686132000@gfi.org SUMMARY:V-Label webinar: A deep dive into vegan seafood alternatives DESCRIPTION:V-Label webinar: A deep dive into vegan seafood alternativesPast\n\n\n\n\nIn light of World Ocean Day\, V-Label is organizing a webinar on the vegan seafood market. \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\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nWith increasing concerns about sustainability and animal welfare\, many consumers are turning to vegan options when it comes to seafood. This shift in consumer demand presents a unique opportunity for businesses to offer innovative and sustainable alternatives to traditional seafood products. In this webinar\, V-Label will explore the latest trends and developments in the vegan seafood market\, as well as the challenges and opportunities that businesses face in meeting the growing demand for these plant-based options. Whether you are a food manufacturer\, retailer\, or distributor\, this webinar is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve and tap into this rapidly growing market. Explore the exciting world of vegan seafood alternatives and discover new opportunities for your business. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarlotte Lucas\n\n\n\nSENIOR CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nCarlotte supports the food industry to make delicious and affordable plant-based meat available across Europe\, and prepare the sector for the arrival of cultivated meat. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/v-label-webinar-a-deep-dive-into-vegan-seafood-alternatives/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/v-label-webinar-a-deep-dive-into-vegan-seafood-alternatives/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T140000 DTSTAMP:20230809T210426Z CREATED:20230526T213709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T210426Z UID:10000470-1686661200-1686664800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Structuring plant-based whole muscle cut analogs DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Structuring plant-based whole muscle cut analogsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Mario Martinez to learn about his work structuring plant-based whole muscle cuts using extrusion and less refined protein fractions 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\nEvent speaker\n\n\n\nDr. Mario Martinez \n\n\n\nAssociate Professor and Sapere Aude Research Leader at the Department of Food Science\, Aarhus University\, Denmark \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nTraditional meat consumers represent the largest consumer segment and\, therefore\, plant-based foods resembling meat in taste and texture have the best chance for widespread adoption. In this presentation\, Dr. Mario Martinez\, Associate Professor at Aarhus University and GFI grantee\, will provide methods to unlock the fabrication of plant-based whole-muscle cut analogues using less refined plant protein fractions and scalable technologies (e.g.\, extrusion). Results from minimal processing will highlight the structuring synergies among endogenous components (e.g.\, polysaccharides and minerals) and exogenous ones (fabricated fillers). Finally\, the in vivo sensory description of these sustainably produced food structures will be discussed. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMario Martinez\, PhD\n\n\n\nAssociate Professor and Sapere Aude Research Leader at the Department of Food Science\, Aarhus University\, Denmark \n\n\n\nMario Martinez is Associate Professor and Sapere Aude Research Leader at the Department of Food Science at Aarhus University in Denmark. His research program focuses on translational biopolymer science\, approaching the structure and function of food biopolymers\, their binding potential to plant secondary metabolites\, the elucidation of their complex structural biochemistry\, and their food structuring behavior. During the last years\, his team has also worked on the fundamental aspects related to the structuring technologies of semi-solid plant-based foods\, as well as the establishment of green derivation routes of polysaccharides into high-performing biomaterials. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-structuring-plant-based-whole-muscle-cut-analogs/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SCI23034_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-June_header-feature.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-structuring-plant-based-whole-muscle-cut-analogs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T133000 DTSTAMP:20230612T180309Z CREATED:20230523T145944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T180309Z UID:10000475-1687348800-1687354200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Opportunity thinking\, how to drive focus in innovation DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Opportunity thinking\, how to drive focus in innovationPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and NewEdge for a seminar on Opportunity Thinking®\, a set of principles and processes that guide how to find\, define\, and capture opportunity\, driving focus in innovation efforts. In this seminar\, NewEdge will discuss the difference between ideas and opportunities and will provide tools for how to think strategically about this at your own company. \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\nEvent speaker\n\n\n\nPam Henderson\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\nCEO and Founder\, New Edge \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and NewEdge\, a growth and innovation strategy firm\, for a seminar on Opportunity Thinking®\, a set of principles and processes that guide how to find\, define\, and capture opportunity\, driving focus in innovation efforts. In this seminar\, NewEdge will discuss the difference between ideas and opportunities and will provide tools for how to think strategically about this at your own company. Topics will include:  \n\n\n\n\nHow to toggle between individual product ideas and the larger market opportunities to get bigger ideas and longer-term roadmaps\n\n\n\nDefine the three elements of opportunity (needs\, value creators\, and conditions) and learn why all three are needed for success\n\n\n\nSee the tools come to life through examples of failure and success in the alternative protein space\n\n\n\n\nThis seminar is ideal for both entrepreneurs and established companies. You’ll walk away better equipped to focus your efforts on where your company can thrive.  \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-opportunity-thinking-how-to-drive-focus-in-innovation/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/COR23017_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-June_featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-opportunity-thinking-how-to-drive-focus-in-innovation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T170000 DTSTAMP:20230612T151900Z CREATED:20230308T160406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T151900Z UID:10000440-1687852800-1687971600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech New York DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech New YorkPast\n\n\n\n\nFuture Food-Tech’s dedicated Alternative Proteins Summit brings the alternative protein industry together to explore new approaches to scaling novel technologies. \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\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nReturning for its third year\, Future Food-Tech’s dedicated Alternative Proteins Summit in New York reunites the protein industry in person to explore new approaches to scaling novel technologies. \n\n\n\nTaking place on June 27-28\, the summit will not only include debates\, panels\, and presentations but will also give delegates the opportunity to taste the future of food. Join GFI team members in attending the Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins Summit for two days of lively sessions\, networking\, and delicious food. \n\n\n\nUse code GFI10 for a discount! \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/future-food-tech-new-york/ LOCATION:New York Mariott Marquis\, 1535 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T130000 DTSTAMP:20230622T201110Z CREATED:20230622T194656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T201110Z UID:10000477-1689075000-1689080400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Fish & CHIPS: Collaborative Huddle for Ideation & Problem-Solving DESCRIPTION:Fish & CHIPS: Collaborative Huddle for Ideation & Problem-SolvingPast\n\n\n\n\nCalling all cultivated seafood researchers! Join us for our inaugural collaborative huddle on July 11th. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging virtual collaborative huddle hosted by The Good Food Institute. This event aims to bring together cultivated seafood researchers from around the world\, providing them with a unique platform to connect\, network\, and tackle shared technical challenges head-on. \n\n\n\nDuring the registration process\, we encourage you to select specific topics of interest\, allowing us to create breakout groups that maximize the potential for productive discussions and innovative problem-solving. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of our inaugural collaborative huddle! \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/fish-and-chips-collaborative-huddle-for-ideation-and-problem-solving/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SCI23038_webinar-graphics-fish-and-chips-July_featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/fish-and-chips-collaborative-huddle-for-ideation-and-problem-solving/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T110000 DTSTAMP:20230707T201537Z CREATED:20230705T150009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T201537Z UID:10000478-1689678000-1689678000@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFI's Research Grant Program: 2023 RFP information session one DESCRIPTION:GFI’s Research Grant Program: 2023 RFP information session onePast\n\n\n\n\nThe greatest time of the year is upon us: GFI research grant season! Funding for alternative protein research is up for grabs\, and we’ll walk you through GFI’s RFP step-by-step. \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 greatest time of the year is upon us: GFI research grant season! Funding for alternative protein research is up for grabs\, and we’ll walk you through GFI’s RFP step-by-step. This year\, we are inviting proposals for projects of up to 24 months in duration\, and up to $250\,000. This RFP seeks research proposals on four topic areas that address pressing scientific and technological challenges facing the alternative protein industry. To learn the ins and outs of securing GFI funding for your groundbreaking work\, don’t miss this upcoming webinar and Q&A with GFI’s leading science and technology experts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfi-research-grant-program-2023-rfp-information-session-one/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SCI23042_RGP-webinar-graphics_feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/gfi-research-grant-program-2023-rfp-information-session-one/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T200000 DTSTAMP:20230711T151756Z CREATED:20230705T150016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T151756Z UID:10000484-1689710400-1689710400@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFI's Research Grant Program: 2023 RFP information session two DESCRIPTION:GFI’s Research Grant Program: 2023 RFP information session twoPast\n\n\n\n\nThe greatest time of the year is upon us: GFI research grant season! Funding for alternative protein research is up for grabs\, and we’ll walk you through GFI’s RFP step-by-step. \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 greatest time of the year is upon us: GFI research grant season! Funding for alternative protein research is up for grabs\, and we’ll walk you through GFI’s RFP step-by-step. This year\, we are inviting proposals for projects of up to 24 months in duration\, and up to $250\,000. This RFP seeks research proposals on four topic areas that address pressing scientific and technological challenges facing the alternative protein industry. To learn the ins and outs of securing GFI funding for your groundbreaking work\, don’t miss this upcoming webinar and Q&A with GFI’s leading science and technology experts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfi-research-grant-program-2023-rfp-information-session-two/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SCI23042_RGP-webinar-graphics_feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/gfi-research-grant-program-2023-rfp-information-session-two/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T120000 DTSTAMP:20230707T153315Z CREATED:20230628T153948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T153315Z UID:10000480-1689850800-1689854400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The State of Global Policy on Alternative Proteins DESCRIPTION:The State of Global Policy on Alternative Proteins webinarPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a webinar covering the current landscape of public investment in alternative proteins. This webinar will provide a global analysis of government action and investment in plant-based\, cultivated\, and fermented foods. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us for a webinar covering the current landscape of public investment in alternative proteins. This webinar will provide a global analysis of government action and investment in plant-based\, cultivated\, and fermented foods. \n\n\n\nWe’ll cover: \n\n\n\n\nGlobal public funding for the alternative protein category\, including R&D\, product commercialization\, capacity building\, and more.\n\n\n\nRegulatory updates from 2022 and the state of global regulation.\n\n\n\nTrends in alternative protein investment by region\, sector\, and strategy.\n\n\n\nDeep dives on major governments from local GFI affiliates.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Carter\n\n\n\nPOLICY ASSOCIATE \n\n\n\nMichael supports the Policy team by providing original writing and analysis in support of alternative protein development and deployment. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElena Walden\n\n\n\nSENIOR POLICY MANAGER\, GFI EUROPE \n\n\n\nElena works with policymakers to secure clear labeling rules for sustainable proteins. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdi Ben Tov\n\n\n\nPOLICY MANAGER\, GFI ISRAEL \n\n\n\nAdi is GFI Israel’s policy manager\, working with the Israeli government to promote public funding for the Alternative Protein ecosystem. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen\n\n\n\nSENIOR REGULATORY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRadhika Ramesh\n\n\n\nPOLICY SPECIALIST\, GFI INDIA \n\n\n\nRadhika actively works to increase the policy pathways for the emerging area of food and biotechnology innovation in the smart protein sector. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-state-of-global-policy-on-alternative-proteins/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/POL23001_SOGPR-webinar-graphics_feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-state-of-global-policy-on-alternative-proteins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T130000 DTSTAMP:20230718T151159Z CREATED:20230629T165358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T151159Z UID:10000483-1689858000-1689858000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Computational modeling workflows for cultivated meat yield prediction DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Computational modeling workflows for cultivated meat yield predictionPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn about cutting-edge computational workflows to efficiently predict yield limits in cultivated meat production. \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\nEvent speaker\n\n\n\nDr. Simon Hubbard\, MIMechELead Engineer and Owner\,Upstream Applied Science Ltd. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nThere are a number of factors that affect the yield of cultivated meat production in bioreactors\, including mass transfer\, mixing\, hydrodynamic stress\, and metabolite concentrations. In this work\, computational workflows are being developed to efficiently predict the yield limits of each of these factors. One workflow builds on existing techno-economic analysis models by adding computational fluid dynamics and Bayesian optimization to provide predictions of optimum mass transfer\, mixing\, and hydrodynamic stress bioreactor performance. A second adds genome-scale metabolic modeling to predict cell growth response to metabolite concentrations. This presentation describes these workflows\, detailing progress thus far and the need for further specific developments. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Simon Hubbard\, MIMechE\n\n\n\nLEAD ENGINEER AND OWNER\, UPSTREAM APPLIED SCIENCE LTD. \n\n\n\nSimon has been running his solo consulting business for almost four years\, focusing primarily on the development and application of computational models in the cellular agriculture space. Prior to starting Upstream Applied Science\, Simon spent time in the motorsport\, high-tech product development\, and technology consulting sectors. He has broad experience in computational simulation and mathematical modeling\, with a focus on fluid dynamics simulation tools and applications. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-computational-modeling-workflows-for-cultivated-meat-yield-prediction/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SCI23040_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-July_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-computational-modeling-workflows-for-cultivated-meat-yield-prediction/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T110000 DTSTAMP:20230711T152316Z CREATED:20230711T151010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T152316Z UID:10000489-1690196400-1690196400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Networking & info session one: 2023 GFI Research Grant Program DESCRIPTION:Networking & info session one: 2023 GFI Research Grant ProgramPast\n\n\n\n\nThis event is intended for researchers who are considering applying to GFI’s 2023 Research Grant Program. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect one-on-one with potential collaborators\, and GFI staff will be available to answer questions about the RFP topics and submission process. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis event is intended for researchers who are considering applying to GFI’s 2023 Research Grant Program. We are hoping that this event will serve two purposes: \n\n\n\n\nFor those who have questions about either the application process or the content of your proposal\, this is a chance for you to connect with the appropriate GFI staff member and quickly get answers to your questions.\n\n\n\nThis is a chance to meet one-on-one with other researchers who may have complementary expertise\, and hopefully meet your favorite new collaborator!\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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/networking-and-info-session-one-2023-gfi-research-grant-program/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SCI23045_RFP-info-session-graphics_header-featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/networking-and-info-session-one-2023-gfi-research-grant-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T210000 DTSTAMP:20230711T152229Z CREATED:20230711T152226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T152229Z UID:10000490-1690232400-1690232400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Networking & info session two: 2023 GFI Research Grant Program DESCRIPTION:Networking & info session two: 2023 GFI Research Grant ProgramPast\n\n\n\n\nThis event is intended for researchers who are considering applying to GFI’s 2023 Research Grant Program. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect one-on-one with potential collaborators\, and GFI staff will be available to answer questions about the RFP topics and submission process. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis event is intended for researchers who are considering applying to GFI’s 2023 Research Grant Program. We are hoping that this event will serve two purposes: \n\n\n\n\nFor those who have questions about either the application process or the content of your proposal\, this is a chance for you to connect with the appropriate GFI staff member and quickly get answers to your questions.\n\n\n\nThis is a chance to meet one-on-one with other researchers who may have complementary expertise\, and hopefully meet your favorite new collaborator!\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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/networking-and-info-session-two-2023-gfi-research-grant-program/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SCI23045_RFP-info-session-graphics_header-featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/networking-and-info-session-two-2023-gfi-research-grant-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T110000 DTSTAMP:20230717T184255Z CREATED:20230713T140458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T184255Z UID:10000491-1690282800-1690282800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Manufacturing capacity for fermentation-derived alternative protein production DESCRIPTION:Manufacturing capacity for fermentation-derived alternative protein production webinarPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin The Good Food Institute and Integration Consulting on July 25th to explore the global manufacturing capacity of the fermentation-derived protein sector.   \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nA new report by The Good Food Institute (GFI) and Integration Consulting provides insights into the current state of manufacturing capacity for fermentation-derived proteins and strategies to scale manufacturing to ensure long-term category growth. \n\n\n\nJoin us on July 25th to discover the current global manufacturing landscape of fermentation-derived products. This seminar will also explore the advantages and disadvantages of different strategies to scale up capacity\, from using contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) to developing existing brownfield manufacturing sites and retrofitting used equipment. Finally\, our speakers will address the challenges faced by the industry and present valuable recommendations for overcoming these potential hurdles. \n\n\n\nThe event will include a live question and answer session. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to take an in-depth look at the current and future manufacturing landscapes of the fermentation-derived protein sector! \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATION\, GFI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulian Lempp\n\n\n\nSENIOR DIRECTOR\, EUROPE\, INTEGRATION CONSULTING \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDominic Silvester\n\n\n\nSENIOR CONSULTANT\, INTEGRATION CONSULTING \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/manufacturing-capacity-for-fermentation-derived-alternative-protein-production/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SCI23024_Manufacturing-capacity-webinar-graphics_feature.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/manufacturing-capacity-for-fermentation-derived-alternative-protein-production/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T133000 DTSTAMP:20230707T175509Z CREATED:20230707T161555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T175509Z UID:10000485-1690372800-1690378200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: What’s in a label - standards of identity\, label claims\, and more DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: What’s in a label – standards of identity\, label claims\, and morePast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Greenberg Traurig\, an international law firm with an extensive Food\, Beverage & Agribusiness Practice\, for a presentation on labeling\, standards of identity\, nomenclature\, label claims and more. This talk will be applicable for companies across the plant-based\, cultivated meat\, and precision fermentation sectors as they bring their products to market in the United States.   \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent speaker\n\n\n\nJustin ProchnowShareholder\, Greenberg Traurig LLP \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Greenberg Traurig\, an international law firm with an extensive Food\, Beverage & Agribusiness Practice\, for a presentation on labeling\, standards of identity\, nomenclature\, claims and more. This talk will be applicable for companies across the plant-based\, cultivated meat\, and precision fermentation sectors as they bring their products to market in the United States. \n\n\n\nTopics will include: \n\n\n\n\nFederal labeling regulations applicable to food and beverage products\n\nStatements of identity\n\n\n\nNet quantity of contents\n\n\n\nNutrition facts panels\n\n\n\nProper naming of ingredients\n\n\n\nClaims \n\n\n\n\n\nClaims and substantiation\n\n\n\nManufacturing and SOPs\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Prochnow\n\n\n\nSHAREHOLDER\, GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP \n\n\n\nJustin Prochnow works in the Denver office of the international law firm Greenberg Traurig. Currently\, Greenberg Traurig has 2000+ lawyers in 42 offices around the U.S. and internationally and attorneys practicing in almost every area. He is the co-chair of our national Food\, Beverage and Agribusiness Group which has attorneys in a wide range of practice areas assisting companies in the food\, beverage\, dietary supplement\, and cosmetic/personal care products industries. His practice focuses exclusively on representing companies in these industries. He represents companies on a wide range of regulatory issues\, from labeling and advertising review\, including websites\, infomercials\, labels\, and brochures\, to assisting with FDA inspections and warning letters. He also works with companies to respond to FDA inquiries regarding complaints and assists with implementing recalls when necessary.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Greenberg Traurig\n\n\n\nGreenberg Traurig’s Food\, Beverage & Agribusiness Practice leverages their deep experience representing some of the most significant participants in the food\, beverage\, agribusiness\, dietary supplement\, and personal care products industries. The Agribusiness team is globally ranked in Chambers & Partners\, and Law360 has named them a “Food & Beverage Practice Group of the Year\,” with a team member being recognized as a Law360 MVP for Food & Beverage. They represent clients on a broad range of matters in the sector\, including those involving agrotech\, environmental\, finance\, intellectual property\, labor and employment\, litigation\, M&A\, real estate\, regulatory\, restructuring\, and tax matters. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-whats-in-a-label-standards-of-identity-label-claims-and-more/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/business-of-alt-proteins-july-feature.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-whats-in-a-label-standards-of-identity-label-claims-and-more/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T130000 DTSTAMP:20230808T223135Z CREATED:20230808T223133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T223135Z UID:10000496-1692792000-1692795600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Introduction to Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Introduction to Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Foodsteps for a seminar on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). We’ll discuss best practices for conducting LCAs\, what to be aware of before conducting LCAs\, and how companies can use LCA results to understand and communicate their environmental impact. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nLife cycle assessments (LCAs) are the most widely used tool for quantifying and evaluating the environmental impact of producing goods and services. Join GFI and Foodsteps\, a UK-based company which helps food businesses understand and communicate their environmental impact with confidence\, for a seminar on LCAs. We will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nThe fundamentals of LCAs – what they are\, when they should be used\, and how they should be conducted.\n\n\n\nWhat companies should be aware of before embarking on an LCA.\n\n\n\nAn overview of GFI’s newly released LCA Guide\, which contains detailed guidance and best practices for alternative protein companies interested in undertaking LCAs. \n\n\n\nAn inside look into the unique software Foodsteps has modeled for GFI’s community to measure\, understand\, and reduce alternative protein impact.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTom Chapman\n\n\n\nFOOD SYSTEMS IMPACT ADVISOR\, GFI CONSULTANT \n\n\n\nTom Chapman\, is a food system impact advisor with a focus on alternative proteins. He is currently Head of Food Systems Impact for Sentient Ventures\, a VC fund focused on plant and fermentation-enabled FoodTech. In addition\, with GFI he has developed a series of industry tools\, such as the GFI & FAIRR ESG Framework for Alternative Protein companies and the recently published LCA Guide for Alternative Protein Manufacturers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaura Heinbokel\n\n\n\nSENIOR LCA DATA ANALYST\, FOODSTEPS \n\n\n\nMaura is a Senior LCA Analyst at Foodsteps\, a tech company that supports food businesses in measuring and reducing their environmental impacts. During her time at Foodsteps\, she has led the delivery of numerous life-cycle assessments for food service companies and food brands\, while also expanding the team’s capacity for insights that span from farm to fork. Prior to her role at Foodsteps\, Maura supported organizations both large and small in translating their data to improve stakeholder outcomes. She previously worked as a Strategy and Analytics Consultant for U.S. Government clients at IBM before relocating to Bangalore\, India\, to assess the efficacy of South Indian rural development programs as an Impact Manager at a local NGO. Driven by a strong passion for building people-centered\, nature-friendly food and farming systems\, Maura holds both an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and a BSc in Science\, Technology\, and International Affairs from Georgetown University. She can often be found whipping up delicious plant-based dinners and extolling the virtues of the humble legume. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Arnott\n\n\n\nPRODUCT MANAGER\, FOODSTEPS \n\n\n\nPaul boasts an extensive professional background encompassing a remarkable span of 15 years\, during which he has cultivated invaluable expertise in the realms of product management and software engineering. Notably\, his illustrious tenure spans 7 years as the distinguished head of product for an ensemble of sports performance management utilities at Hudl\, a preeminent global trailblazer in this domain. Within his current capacity at Foodsteps\, Paul shoulders the pivotal charge of formulating and executing the strategic vision\, trajectory\, and realization of the Foodsteps life-cycle assessment platform. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Foodsteps\n\n\n\nWith food creating 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions\, Foodsteps are a UK food-tech startup dedicated to helping the food industry further understand and communicate the carbon impact of their recipes\, products and food items – making impact targets easier to achieve. \n\n\n\nFrom Life Cycle Assessments from cradle to grave\, to carbon rating labels on your menus – Foodsteps offers an inclusive data suite which is easy to use for any team. Learn more. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-introduction-to-life-cycle-assessments-lcas/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/COR23027_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-August_header-featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-introduction-to-life-cycle-assessments-lcas/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T130000 DTSTAMP:20230821T161128Z CREATED:20230718T153848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T161128Z UID:10000492-1692882000-1692882000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Jumpstarting techno-economic analysis for fermentation DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Jumpstarting techno-economic analysis for fermentationPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn about a new techno-economic analysis tool for fermentation designed to empower companies to better understand the economics required to launch their bioproducts in the mass market. \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\nEvent speakers\n\n\n\nBrentan Alexander\, Ph.D.Crystal Bleecher\, P.E. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nFermentation technology holds immense potential in the alternative protein space\, but determining commercial-scale production costs has always been a complex and costly challenge for the sector. \n\n\n\nIn June\, Synonym launched Scaler\, its new techno-economic analysis tool for fermentation designed to empower alternative protein companies with a better understanding of the unit economics required to launch their bioproducts in the mass market. \n\n\n\nCompanies looking for a techno-economic analysis for fermentation can now use Scaler to model their costs of building a commercial-scale facility and producing at industrial-scale. Users can refine over 50 parameters in their models\, including variables related to fermentation\, feedstock\, media\, downstream processing\, financing assumptions and more. After providing these inputs\, users receive a customized report with key insights about their process\, including a CapEx breakdown\, COGS\, breakdown\, sensitivity analysis\, bankability analysis and facility sizing analysis. \n\n\n\nDuring this seminar\, the audience will hear directly from the brains behind the model powering Scaler\, Brentan Alexander\, Chief Investment Officer at Synonym\, and Crystal Bleecher\, Director of Engineering at Synonym. Combined\, Brentan and Crystal have many years of experience financing and designing large-scale infrastructure projects across novel technologies and industries. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrentan Alexander\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nCHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER\, SYNONYM \n\n\n\nBrentan has a strong entrepreneurial background and has devoted his career to mitigating climate impacts through the commercialization of novel technologies. He has deep technical expertise that allows him to engage with project finance and development at a foundational level\, ​​wrapping underlying technical breakthroughs in the required commercial structures to enable financing. He has seen over 1\,000 different projects over his career\, giving him unparalleled perspective into the structures\, risks\, and opportunities that are attractive to project finance investors and the minimum requirements to attract capital. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining Synonym\, Brentan served in numerous executive roles at New Energy Risk\, a leading technology performance insurer\, and oversaw the underwriting\, structuring and execution of every deal that New Energy Risk closed\, representing over $2BN in deployed insurance capital and $3BN in total project capital. Prior to New Energy Risk\, Brentan was an engineer\, tackling projects in failure root-cause analysis\, manufacturing quality control\, validation test design\, engineering design review\, and technology R&D for clients including Shell\, Microsoft\, BP\, General Motors\, and Columbia Sportswear. \n\n\n\nBrentan received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in Mechanical Engineering\, where he focused on solid fuel gasification and syngas utilization using solid-oxide fuel cell technology. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications\, has presented at a variety of technical symposia\, and has been honored as an NDSEG Fellow (2009-2012) and a Rohsenow Fellow (2007-2008). He holds MS and BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrystal Bleecher\, P.E.\n\n\n\nDIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING\, SYNONYM \n\n\n\nCrystal is a professionally licensed chemical engineer and subject matter expert in fermentation process and facility design. She has over 18 years of experience tackling the challenges of commercializing novel fermentation processes and has extensive experience in process optimization\, value engineering\, and sterile and hygienic design. \n\n\n\nCrystal began her career as a process engineer\, working for cellulosic biofuel start-ups.  Most recently\, she spent 10 years at Merrick & Company\, leading a team of process engineers to develop designs for large capital fermentation projects\, ranging from $50-$800 million total installed cost. Crystal’s career has been dedicated to developing complex engineering solutions for the renewable fuel & alternative protein industries. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-jumpstarting-techno-economic-analysis-for-fermentation/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SCI23053_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-August_header-featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-jumpstarting-techno-economic-analysis-for-fermentation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T170000 DTSTAMP:20230724T193319Z CREATED:20230724T193316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T193319Z UID:10000494-1694073600-1694192400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Plant-Based World Expo DESCRIPTION:Plant-Based World ExpoPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI at the only 100% plant-based expo for retail and food service. Find new plant-based companies or exhibit to over 3\,000 food industry attendees. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nPlant-Based World Expo is a leading trade show for plant-based industries. Find new plant-based companies or exhibit your company to over 3\,000 food industry attendees\, including retailers\, food service companies\, investors\, distributors\, and chefs. \n\n\n\nGFI Associate Director of Industry Intelligence & Initiatives Emma Ignaszewski will speak on a panel titled: The Next Generation of Plant-Based Protein on Thursday\, September 7th at 2 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmma Ignaszewski\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE DIRECTOR\, INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE & INITIATIVES \n\n\n\nEmma Ignaszewski oversees the corporate engagement team’s industry intelligence and initiatives to catalyze corporate innovation that will radically transform the food system and deliver alternative protein products that compete on the key drivers of consumer choice: taste\, price\, and convenience. \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 October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/plant-based-world-expo-2023/ LOCATION:Javits Center\, 429 11th Ave\, New York\, New York\, 10001\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR