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:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T151500 DTSTAMP:20231127T195730Z CREATED:20230830T145533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T195730Z UID:10000499-1694614500-1694618100@gfi.org SUMMARY:Accessing Financing through the Department of Energy DESCRIPTION:Accessing Financing through the Department of Energy\nJoin us for a webinar with Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Adam Lowry\, Senior Consultant and Contractor\, Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Program Office (LPO)\, to learn about how alternative proteins companies can unlock the critical funding they need to scale their manufacturing through the DOE. In addition\, watch remarks by LPO Director Jigar Shah. \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 recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nThe U.S. Department of Energy Loan Program Office\, through its Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program\, provides loan guarantees for innovative manufacturing facility projects based in the US that support clean energy deployment and industrial decarbonization.  \n\n\n\nAlternative protein companies are eligible to apply for these loan guarantees\, consistent with the new Title 17 Program Guidance released in May 2023. This funding can be used to support the development of commercial-scale facilities\, including first-of-a-kind plants that are commercializing novel technologies at scale.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar recording\, Adam Lowry—co-founder and former CEO of Ripple Foods and Senior Consultant with DOE’s Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program—explains the LPO’s loan application process and offers guidance to help alternative protein companies determine their eligibility and submit applications. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, Congresswoman Julia Brownley and LPO Director Jigar Shah provided brief remarks covering how the Department of Energy can help alternative protein companies unlock the funding they need to scale manufacturing. \n\n\n\nCompanies of all stages are welcome and encouraged to join. For later-stage companies who can take advantage of this opportunity today\, this webinar will put you on the path toward a potential application. For companies who aren’t yet ready for scaled manufacturing\, the webinar will set you up for future success.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nReview the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program for an overview of the program. \n\n\n\n\nTitle 17 Program Guidance* \n\n\n\nTitle 17 Frequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nSchedule a no-fee\, pre-application consultation with the DOE’s Loan Program Office. \n\n\n\n\n*Alternative proteins will best fit under “Industrial decarbonization technologies\,” listed on page 15. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Lowry\n\n\n\nSENIOR CONSULTANT\, TITLE 17 CLEAN ENERGY FINANCING PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY’S (DOE) LOAN PROGRAM OFFICE (LPO) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJigar Shah\n\n\n\nDIRECTOR\, LOAN PROGRAMS OFFICE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCongresswoman Julia Brownley\n\n\n\nREPRESENTING CALIFORNIA’S 26TH DISTRICT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroline Bushnell\n\n\n\nSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT\, GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE (GFI) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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/accessing-financing-through-the-department-of-energy/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/COR23029_DOE-LPO-webinar-graphics_featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/accessing-financing-through-the-department-of-energy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T150000 DTSTAMP:20230908T162632Z CREATED:20230908T162628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T162632Z UID:10000501-1694700000-1694703600@gfi.org SUMMARY:How Alternative Protein Drives a More Sustainable Food System DESCRIPTION:How Alternative Protein Drives a More Sustainable Food SystemPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the featured speakers for an enlightening interview-style webinar as they explore the fascinating world of alternative protein and its pivotal role in driving a more sustainable food system. \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\nDiscover the diverse range of alternative protein sources that are revolutionizing the food landscape and offering sustainable solutions to global challenges. Gain insights into the future of alternative protein with exciting advancements and innovations on the horizon. The esteemed panelists will delve into current trends\, challenges\, and opportunities that lie ahead in this dynamic industry. \n\n\n\nUncover the role of protein analyzers and their contribution to the development and improvement of alternative protein products. Learn how these cutting-edge tools empower researchers and manufacturers to analyze protein content\, enabling the creation of more sustainable and nutritious food options. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge with industry experts and engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the future of alternative protein. Reserve your spot now. \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/how-alternative-protein-drives-a-more-sustainable-food-system/ 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/how-alternative-protein-drives-a-more-sustainable-food-system/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230918T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T235959 DTSTAMP:20230802T180543Z CREATED:20230728T154534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T180543Z UID:10000495-1694995200-1695254399@gfi.org SUMMARY:Good Food Conference 2023 DESCRIPTION:Good Food Conference 2023Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in San Francisco this September\, along with a diversity of innovators\, scientists\, policymakers\, industry leaders\, and global champions working to create a future where alternative proteins are no longer alternative. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nAs GFI’s flagship gathering\, this year’s Good Food Conference® will convene a diversity of people\, representing a diversity of places and perspectives\, to transform food and agriculture for the better—together. Through in-depth sessions\, workshops\, networking\, interactive exhibits\, and delicious\, game-changing food\, we’ll learn so much\, address head-on the biggest challenges facing the field\, get energized and inspired\, and double down on creating an altogether brighter food future—together. \n\n\n\nExplore our conference website to learn more about what’s in store and stay in the loop as planning progresses. \n\n\n\nSee you in September! \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/good-food-conference-2023/ LOCATION:Fort Mason Center\, 2 Marina Blvd\, San Francisco\, California\, 94123\, United States CATEGORIES:GFI - hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GFC2023-conference-post_featured_img.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T150000 DTSTAMP:20230912T164941Z CREATED:20230821T170147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T164941Z UID:10000497-1695286800-1695308400@gfi.org SUMMARY:INNOV-EAT Expedition - Trailblazing\, failing and setting sail: A quest for food systems innovations DESCRIPTION:INNOV-EAT Expedition – Trailblazing\, failing and setting sail: A quest for food systems innovationsPast\n\n\n\n\nEmbark on a trailblazing adventure\, exploring groundbreaking innovations and strategies to transform global food systems. Prepare to challenge the status quo and address the root causes of food system issues. \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\nInnovation comes with its share of failures. This event will celebrate the lessons learned from these missteps and embrace them as stepping stones on our path to success. Through engaging keynote presentations and panel discussions\, bold changemakers will openly share and learn from the failures that have paved the way for innovation. \n\n\n\nThe event will bring together experts from diverse backgrounds\, uniting stakeholders across the food system\, including youth. We aim to cultivate a community that champions systemic innovation and technology. By fostering collaboration\, we strive to inspire action toward a resilient\, inclusive\, and sustainable food future. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShayna Fertig\n\n\n\nSENIOR ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT\, GFI \n\n\n\nShayna Fertig is our Senior Advisor to the President\, working to build out GFI’s high level relationships. \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/innov-eat-expedition/ LOCATION:The Forum\, Columbia University\, 125 St and Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 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:20230928T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T235959 DTSTAMP:20230912T143928Z CREATED:20230823T160838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T143928Z UID:10000498-1695859200-1696031999@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech London Innovation and Investment from Farm to Fork DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech London: Innovation and Investment from Farm to ForkPast\n\n\n\n\nFuture Food-Tech brings together global food corporates\, investors and technology start-ups from around the world to uncover the most exciting innovations in the agri-food sector\, forging the right partnerships to take those solutions to 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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nFuture Food-Tech is back in London on September 28-29\, bringing together over 800 leaders from food brands\, ingredient providers\, pioneering entrepreneurs\, and investors\, to address the challenges in creating foods that are nutritious\, accessible\, and climate-smart. \n\n\n\nThe 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\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinus Pardoe\n\n\n\nUK POLICY MANAGER\, GFI EUROPE \n\n\n\nLinus leads GFI Europe’s work in the UK\, supporting policymakers to optimise the policy and regulatory landscape so that the UK becomes a world-leader in sustainable proteins. He has a background in social policy and research. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSophie Armour\n\n\n\nSENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER AND SPOKESPERSON\, GFI EUROPE \n\n\n\nSophie leads GFI Europe’s communications team\, and drives a positive narrative for sustainable proteins across Europe. \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-london-innovation-and-investment-from-farm-to-fork/ LOCATION:InterContinental London\, 1 Waterview Drive\, London\, United Kingdom 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:20231009T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T235959 DTSTAMP:20231006T150115Z CREATED:20231006T145726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T150115Z UID:10000506-1696809600-1696982399@gfi.org SUMMARY:Food | Ag | Ideas Week DESCRIPTION:Food | Ag | Ideas WeekPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI’s Dr. Priera Panescu will speak at Food | Ag | Ideas Week on Balancing the Plate with Conventional and Alternative Proteins in the Future Food. \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\nFood | Ag | Ideas\, led by Naturally MN and partners\, is an annual multi-day series of speakers\, events\, tours\, and demo showcases to highlight innovative ideas\, make connections across the sectors\, invite leaders to join Minnesota’s entrepreneur and innovation ecosystem\, and move our industry forward\, \n\n\n\nIn 2023\, the theme of FAI is focused on the Future of Food + Ag Innovation: Healthy People\, Planet. Centering the ways in which the food system operates is critical to ensure the future and sustainability of our value chain. \n\n\n\nCome ready to learn and network on October 9th and 10th for the two days of panels at the Minnesota History Center\, and don’t miss out on the array of pre-conference events and experiences starting on October 3rd. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, PLANT-BASEDGFI \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. Prior to joining GFI\, Priera spent almost a decade focusing on polymer\, formulation\, and materials chemistry research. Particularly\, she honed these skills for food security applications by creating novel sustainable agriculture materials and compounds. \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-ag-ideas-week/ CATEGORIES:External hybrid 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/food-ag-ideas-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T153000 DTSTAMP:20231010T144838Z CREATED:20231010T144835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T144838Z UID:10000507-1697119200-1697124600@gfi.org SUMMARY:An Introduction to Precision Fermentation: Application and Challenges DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Precision Fermentation: Application and ChallengesPast\n\n\n\n\nThe SOT Biotechnology and Food Safety Specialty Sections provide an in-depth exploration of the science behind precision fermentation\, the techno-economic challenges faced by this innovative approach\, and the regulatory and safety hurdles that must be navigated for its successful integration into the global 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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nPrecision fermentation is a rapidly emerging technology that promises to revolutionize various industries\, from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. This 90-minute session\, hosted by The SOT Biotechnology and Food Safety Specialty Sections\, will provide an in-depth exploration of the science behind precision fermentation\, the techno-economic challenges faced by this innovative approach\, and the regulatory and safety hurdles that must be navigated for its successful integration into the global market. Furthermore\, the session will examine the sustainability outlook and potential challenges associated with implementing precision fermentation on a large scale. \n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the Science and Techno-Economic Challenges\n\n\n\nRegulatory and Safety Challenges\n\n\n\nSustainability Outlook and Challenges\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATIONGFI \n\n\n\nAdam is a Lead Scientist\, Fermentation at GFI and is focused on the development of biomass fermentation and precision fermentation biotechnology for food protein. He earned a B.S. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Rochester and a Ph.D. from Drexel University College of Medicine in Molecular Biology. Adam’s postdoctoral studies concentrated on fungal genetics and systems biology. During his time in biotech\, Adam implemented gene expression analyses in microbial\, agtech\, and human health studies to better characterize these systems and offer a deeper understanding for strain development and process improvement. \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/an-introduction-to-precision-fermentation-application-and-challenges/ 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/an-introduction-to-precision-fermentation-application-and-challenges/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T141500 DTSTAMP:20230912T191109Z CREATED:20230912T172027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T191109Z UID:10000502-1697720400-1697724900@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Sustainable carbon and nitrogen sources for fermentative production of alternative proteins DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Sustainable carbon and nitrogen sources for fermentative production of alternative proteinsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar to delve into Dr. Ujor’s research\, which has important implications for sustainable and cost-effective protein production via fermentation. \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:Dr. Victor UjorAssistant ProfessorUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nFermentation is an essential player in the quest for sustainable and economical production and formulation of alternative proteins that aptly mimic animal-derived proteins. Towards this goal\, cost-effective carbon and nitrogen sources derived from environmentally benign processes are essential. Notably\, lignocellulose-derived sugars represent renewable and cheaper alternatives to refined sugars and food sources as carbon sources. However\, successful deployment of lignocellulose-derived sugars in the fermentative production of proteins and additives used in formulating alternative proteins is plagued by the co-generation of inhibitory compounds accumulated during the deconstruction of lignocellulosic materials to release fermentable sugars.  \n\n\n\nTo address this challenge\, Dr. Ujor and his team employ adroit engineering of established microbial workhorses as well as screen for novel strains and species that can efficiently neutralize or break down these inhibitory compounds. To minimize reliance on synthetic ammonium—a product of the Haber-Bosch Process characterized by high energy input and emission of large amounts of CO2—they are exploring nitrogen-fixing bacteria as potential drivers of fermentative production of alternative proteins.  \n\n\n\nTheir results show that overexpression of inhibitor detoxifying enzymes arms select bacterial species for increased and rapid removal/tolerance to lignocellulose-derived inhibitory compounds. Similarly\, Dr. Ujor and his team have identified select bacterial species with the inherent ability to utilize the inhibitory compounds as carbon sources. These organisms represent exciting candidates for the fermentative production of alternative proteins\, as well as molecules used as binders and foaming agents during the formulation of alternative proteins. Furthermore\, creating an environment that supports fermentation and nitrogen fixation significantly minimizes the exogenous supply of synthetic ammonium during fermentation. \n\n\n\nJoin GFI for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar to delve into Dr. Ujor’s research\, which has important implications for sustainable and cost-effective protein production via fermentation. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Victor Ujor\n\n\n\nASSISTANT PROFESSOR\, DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE\, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON \n\n\n\nDr. Ujor obtained his bachelor’s degree in Applied Microbiology and Brewing from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology\, Enugu\, Nigeria. He received his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Westminster in London\, UK\, in Applied Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology. After a postdoctoral experience at Ohio State University\, he served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution before joining the University of Wisconsin-Madison as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science in 2021. \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-sustainable-carbon-and-nitrogen-sources-for-fermentative-production-of-alternative-proteins/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SCI23067_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-October_header-featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-sustainable-carbon-and-nitrogen-sources-for-fermentative-production-of-alternative-proteins/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR