BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Good Food Institute - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gfi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Good Food Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T143000 DTSTAMP:20250722T122454Z CREATED:20250717T155337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T122454Z UID:10000703-1755176400-1755181800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Innovations in cultivated meat and LLMs from rising researchers DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Innovations in cultivated meat and LLMs from rising researchersPast\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss our next seminar\, where we’ll learn from two PhD students advancing innovative projects in alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nDon’t miss our next Science of Alt Protein seminar\, where we’ll learn from two PhD students working on innovative projects to advance alternative protein science. \n\n\n\nEngineering cultivated chicken: exploring mechanobiology to reduce costs with Jorge Guadalupe \n\n\n\n\nJorge will share a study that investigates the remarkable potential of random cellulose acetate nanofibers to create scaffolds that allow for the cultivation of myoblasts and adipocytes. Jorge and his colleagues unveiled the unparalleled capabilities of the scaffold in facilitating muscle differentiation\, independent of differentiation media\, by exploiting the YAP/TAZ-related mechanotransduction pathway. In addition\, they have successfully developed a novel process for stacking cell-loaded CAN sheets\, enabling the production of a three-dimensional chicken meat product that contains both muscle cells and adipocytes.\n\n\n\n\nLLMs for alternative protein development: initial findings with Anna Thomas \n\n\n\n\nAnna and her colleagues investigate what Large Language Models (LLMs) can contribute to alternative protein development. In collaboration with food scientists\, they evaluated LLMs on experimental design and sensory prediction tasks using a recent dataset of plant-based meats. For experimental design\, food science experts estimated that collaboration with an LLM can reduce time spent by 45% on average\, compared to 22% for collaboration with another expert human food scientist. Their work\, recently accepted at the International Conference on Machine Learning 2025\, represents an initial exploration of what LLMs can contribute to the alternative protein domain and highlights both promising capabilities and limitations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJorge Guadalupe\n\n\n\nPHD STUDENT IN CELL BIOLOGYFEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MINAS GERAIS \n\n\n\nJorge Guadalupe is a biologist with a Master’s degree in Cell Biology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Brazil. During his master’s research\, he developed a thesis focused on scaffolding for cultured meat and contributed to the creation of the first cultivated chicken steak in Latin America. He is currently pursuing a PhD at UFMG\, where his research centers on hydrogels for 3D bioprinting of cultivated meat. In addition\, he collaborates on several projects with Professors Dr. Luciana Andrade and Dr. Erika Jorge\, including work on cultivated fat\, cultivated leather\, bioreactor design\, and microcarrier development. Recently\, Jorge was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to carry out a project at the Kaplan Lab in the field of metabolic engineering for cell growth optimization within the cultured meat bioprocess. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Thomas\n\n\n\nPHD STUDENT IN COMPUTER SCIENCESTANFORD UNIVERSITY \n\n\n\nAnna Thomas is a computer science PhD student at Stanford. Previously\, she received her bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Stanford\, with a minor in computer science\, and her master’s degree in statistics from the University of Cambridge. \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-innovations-from-rising-researchers/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SCI25043_SOAP-webinar-graphics-August_featured.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T235959 DTSTAMP:20250903T124717Z CREATED:20250724T183217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T124717Z UID:10000705-1757289600-1757462399@gfi.org SUMMARY:iCAMP 25: Cultivated Meat & Alternative Protein Summit DESCRIPTION:iCAMP 25: Cultivated Meat & Alternative Protein SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss Bruce Friedrich\, GFI’s president and founder\, as he joins iCAMP 25 to discuss the intersection of innovation\, investment\, and policy in accelerating sustainable protein solutions. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nAs global demand for meat continues to rise\, conventional production methods are hitting ecological and ethical limits. iCAMP 25 brings together more than 300 scientists\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, and policymakers to address one of the most pressing questions of our time: How can we sustainably and equitably scale protein production for a growing world? \n\n\n\nHosted by the Integrative Center for Alternative Meat & Protein (iCAMP)\, this year’s summit focuses on transforming food systems and building the bioeconomy through research\, innovation\, and policy. \n\n\n\nA highlight of the program is a fireside chat with Bruce Friedrich\, president and founder of The Good Food Institute\, in conversation with Professor David Block\, iCAMP Center Director. Bruce will also moderate a high-impact panel on biomanufacturing scale-up—diving into the infrastructure\, partnerships\, and investments needed to bring alternative proteins to scale and into the mainstream. \n\n\n\nSummit sessions will cover: \n\n\n\n\nU.S. and global policy developments shaping the alternative protein landscape\n\n\n\nTrends in commercialization\, investment\, and industry strategy\n\n\n\nScientific advances across plant-based\, cultivated\, and fermentation-derived platforms\n\n\n\nBiomanufacturing infrastructure\, scale-up bottlenecks\, and tech transfer\n\n\n\nRegulatory frameworks\, food safety\, and consumer trust\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will also engage in: \n\n\n\n\nRoundtable discussions with leaders from academia\, industry\, and government\n\n\n\nStudent flash talks and a poster showcase highlighting emerging talent\n\n\n\nEvening networking receptions and a sponsor showcase featuring the latest breakthroughs\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re advancing scientific research\, scaling a food company\, shaping public policy\, or exploring your role in the future of food\, iCAMP 25 offers a space to connect\, co-create\, and help drive meaningful change. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER\, GFI \n\n\n\nBruce oversees GFI’s global strategy\, working with and across all of GFI’s international teams (Asia Pacific\, Brazil\, Europe\, India\, Israel\, and United States) to ensure that GFI is maximally effective at implementing programs that deliver mission-focused results. Bruce is a TED Fellow\, Y Combinator alum\, 2021 “American Food Hero” (EatingWell Magazine)\, and popular speaker on food innovation. He has penned op-eds for the Wall Street Journal\, Foreign Policy\, CNN\, Nature Food\, Los Angeles Times\, Wired\, and many other publications. He has represented GFI on the TED Radio Hour\, New Yorker Radio Hour\, Ezra Klein Show\, Making Sense (Sam Harris)\, ReCode Decode\, and other programs and podcasts. Bruce’s 2019 TED talk has been viewed 2.4 million times and translated into 30 languages. He graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown Law and also holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics. \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/icamp-25-cultivated-meat-alternative-protein-summit/ LOCATION:UC Davis Conference Center\, 550 Alumni Ln\, Davis\, California\, 95616 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:20250909T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T235959 DTSTAMP:20250903T124403Z CREATED:20250903T123948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T124403Z UID:10000710-1757376000-1757721599@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Farmers of America Next Gen Conference DESCRIPTION:Future Farmers of America Next Gen ConferencePast\n\n\n\n\nGFI’s Jeremy Eltz is inspiring the next generation of agricultural leaders—connecting students with the science\, skills\, and career paths shaping the future of food. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nThis fall\, GFI is headed to Fargo to engage directly with future food system leaders. At the FFA Next Generation: Emerging Technology Conference (Sept. 9–12 at Grand Farm in Fargo\, North Dakota)\, Jeremy Eltz\, Ph.D.\, GFI’s Education and Workforce Development Manager\, will lead hands-on programming for high school sophomores\, juniors\, and seniors—students exploring career paths in food\, ag\, and STEM. \n\n\n\nSet at Grand Farm\, a hub of agricultural innovation\, the conference offers students a window into cutting-edge technologies and the people driving them. Through interactive workshops and direct engagement\, Jeremy will introduce alternative proteins as a high-impact\, mission-aligned field where science and sustainability meet. \n\n\n\nOur presence at this event advances GFI’s goal of ensuring the next generation has access to the tools\, knowledge\, and inspiration needed to thrive in a transforming food system. Together with FFA and Grand Farm\, we’re helping students imagine—and lead—what comes next. \n\n\n\nAnd this is just the beginning. GFI will continue our engagement with FFA at the National FFA Convention later in October. Stay tuned—and check out our events webpage for more details on how we’re partnering with the next generation of agricultural leaders. \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\nJeremy Eltz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nEDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nPrior to joining GFI\, Jeremy Eltz served as the Director of Rural Education at the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning at the University of Indianapolis. Jeremy began his career as a research scientist and middle school teacher\, before joining the Indiana Department of Education in 2012. During his time at the IDOE\, Jeremy created and implemented the state’s first STEM plan—which resulted in the adoption of new STEM programs and pathways in K-12 education across the state. Jeremy has a bachelor’s in biology from Indiana University Bloomington\, a master’s degree in teaching from Marian University\, a PhD in educational leadership from Indiana State\, and a school superintendent’s license. He currently resides in Carmel\, Indiana\, with his wife\, Missy\, and two daughters\, Macy and Mallory. \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-farmers-of-america-next-gen-conference/ LOCATION:Grand Farm\, 118 Broadway N\, Fargo\, North Dakota\, 58102\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/COM24004_featured-events_science-academic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T235959 DTSTAMP:20250630T163336Z CREATED:20250630T163335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T163336Z UID:10000700-1757894400-1758067199@gfi.org SUMMARY:NAPIC Inaugural Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:NAPIC Inaugural Conference 2025Past\n\n\n\n\nThe NAPIC Inaugural Conference aims to convene a diverse group of stakeholders—including industry leaders\, innovators\, researchers\, investors\, and policymakers—to explore and advance the latest developments in alternative protein innovation. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nThis event serves as a platform to foster collaboration\, address industry challenges\, and drive the transition toward sustainable\, nutritious\, and accessible protein sources. By bringing together key players from various sectors\, the conference seeks to accelerate the discovery\, innovation\, and commercialization of alternative protein technologies\, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and secure global food system. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER\, GFI \n\n\n\nBruce oversees GFI’s global strategy\, working with and across all of GFI’s international teams (Asia Pacific\, Brazil\, Europe\, India\, Israel\, and United States) to ensure that GFI is maximally effective at implementing programs that deliver mission-focused results. Bruce is a TED Fellow\, Y Combinator alum\, 2021 “American Food Hero” (EatingWell Magazine)\, and popular speaker on food innovation. He has penned op-eds for the Wall Street Journal\, Foreign Policy\, CNN\, Nature Food\, Los Angeles Times\, Wired\, and many other publications. He has represented GFI on the TED Radio Hour\, New Yorker Radio Hour\, Ezra Klein Show\, Making Sense (Sam Harris)\, ReCode Decode\, and other programs and podcasts. Bruce’s 2019 TED talk has been viewed 2.4 million times and translated into 30 languages. He graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown Law and also holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics. \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/napic-inaugural-conference-2025/ LOCATION:The Diamond\, 32 Leavygreave Rd\, Sheffield\, United Kingdom 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:20250922T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T235959 DTSTAMP:20250903T124257Z CREATED:20250725T130414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T124257Z UID:10000706-1758499200-1759190399@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFI at Climate Week NYC DESCRIPTION:GFI at Climate Week NYCPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI is heading to Climate Week NYC! Join us as we spotlight how alternative proteins can help feed a growing population while protecting our planet. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nAs the global climate community gathers in New York this September\, GFI will be on the ground at Climate Week NYC 2025—connecting with partners\, sharing insights\, and elevating the role of food system innovation in achieving climate goals. \n\n\n\nThroughout the week\, we’ll be participating in side events\, panel discussions\, and high-impact conversations centered around the intersection of food and climate. Our focus? Advancing alternative proteins as a climate solution that scales. \n\n\n\nStay tuned for updates on where we’ll be and how to connect with us during the week. We’re excited to be part of this critical moment for climate action—and to highlight how food system solutions can help drive meaningful change. \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-at-climate-week-nyc/ CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/COM24004_featured-events_climate-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T103000 DTSTAMP:20250919T200611Z CREATED:20250919T200610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T200611Z UID:10000714-1758790800-1758796200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Mastering Novel Food Production DESCRIPTION:Mastering Novel Food ProductionPast\n\n\n\n\nHow do cell cultivation and precision fermentation move from lab bench to reliable\, cost-effective manufacturing? Join GFI’s Elliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\, principal scientist for cultivated meat\, and industry leaders to explore how Process Analytical Technology (PAT) can accelerate scale-up while safeguarding quality and consistency. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nThe novel food sector is at a pivotal moment. While cell-cultivated foods and precision fermentation promise a more sustainable\, resilient protein supply\, the path from R&D to commercial production demands more than bigger bioreactors. Success at scale requires consistent quality\, tight process control\, and data-driven optimization under real-world conditions. \n\n\n\nThat’s where Process Analytical Technology (PAT) comes in. By enabling real-time monitoring and control\, PAT helps teams improve efficiency\, reduce costs\, and shorten time to market. \n\n\n\nOn September 25\, Hamilton Process Analytics will convene a panel of experts from cell cultivation and precision fermentation for Mastering Novel Food Production—a dynamic discussion of why PAT is central to unlocking the next phase of growth for the industry. GFI’s Elliot Swartz\, Ph.D. (principal scientist\, cultivated meat) will contribute insights on measurement needs across the cultivated meat value chain\, from cell line development to bioprocess optimization and product quality attributes. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re in R&D\, scale-up\, or manufacturing\, you’ll come away with practical perspectives on: \n\n\n\n\nPrioritizing critical quality attributes and inline/online measurements\n\n\n\nTranslating lab methods to robust\, GMP-ready workflows\n\n\n\nReducing batch variability and improving cost of goods with smarter controls\n\n\n\nBuilding cross-functional teams that unite science\, engineering\, and analytics\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you’ll join us for this timely conversation. Register at the link above. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nSENIOR PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT \n\n\n\nElliot’s work at GFI focuses on analyzing the technical and economic bottlenecks facing the cultivated meat industry\, identifying opportunities to accelerate the industry\, and educating scientists\, the public\, and other industry stakeholders. For the past five years\, Elliot has worked on projects ranging from food safety and environmental impact to in-depth analysis of the cultivated meat value chain. Elliot holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, where he worked with induced pluripotent stem cells to model neuromuscular disease. \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/mastering-novel-food-production/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/COM24004_featured-events_science-academic-1.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T223000 DTSTAMP:20250919T194258Z CREATED:20250919T194257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T194258Z UID:10000713-1759784400-1759789800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Alt Protein Pipelines: Lab kits for accessible cellular agriculture training DESCRIPTION:Alt Protein Pipelines: Lab kits for accessible cellular agriculture trainingPast\n\n\n\n\nExplore how laboratory kits can be integrated into standard educational pathways\, providing students with the opportunity to apply the science behind alternative protein technologies. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis installment of the Alt Protein Pipelines webinar series will showcase how fit-for-purpose laboratory kits can be embedded into standard education pathways\, giving students the opportunity to directly explore and apply the science behind alternative protein technologies. \n\n\n\nThe series is designed to share case studies and practical insights that educators\, students\, administrators\, and industry partners can use to shape their own training programs. Each session emphasizes the practical steps\, challenges\, and solutions of a training pathway so attendees leave with actionable ideas to bring back to their institutions and ecosystems. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, most students gain hands-on exposure to cellular agriculture only through industry internships or on-the-job training. Academic programs that attempt to bridge the gap often adapt principles from medical tissue engineering or microbial fermentation\, rather than offering direct\, dedicated instruction in cultivated meat. Limited infrastructure and expertise remain major barriers. \n\n\n\nSelf-contained laboratory kits make cellular agriculture accessible to professors and students across a much broader spectrum of academic disciplines and resourcing. Integriculture\, a cellular agriculture platform company working to democratize the technology\, has partnered with a number of universities to put this vision into practice. In this webinar\, representatives from Integriculture and Temasek Polytechnic will discuss how they built their partnership\, how such kits can be integrated into a classroom setting\, and how any university program can provide their students direct exposure to cellular agriculture technologies. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYuki Hanyu\, DPhil\n\n\n\nFOUNDER AND CEO\, INTEGRICULTURE INC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYong Kian (James) Lim\, PhD\n\n\n\nLECTURER\, TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC \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/alt-protein-pipelines-lab-kits-for-accessible-cellular-agriculture-training/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SCI25055_AP-Pipeline-webinar-graphics-October_header-featured.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T235959 DTSTAMP:20250811T190419Z CREATED:20250811T184918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T190419Z UID:10000707-1760400000-1760572799@gfi.org SUMMARY:Reuters Events Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2025 DESCRIPTION:Reuters Events Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2025Past\n\n\n\n\nGFI’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Engagement\, Caroline Bushnell\, will take the mainstage at Transform Food & Agriculture USA to lead a conversation on how protein diversification is driving climate action\, meeting shifting consumer tastes\, and building more resilient supply chains. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nTransform Food & Agriculture USA convenes 200 decision-makers from across the agri-food value chain to tackle the urgent challenges facing global food systems\, from climate risk and labor shortages to market volatility and rising input costs. The event focuses on collaborative\, climate-smart solutions that can deliver impact at scale. \n\n\n\nGFI’s Caroline Bushnell will lead a dynamic discussion on how protein diversification can advance sustainability goals\, boost resilience\, and offer consumers more—and better—choices. Panelists will share practical strategies for integrating plant-based\, cultivated\, and fermentation-derived proteins into core business plans\, aligning ESG targets\, and unlocking the capital and market demand needed to accelerate a nature- and climate-positive food future. \n\n\n\nJoin us in Minneapolis to connect with industry leaders\, explore cutting-edge solutions\, and shape the resilient\, sustainable food system we need. \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\nCaroline Bushnell\n\n\n\nSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT\, CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT \n\n\n\nCaroline leads GFI’s corporate engagement team in their work with companies and investors across the globe to catalyze innovation and investment in alternative proteins. Prior to joining GFI\, Caroline served as the Director of Marketing for Celestial Seasonings at The Hain Celestial Group. She has also worked at Moet Hennessy and Janus Capital Group. With over 15 years of experience in CPG brand management\, finance\, and consulting\, she is deeply familiar with the food industry. Caroline also served as a governor-appointed member of the Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council. She is a graduate of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder. \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/reuters-events-transform-food-agriculture-usa-2025/ LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 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:20251016T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T235959 DTSTAMP:20250930T154701Z CREATED:20250930T154700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T154701Z UID:10000716-1760572800-1760745599@gfi.org SUMMARY:NCSU Bezos Center Summit DESCRIPTION:NCSU Bezos Center SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI’s Maddie Cohen\, associate director of regulatory affairs\, will join a panel at the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein’s inaugural summit\, contributing to an energizing discussion on the current state of cultivated meat regulation and policy. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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 Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at NC State University is hosting its inaugural summit on October 16–17\, 2025\, bringing together the brightest minds in science\, policy\, and industry to advance the future of sustainable protein. \n\n\n\nThis two-day event will feature exciting keynote talks\, interactive panels\, and breakout sessions highlighting breakthroughs in biomanufacturing\, alternative proteins\, and sustainable food systems. \n\n\n\nGFI’s Maddie Cohen\, J.D.\, associate director of regulatory affairs\, will join the Policy & Regulations panel alongside Deepti Kulkarni (Covington & Burling) and Jo Anne Shatkin (Vireo Advisors)\, with moderation by Norbert Wilson (Duke University). Together\, they will explore the current state of cultivated meat regulation\, highlight both challenges and opportunities\, and discuss how thoughtful\, science-based policy can guide this emerging sector toward a more sustainable future. \n\n\n\nIt’s a conversation designed to be both insightful and practical—an invitation to see how today’s regulatory choices can shape tomorrow’s food system. \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\nMadeline Cohen\, J.D.\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE DIRECTOR\, REGULATORY AFFAIRS \n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen leads GFI’s regulatory team in implementing regulatory\, policy\, and litigation strategies to support a clear path to market and a level playing field for alternative proteins. Prior to joining GFI\, Madeline worked on a variety of litigation and compliance matters as an associate at Wiley Rein LLP. She also previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert. C. Chambers\, U.S. District Court Judge. Madeline holds a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and a B.A. from American University. \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/ncsu-bezos-center-summit/ LOCATION:North Carolina State University\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27695 CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/COM24004_featured-events_policy-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T143000 DTSTAMP:20251014T134154Z CREATED:20251003T143019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T134154Z UID:10000717-1760619600-1760625000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Enzymatic treatment of hemp for highly functional plant-based meat ingredient in commercial manufacturing DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Enzymatic treatment of hemp for highly functional plant-based meat ingredient in commercial manufacturingPast\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how Dr. Simsek creates protein ingredients with improved functionality for plant-based meat through enzyme modification of hemp processing byproducts. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nSenay Simsek\, PhDPurdue University \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us for a presentation from Dr. Simsek\, who will share insights from her GFI-funded project on the enzymatic treatment of hemp by-products. This project aims to create hemp-based protein ingredients with improved functionality for plant-based meat\, incorporating dietary fiber and providing good nutritional value. Her findings provide a pathway to transforming agricultural by-products into high-value ingredients for sustainable food production. \n\n\n\nHemp seed cake can be upcycled into a highly functional food ingredient with high protein and high dietary fiber. Enzyme treatments can improve the dietary fiber profiles of a plant-based protein source from hemp seed cake. Cellulase\, xylanase\, and pectinase were employed to improve dietary fiber solubility in plant-based protein ingredients. Enzyme treatments can also alter the water-holding capacity of the hemp cake\, leading to textural differences in the extruded meat analogs. Total protein content and protein digestibility was maintained after the enzymatic treatments. The enzyme treatments resulted in significant (p<.05) differences in the proportion of soluble dietary fiber (SDF). Hemp cake treated with cellulase had 5.3% SDF compared to the 3.1% SDF found in the control hemp cake. After producing meat ball type product\, texture analysis showed that enzyme treatments can change the firmness of the cooked product. Utilizing different enzymatic treatments could result in custom dietary fiber profiles. This project is the basis for developing hemp-based protein ingredients with good nutritional value and high dietary fiber content. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenay Simsek\, PhD\n\n\n\nPROFESSOR & HEAD\, DEAN’S CHAIR IN FOOD SCIENCEDEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE\, PURDUE UNIVERSITY \n\n\n\nDr. Senay Simsek is a professor in the Department of Food Science at Purdue University. Her research focuses on understanding the structural and functional properties of carbohydrates and proteins in cereals and grains\, and how these components can be leveraged to create sustainable\, value-added food ingredients. She explores innovative ways to utilize grain-derived by-products—such as hemp cake—to enhance nutritional quality and functionality in plant-based food systems. Dr. Simsek’s work aims to advance the science and application of plant-based proteins and carbohydrate ingredients to support a more resilient and sustainable food future. \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-enzymatic-treatment-of-hemp-for-highly-functional-plant-based-meat-ingredient-in-commercial-manufacturing/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SCI25056_SOAP-webinar-graphics-October_header-featured.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T153000 DTSTAMP:20251003T211444Z CREATED:20251003T211443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T211444Z UID:10000718-1760968800-1760974200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The state of Canadian and U.S. pulse farming in 2025 DESCRIPTION:The state of Canadian and U.S. pulse farming in 2025Past\n\n\n\n\nExplore on-farm economics\, decision-making strategies\, and how farmers view opportunities for crop diversification and alternative protein markets. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis fall\, GFI and Pulse Canada are partnering to launch The Pulse Chain: From Growers to Global Protein Markets\, an interactive webinar series that brings growers and food innovators together to explore how pulses connect farms to the future of protein. \n\n\n\nOver three live sessions\, pulse farmers and experts will share their perspectives on farming realities\, crop rotations\, sustainability practices\, and how diversification strengthens both rural communities and global supply chains. This series creates space for dialogue between the growers who produce these critical crops and the alternative protein sector that depends on them. \n\n\n\nWebinar schedule\n\n\n\n\nOctober 20 – The state of Canadian and U.S. pulse farming in 2025Explore on-farm economics\, decision-making strategies\, and how farmers view opportunities for crop diversification and alternative protein markets.\n\n\n\nOctober 29 – Sustainability from farm to fork: pulse grower practicesLearn how growers are managing soil health\, diversifying operations\, and integrating climate-smart practices that benefit farms\, food companies\, and ecosystems alike.\n\n\n\nNovember 10 – Supporting growers and rural communities: resilience through protein diversificationDiscover how diversifying protein production strengthens rural economies and food systems\, and what conditions could expand opportunities for North American farmers in emerging protein markets.\n\n\n\n\nWhy it matters\n\n\n\nThis series is more than conversation—it’s collaboration. By connecting farmers with food innovators\, we’re building bridges across the supply chain to support sustainable agriculture\, unlock new market opportunities\, and cultivate resilience in farming communities. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Kanning\n\n\n\nPaul Kanning is chairman of USA Pulses\, representing the growers\, processors\, food manufacturers\, and exporters of dry peas\, lentils\, chickpeas\, and dry beans. He operates a family farm in Montana where he grows pulses\, cereal grain\, and oilseed crops. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDenis Trémorin\, PAg.\, MSc\n\n\n\nDenis Trémorin is Director of Sustainability at Pulse Canada and a Professional Agrologist with 14 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Agroecology and Soil Science from the University of Manitoba. At Pulse Canada\, he develops and implements the Canadian pulse industry’s sustainability strategy. He also serves as Chair of Field to Market Canada\, which focuses on developing environmental performance metrics and tools for Canadian crops. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Miller\n\n\n\nJustin Miller is a fifth-generation farmer and rancher from Gildford\, Montana\, where his great-great-grandparents first homesteaded in 1911. He co-owns and operates Deep Roots Partnership with his brother\, Jared. Their farm produces high-quality small grains and pulse crops and maintains a herd of registered Simmental cattle. Justin is president of the Hill\, Liberty\, and Blaine County Farm Bureau\, a trustee of the Gildford Community Church\, serves on the local Water and Sewer Board\, volunteers with the Fire Department\, and previously served 19 years as an emergency medical technician. He is also on the REAL Montana advisory board. Justin and his wife\, Becki\, have two children and enjoy traveling\, fishing\, flying\, and skiing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim McGreevy\n\n\n\nTim McGreevy is the CEO of USA Pulses and the USA Pulses Trade Association\, Pulse Foundation\, Idaho Pea and Lentil Commission\, Washington Pulse Crops Commission\, and the Western Pulse Growers Association. These organizations work to increase awareness\, research\, and consumption of U.S. pulse crops. In this role\, Tim leads international and domestic market development\, research\, policy\, and coalition building. He also serves on the Finance Committee of the Global Pulse Confederation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShaun Dyrland\n\n\n\nShaun Dyrland farms in Kyle\, Saskatchewan\, with his wife and two children. He is a fourth-generation farmer with 27 years of experience and grows large green lentils\, red lentils\, kabuli chickpeas\, durum wheat\, canola\, and occasionally dry edible beans on dryland and irrigated fields. Shaun serves as a director on Saskatchewan Pulse Growers and Pulse Canada. He is passionate about improving the pulse industry\, which plays a vital role in his farm and community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShane Strydhorst\n\n\n\nShane Strydhorst is a third-generation farmer from Neerlandia\, Alberta. He operates a 1\,300-acre grain farm with his wife\, Sheri\, and their daughter\, Sarina. He grows barley\, canola\, spring wheat\, and faba beans\, and mentors young grain farmers in the community. Shane is chair of Alberta Pulse Growers and vice-chair of Pulse Canada. He advocates for the environmental and health benefits of pulses and works to build positive relationships between consumers and Canadian farmers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin Auch\n\n\n\nKevin Auch operates a dryland and irrigated farm near Carmangay\, Alberta\, with his wife Laurel and two employees. A 1985 graduate of the University of Alberta’s agriculture program\, he has long focused on conservation farming. Kevin grows a variety of crops and uses a five-year crop rotation\, continually seeking sustainable and profitable ways to diversify. He has served on numerous agricultural boards and currently serves with Alberta Pulse Growers and Pulse Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Manuel\n\n\n\nJohn Manuel is Vice President of Commercial Operations and Merchandising at Puris\, a leading pea protein isolate and ingredient manufacturer. With over 20 years of experience in agriculture and ingredient manufacturing\, he oversees the full pea business supply chain—from selling seed to growers to ensuring timely delivery of ingredients to customers. His work spans procurement\, risk management\, supply chain\, marketing\, sales\, and corporate strategy. John brings a pragmatic\, experience-driven perspective to building resilient plant-based ingredient businesses. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChelsea Didinger\, PhD\n\n\n\nChelsea Didinger holds a PhD in Nutrition from Colorado State University\, where her research focused on pulses. Her translational work examined how citizen science and an Extension toolkit can influence pulse consumption by addressing motivators and barriers. She is the founder of A Legume a Day\, a pulse education platform aimed at inspiring greater consumption for public and environmental benefit. Chelsea collaborates with several pulse organizations\, including grower groups\, to engage stakeholders and monitor market trends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCordell Huebsch\n\n\n\nCordell Huebsch is a fourth-generation crop farmer from Central Minnesota. His family grows corn\, dark red kidney beans\, and soybeans\, and runs a U-Pick Berry Farm that welcomes over 10\,000 visitors annually during its fall corn maze and pumpkin patch. His father began growing dark red kidney beans in 1979\, which have since been a consistent profit center for their operation. Farming sandy\, flat ground\, the farm relies entirely on center pivot irrigation. \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-canadian-and-us-pulse-farming-in-2025/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SCI25054_Pulse-Canada-X-GFI-webinar-graphics_header-featured.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T235959 DTSTAMP:20250903T124828Z CREATED:20250826T181544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T124828Z UID:10000709-1761004800-1761263999@gfi.org SUMMARY:Bridge2Food North American Symposium – APP Regional Student Symposium (Alt Protein Project) DESCRIPTION:Bridge2Food North American Symposium – APP Regional Student Symposium (Alt Protein Project)Past\n\n\n\n\nAfter a successful student-led showcase in Brazil earlier this year\, the Alt Protein Project is headed to the U.S.! Meet some of our incredible student leaders at the Bridge2Food North American Symposium\, where they’ll bring next-gen science\, bold ideas\, and community spirit to the table. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nJoin the Alt Protein Project at the Bridge2Food North American Symposium in Minneapolis from October 21–23. GFI’s Alt Protein Project will host an exhibit booth highlighting student research\, collaborations\, and community impact stories from active APP groups across the region. \n\n\n\nAttendees can: \n\n\n\n\nMeet APP student leaders and learn about their academic and entrepreneurial initiatives.\n\n\n\nDiscover how student-led alt protein hubs are driving awareness and innovation across university campuses.\n\n\n\nExplore ways to collaborate with the next generation of scientists\, advocates\, and innovators.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re coming from industry\, academia\, or the broader food and climate space\, we’d love to connect. Booth number coming soon! \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/bridge2food-north-american-symposium-app-regional-student-symposium-alt-protein-project/ CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/COM24004_featured-events_science-academic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T235959 DTSTAMP:20250904T192012Z CREATED:20250904T191922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T192012Z UID:10000711-1761696000-1762041599@gfi.org SUMMARY:National FFA Convention & Expo DESCRIPTION:National FFA Convention & ExpoPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI’s workforce development lead\, Dr. Jeremy Eltz\, is headed to FFA! Join us in Indianapolis to explore how the next generation of ag leaders can shape the future of food. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nThe National FFA Convention & Expo is all about growing the next generation of leaders—and so is GFI. That’s why Jeremy Eltz\, Ph.D.\, GFI’s Education and Workforce Development Manager\, will be on-site to meet students\, teachers\, and ag educators all week long. A former ag science teacher and state-level CTE leader\, Jeremy’s work focuses on connecting agricultural education to the fast-growing field of sustainable protein innovation. \n\n\n\nAlongside GFI’s Liz Fathman and Sheila Voss\, Jeremy will be at the GFI table ready to: \n\n\n\n\n🔬 Explore where your career could go in food\, farming\, and sustainability\n\n\n\n💬 Chat about your story and your connection to agriculture and food\n\n\n\n🎡 Invite you to spin the wheel and grab some swag\n\n\n\n\nThis event is part of GFI’s mission to show how alternative proteins are reshaping the future of food—and to explore how young agriculture professionals can lead the way in feeding more people with fewer resources. Whether you’re a student\, teacher\, or advisor\, we’d love to meet you and hear how you’re helping shape what comes next in agriculture. \n\n\n\nAnd the conversation doesn’t stop in Indy: This fall\, GFI and Pulse Canada are launching a webinar series featuring farmers from across the U.S. and Canada. These virtual sessions will dive into new possibilities at the intersection of pulses\, protein\, and sustainable ag. Stay tuned! \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\nJeremy Eltz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nEDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nPrior to joining GFI\, Jeremy Eltz served as the Director of Rural Education at the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning at the University of Indianapolis. Jeremy began his career as a research scientist and middle school teacher\, before joining the Indiana Department of Education in 2012. During his time at the IDOE\, Jeremy created and implemented the state’s first STEM plan—which resulted in the adoption of new STEM programs and pathways in K-12 education across the state. Jeremy has a bachelor’s in biology from Indiana University Bloomington\, a master’s degree in teaching from Marian University\, a PhD in educational leadership from Indiana State\, and a school superintendent’s license. He currently resides in Carmel\, Indiana\, with his wife\, Missy\, and two daughters\, Macy and Mallory. \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-ffa-convention-expo/ LOCATION:Indiana Convention Center\, 100 South Capitol Avenue\, Indianapolis\, Indiana\, 46225 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:20251104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T133000 DTSTAMP:20251014T150128Z CREATED:20251014T150127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T150128Z UID:10000723-1762257600-1762263000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Cell growth modeling review for cultivated meat production: Recommendations to improve techno-economic models DESCRIPTION:Cell growth modeling review for cultivated meat production: Recommendations to improve techno-economic modelsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin report authors to learn what current data reveal\, where critical gaps remain\, and the research priorities shaping more accurate and scalable techno-economic models for cultivated meat production. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nScaling cultivated meat cost-effectively requires predictive tools that can guide performance at unprecedented production volumes. In this webinar\, GFI and BioFarm Designs will present findings from a new report reviewing cell growth models for cultivated meat production\, highlighting the critical role of computational modeling in advancing process optimization\, cost estimation\, and bioprocess design. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will explore: \n\n\n\n\n📊 Cell growth models for cultivated meat\, including empirical\, structured\, and energetics-based approaches.\n\n\n\n🔍 Available data for and the most pressing gaps limiting current cell growth models.\n\n\n\n🚀 Research priorities and recommendations to guide more accurate\, adaptable\, and scalable process modeling.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how this project lays the groundwork for more robust\, adaptable\, and realistic models of cell growth\, a cornerstone for scaling cultivated meat. By improving predictions of cell performance across bioreactors and operating conditions\, these models can better guide process development\, cost estimation\, and research priorities\, providing a foundational reference for scientists\, modelers\, and the broader cultivated meat ecosystem. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, PhD\n\n\n\nSENIOR PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEATTHE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nElliot’s work at GFI focuses on analyzing the technical and economic bottlenecks facing the cultivated meat industry\, identifying opportunities to accelerate the industry\, and educating scientists\, the public\, and other industry stakeholders. For the past seven years\, Elliot has worked on projects ranging from food safety and environmental impact to in-depth analysis of the cultivated meat value chain. Elliot holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, where he worked with induced pluripotent stem cells to model neuromuscular disease. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBert Frohlich\, PhD\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL & OWNERBIOPHARM DESIGNS \n\n\n\nBert Frohlich is a PhD biochemical engineer with a career of over 25 years in the biopharmaceutical industry. He has held director-level positions at Shire (now Takeda)\, Amgen\, EMD\, and Acambis and Genzyme (now Sanofi) where he led groups of engineers and scientists in bioprocess development and manufacturing technical support. As an expert in cell culture and fermentation process development\, he has designed facilities and introduced a variety of therapeutics and vaccines into commercial biomanufacturing. \n\n\n\nHe is currently sole proprietor of his own consultancy\, Biopharm Designs\, LLC\, which he established in 2016. In 2018\, he transitioned his practice to focus on cultivated meat and alternative proteins for food due to his passion for the environment and achieving long-term sustainability as the key to fighting food insecurity and climate change. Since then\, he has served several cultivated meat companies and was the acting Vice President of Engineering and Commercialization for BlueNalu Inc. and Ivy Farm Technologies\, both cultivated meat startup companies. Recently\, he has partnered with the GFI to publish a white paper on mathematical modeling for technoeconomic assessments. \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/cell-growth-modeling-review-for-cultivated-meat-production-recommendations-to-improve-techno-economic-models/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SCI25040_CM-TEA-webinar-graphics_header-scaled.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T235959 DTSTAMP:20251027T185345Z CREATED:20251027T185343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T185345Z UID:10000727-1762300800-1762473599@gfi.org SUMMARY:California Circular Bioeconomy Summit (BioCirCA) DESCRIPTION:California Circular Bioeconomy Summit (BioCirCA)Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Jeremy Eltz at BioCirCA for forward-looking conversations on transforming waste into opportunity—and unlocking the power of bio-based innovation. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nThe California Circular Bioeconomy Summit—BioCirCA—is BEAM Circular’s annual gathering of changemakers committed to building a climate-smart\, community-focused economy. GFI’s Jeremy Eltz will be among the featured speakers at this year’s summit\, contributing to the dynamic discussions that explore how bio-based manufacturing and new economic models can turn waste into revenue\, create quality jobs\, and advance environmental resilience. \n\n\n\nBioCirCA convenes industry leaders\, educators\, researchers\, policymakers\, students\, and community partners from across sectors. It’s a unique opportunity to engage with the collaborative energy powering California’s circular bioeconomy—and to discover real-world strategies for scaling sustainable innovation. \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\nJeremy Eltz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nEDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nJeremy Eltz will work to develop and support the education and workforce pipeline for the alternative protein industry. Prior to joining GFI\, Jeremy Eltz served as the Director of Rural Education at the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning at the University of Indianapolis. Jeremy began his career as a research scientist and middle school teacher\, before joining the Indiana Department of Education in 2012. During his time at the IDOE\, Jeremy created and implemented the state’s first STEM plan—which resulted in the adoption of new STEM programs and pathways in K-12 education across the state. Jeremy has a bachelor’s in biology from Indiana University Bloomington\, a master’s degree in teaching from Marian University\, a PhD in educational leadership from Indiana State\, and a school superintendent’s license. He currently resides in Carmel\, Indiana\, with his wife\, Missy\, and two daughters\, Macy and Mallory. \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/california-circular-bioeconomy-summit-biocirca/ LOCATION:California State University\, Stanislaus\, 1 University Cir\, Turlock\, California\, 95382 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:20251110T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T235959 DTSTAMP:20251103T160951Z CREATED:20250926T132304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T160951Z UID:10000708-1762732800-1763769599@gfi.org SUMMARY:COP30: United Nations Climate Change Conference DESCRIPTION:COP30: United Nations Climate Change ConferencePast\n\n\n\n\nCOP30 Belém brings the world together at a critical moment for global transformative climate action. Join GFI and other alternative protein experts at this historic event! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nAlternative proteins are among the most impactful\, yet underfunded\, agri-food climate solutions. With just $10 billion in annual investment—a fraction of what’s allocated to other climate strategies—we can unlock their full potential. This is our chance to build a food system that meets global demand\, protects natural resources\, and drives climate goals. \n\n\n\nUnlock the ripple effect. Make protein diversification part of your climate strategy.\n\n\n\n\nWhy is diversifying meat production and supply so important?\nFood systems are one of the top drivers of climate change\, contributing one-third (34%) of global GHG emissions. Even if fossil fuel emissions were eliminated immediately\, emissions from food systems alone would be enough to increase global temperatures by more than 1.5°C. \n\n\n\nMeat production and consumption are exacerbating this scenario. Livestock is responsible for 50% of methane emissions\, which are much more potent than CO₂. And despite occupying 80% of global agricultural land\, livestock provides only 17% of calories and 38% of protein consumed by people. \n\n\n\n\nIt is urgent to have options that are both more sustainable and socially accepted.\nThe World Bank ranks alternative proteins as the second most efficient climate mitigation solution in the agri-food industry\, delivering 6.1 GtCO₂eq/year. \n\n\n\nAssuming alternative proteins account for 30% of the global protein market\, it would be possible to reduce methane emissions by up to 1.2 GtCO₂eq/year by 2050\, or a quarter of the mitigation needed to meet the 1.5°C targets. \n\n\n\nCompared to beef\, cultivated meat uses 90% less land\, 66% less water\, and emits 92% less GHGs11. Plant-based meats cut land use by 91%\, water by 93%\, and emissions by 94%. \n\n\n\nGovernment investments in alternative proteins could generate $686 billion in GVA and create 83 million jobs by 2050. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is needed to catalyze the climate potential of alternative proteins?\nTo achieve a 50% market share by 2050 and effectively contribute to climate goals\, governments must invest US$4.4 billion/year in R&D and US$5.7 billion/year in commercialization incentives. \n\n\n\nAPs are currently absent from most climate finance frameworks. However\, including them unlocks public and private funding aligned with mitigation\, adaptation\, biodiversity\, and food security goals. \n\n\n\nCountries are revising their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in early 2025. This is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to embed alternative proteins into national climate plans. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI delegation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER\, GFI \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGus Guadagnini\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT\, GFI BRAZIL \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlysson Soares\n\n\n\nHEAD OF POLICY\, GFI BRAZIL \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMariana Bernal\n\n\n\nPOLICY ANALYST\, GFI BRAZIL \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMirte Gosker\n\n\n\nMANAGING DIRECTOR\, ASIA PACIFIC \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nHow to meet your NDC goals\n\n\n\nIntegrate alternative protein innovation into your national climate plans. Learn how your country is already supporting alternative proteins by downloading The State of Global Policy on Alternative Proteins. \n\n\n\n\nDownload\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDeveloping an alternative protein national strategy\n\n\n\nThis three-step guide and framework is designed for stakeholders working on food and agricultural strategy at the national level. Explore country-specific strengths\, goals\, and needs to develop a strategic plan for activating and executing a national alternative protein vision. \n\n\n\n\nRead more\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTake action\n\n\n\nProtein diversification is a strategic lever for delivering on climate goals\, strengthening food security\, advancing innovation and driving sustainable economic growth. Contact us and support an alternative protein initiative! \n\n\n\n\nContact us\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/cop30-united-nations-climate-change-conference/ LOCATION:Parque da Cidade\, R. Sen. Lemos - Souza\, Belém\, 68447-000\, Brazil CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GFI25008_COP30-event-page-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T150000 DTSTAMP:20251029T151222Z CREATED:20251029T151220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T151222Z UID:10000729-1762956000-1762959600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Growing the Future: How New Farming Frontiers Are Transforming Protein DESCRIPTION:Growing the Future: How New Farming Frontiers Are Transforming ProteinPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Adam Leman for a look at how next-gen protein technologies—from precision fermentation to cultivated meat—are reshaping the future of sustainable food. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nAlternative protein innovation doesn’t stop at the product—it starts at the source. From aquaculture to crop engineering\, today’s breakthroughs are transforming how we produce protein in ways that reduce environmental strain\, increase resilience\, and meet rising consumer demand. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, Adam Leman\, Principal Scientist at the Good Food Institute\, will join other sector leaders to explore the biotechnologies powering the next frontier of food. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\, Principal Scientist\, Fermentation\, The Good Food Institute\n\n\n\nPaul Shapiro\, CEO\, The Better Meat Company\n\n\n\nYadu Dar\, PhD\, VP Business Development\, Plantible Foods\n\n\n\nLovepreet Singh\, Continuous Improvement Specialist\, Idaho Milk Products\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATION \n\n\n\nAdam is a Principal 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/growing-the-future-how-new-farming-frontiers-are-transforming-protein/ 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: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T143000 DTSTAMP:20251021T151405Z CREATED:20251021T151404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T151405Z UID:10000724-1763038800-1763044200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Application-driven design of plant protein gels DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Application-driven design of plant protein gelsPast\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how application-driven design of plant protein gels can unlock new possibilities in texture\, mouthfeel\, and nutrition. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nPlant-protein gels are heterogeneous\, multifunctional matrices that impart texture\, serve as encapsulation vehicles\, and enable nutrient delivery. This talk\, from GFI grantee Dr. Da Chen\, compares strategies for tailoring their molecular and microstructural features via polysaccharides\, phenolic compounds\, minerals\, and proteases\, and delineates structure–function relationships with texture\, mouthfeel\, and nutritional performance of end products. Particular attention is given to protease-mediated modifications that relate gel architecture to viscoelasticity and digestibility. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDa Chen\, PhD\n\n\n\nASSISTANT PROFESSOR\, DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCEPURDUE UNIVERSITY \n\n\n\nDr. Da Chen joined Purdue’s Department of Food Science in Fall 2023\, following a prior appointment as an Assistant Professor at the University of Idaho. Before becoming a faculty member\, he completed postdoctoral training at The Ohio State University and Purdue University. He also spent approximately four years at the University of Auckland (New Zealand) as a graduate student. \n\n\n\nHis research program focuses on structural modification of plant proteins to advance the manufacture\, accessibility\, and consumption of plant-based foods. He investigates protein structure–function relationships from the molecular to product scale using techniques such as extrusion\, rheology\, microscopy\, spectroscopy\, and scattering. His work has been supported by federal agencies\, organizations\, and industry partners. \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-application-driven-design-of-plant-protein-gels/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SCI25058_SOAP-webinar-graphics-November_header-featured.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T150000 DTSTAMP:20251023T145457Z CREATED:20251022T173346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T145457Z UID:10000725-1763647200-1763650800@gfi.org SUMMARY:New Proteins webinar DESCRIPTION:New Proteins webinarPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Abby Sewell for a look at how hybrid and diversified protein strategies are shaping the future of food. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nJoin Abby Sewell\, Corporate Engagement Manager\, to explore how the alternative protein landscape is evolving toward hybrid and diversified approaches. Learn why protein diversification is key to reducing emissions\, meeting consumer demand\, and strengthening supply chains. Through real-world case studies\, Abby will highlight how companies are unlocking growth and share the three levers driving adoption—better taste\, lower cost\, and clear communication of health benefits. Attendees will gain practical insights to stay competitive in the fast-changing protein market. \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain practical insights into: \n\n\n\n\nIngredient innovation across novel protein categories\n\n\n\nEmerging consumer preferences and health motivators\n\n\n\nThe opportunities driving industry adoption of diversified proteins\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this one-hour session! Register here to save your spot. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby Sewell\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nAbby serves as GFI’s Corporate Engagement Manager\, supporting food manufacturers and other food companies upstream to inspire and accelerate their shift toward alternative protein. Prior to joining GFI\, Abby worked in marketing collaborating with leading food\, beverage\, and CPG brands to develop and execute multifaceted marketing campaigns grounded in data-driven insights. With a BS in Integrated Marketing Communications from Ithaca College and specialized training in Food Sustainability from NYU\, Abby brings a unique blend of strategic marketing expertise and an understanding of sustainable food practices to her role at GFI. \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/new-proteins-webinar/ 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: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T235959 DTSTAMP:20251023T195148Z CREATED:20251023T195147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T195148Z UID:10000726-1763683200-1763942399@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future of Food: Engaging Agriculture and Education in the Protein Transition DESCRIPTION:Future of Food: Engaging Agriculture and Education in the Protein TransitionPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI’s Jeremy Eltz and Janie Butler are heading to Tuskegee to lead a dynamic workshop at the Professional Agricultural Workers Conference. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nAt the 83rd Professional Agricultural Workers Conference (PAWC)\, GFI’s Jeremy Eltz\, PhD\, and Janie Butler\, MBA\, will host a 90-minute interactive session exploring how land-grant institutions\, HBCUs\, and rural communities can benefit from the protein transition. \n\n\n\nTitled “Future of Food: Engaging Agriculture and Education in the Protein Transition\,” this workshop will cover how alt proteins can drive economic resilience\, create new career pathways\, and integrate into agricultural education. \n\n\n\nThis session is part of GFI’s broader commitment to supporting agricultural communities as active leaders in shaping a better food future. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanie Butler\n\n\n\nEDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTTHE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nJanie Butler develops dynamic educational programs and workforce solutions to cultivate talent in the growing alternative protein sector. Janie Butler joined GFI after working with the Colorado BioScience Institute and Beyond Benign: An Institute for Green Chemistry Education. In these roles\, she cultivated workforce development and educational initiatives by designing impactful programs\, leading curriculum development\, and fostering partnerships between industry and academia. Janie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with a specialization in molecular biology and a minor in environmental and sustainable studies from Loyola University of Maryland\, equipping her with the expertise to drive sustainable practices in education and workforce training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeremy Eltz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nEDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGERTHE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nJeremy Eltz will work to develop and support the education and workforce pipeline for the alternative protein industry. Prior to joining GFI\, Jeremy Eltz served as the Director of Rural Education at the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning at the University of Indianapolis. Jeremy began his career as a research scientist and middle school teacher\, before joining the Indiana Department of Education in 2012. During his time at the IDOE\, Jeremy created and implemented the state’s first STEM plan—which resulted in the adoption of new STEM programs and pathways in K-12 education across the state. Jeremy has a bachelor’s in biology from Indiana University Bloomington\, a master’s degree in teaching from Marian University\, a PhD in educational leadership from Indiana State\, and a school superintendent’s license. He currently resides in Carmel\, Indiana\, with his wife\, Missy\, and two daughters\, Macy and Mallory. \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-of-food-engaging-agriculture-and-education-in-the-protein-transition/ LOCATION:Tuskegee University\, 1200 W Montgomery Rd\, Tuskegee\, Alabama\, 36088 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:20251125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T130000 DTSTAMP:20251104T145457Z CREATED:20251104T145418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T145457Z UID:10000730-1764072000-1764075600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Green Financing for Alternative Proteins—Introducing the Climate Bonds Alternative Proteins Criteria DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Green Financing for Alternative Proteins—Introducing the Climate Bonds Alternative Proteins CriteriaPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s next Business of Alt Protein webinar featuring a deep dive on the Climate Bonds Initiative’s new Alternative Proteins Criteria. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nAlternative proteins are part of the necessary shift in how food is produced and consumed if we are to meet global nutrition needs while remaining in planetary boundaries. In this session\, India Langley from the Climate Bonds Initiative will introduce the new Alternative Proteins Criteria: a science-based framework defining what counts as green investment in this fast-growing sector. Developed through extensive expert consultation\, the Criteria aim to channel global capital towards sustainable protein production\, distribution and innovation and help investors\, policymakers\, and producers drive a just transition within food systems.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndia Langley\n\n\n\nAGRI-FOOD SUSTAINABILITY ANALYST\, CLIMATE BONDS \n\n\n\nIndia Langley led the development of the Climate Bonds Initiative’s Alternative Proteins Criteria\, part of the organisation’s global Standard for credible green investment. Her work focuses on establishing science-based thresholds and pathways for sustainable food production\, including cultivated meat\, fermentation-derived\, and plant-based proteins. Before joining Climate Bonds\, India spent over a decade working across agrifood sustainability\, with experience spanning industry innovation to academic research\, all focused on novel low-emission food production systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-green-financing-for-alternative-proteins-introducing-the-climate-bonds-alternative-proteins-criteria/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SCI25060_BOAP-webinar-graphics-November_header-featured.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T235959 DTSTAMP:20251111T202903Z CREATED:20251111T202823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T202903Z UID:10000732-1764633600-1764806399@gfi.org SUMMARY:Plant Based World Expo DESCRIPTION:Plant Based World ExpoPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Corporate Engagement Manager Abby Sewell at Plant Based World Expo\, the only professional 100% plant-based trade event in the U.S. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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 brings together food service professionals\, retailers\, distributors\, buyers\, brokers\, and nonprofits to accelerate the growth of the plant-based sector. Designed to connect and empower businesses across the global supply network\, the expo showcases the latest innovations and strategies driving the future of food. Abby Sewell will share insights on how to grow the plant-based category in an evolving market landscape. \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\nAbby Sewell\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT MANAGER\, GFI \n\n\n\nAbby Sewell is the Corporate Engagement Manager at the Good Food Institute\, where she partners with food manufacturers and CPG companies to accelerate their transition toward alternative proteins. With 15 years of experience leading marketing and partnership strategy for global brands including General Mills\, Procter & Gamble\, Grey Goose\, and Toyota\, Abby brings a unique blend of strategic expertise and sustainability insight to her work. Before joining GFI\, she helped Fortune 500 companies deliver data-driven\, creative marketing solutions. Abby has shared insights on brand innovation and sustainable food systems at major industry events including Ad Week NYC and StreamCon. She holds a B.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications from Ithaca College and specialized training in Food Sustainability from NYU. \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-2025/ LOCATION:Javits Center\, 429 11th Ave\, New York City\, 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:20251204T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T235959 DTSTAMP:20250905T152622Z CREATED:20250905T131119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T152622Z UID:10000712-1764806400-1764892799@gfi.org SUMMARY:The 7th Industrializing Cultivated Meat & Seafood Summit DESCRIPTION:The 7th Industrializing Cultivated Meat & Seafood SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI’s Elliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\, will share insights at the 7th Industrializing Cultivated Meat & Seafood Summit in Boston. Join Elliot and other experts as they discuss R&D innovations that can drive down costs\, improve scalability\, and accelerate progress toward bringing cultivated meat and seafood to market. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nThe 7th Industrializing Cultivated Meat & Seafood Summit is the premier gathering focused on the bioprocessing breakthroughs enabling cultivated meat and seafood to scale. This year’s summit will feature GFI Principal Scientist Elliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\, whose research spans bioprocess design and cost modeling for cultivated meat. \n\n\n\nElliot will speak on the panel “R&D Innovations that Enhance Performance and Reduce Cost\,” where participants will examine: \n\n\n\n\nThe quantities of individual amino acids needed for large-scale cultivated meat production.\n\n\n\nThe anticipated cost contributions of amino acids in the production process.\n\n\n\nStrategies to address supply constraints and explore alternative sourcing options\, such as protein hydrolysates.\n\n\n\n\nElliot’s work highlights how science can remove the bottlenecks to scaling cultivated meat. By advancing open-access research and collaboration across the field\, we can strengthen food security\, expand consumer choice\, and accelerate the shift toward a more resilient global food system. \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\nElliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nSENIOR PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT \n\n\n\nElliot’s work at GFI focuses on analyzing the technical and economic bottlenecks facing the cultivated meat industry\, identifying opportunities to accelerate the industry\, and educating scientists\, the public\, and other industry stakeholders. For the past five years\, Elliot has worked on projects ranging from food safety and environmental impact to in-depth analysis of the cultivated meat value chain. Elliot holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, where he worked with induced pluripotent stem cells to model neuromuscular disease. \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-7th-industrializing-cultivated-meat-seafood-summit/ CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/COM24004_featured-events_science-academic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T070000 DTSTAMP:20251204T155126Z CREATED:20251204T155125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T155126Z UID:10000736-1764828000-1764831600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Why Sustainability Matters in Bio-Based Ingredients: Practical Challenges\, Key Decisions\, and What's Next DESCRIPTION:Why Sustainability Matters in Bio-Based Ingredients: Practical Challenges\, Key Decisions\, and What’s NextPast\n\n\n\n\n​​Join us for an insightful discussion and gain practical perspectives on how to understand and improve your environmental impact and why doing so is becoming increasingly essential. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nSustainability is rapidly becoming a defining priority in industrial biotechnology influencing investment\, regulation\, consumer expectations\, and the long-term viability of bioprocesses. As the industry shifts toward more responsible innovation\, teams are increasingly expected to understand and quantify the environmental impact of their decisions from the earliest stages of development. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we will explore: \n\n\n\n\nWhy sustainability matters now — environmental pressures\, regulatory momentum\, consumer expectations\, and costly R&D decisions\n\n\n\nHow sustainability is being implemented today — research advances\, emerging assessment methods\, localised sourcing\, and process optimisation\n\n\n\nThe current challenges in quantifying environmental impact — data limitations\, inconsistent frameworks\, and barriers to adoption in bioprocessing\n\n\n\nWhat’s next for the industry — tools enabling faster\, more accessible environmental insights (including platforms like Foresight)\, cross-industry collaboration\, sustainable protein research\, and growing efforts toward standardisation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucas Eastham\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATIONTHE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nLucas works with the SciTech team to analyze the technical landscape for proteins and ingredients derived from microbial fermentation\, identify key challenges\, and articulate solutions to accelerate the industry. Before GFI\, Lucas spent ten years at Algenol Biotech commercializing microbial-derived biofuels\, biofertilizers\, food ingredients\, and cosmetic ingredients. His expertise ranges across the bioprocess commercialization spectrum from strain development\, cultivation process development (USP)\, downstream process development (DSP)\, commercialization\, and GMP operations. Lucas holds a B.S. in Biology and Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh and an M.S. in Environmental Science and Management from Duquesne University. \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/why-sustainability-matters-in-bio-based-ingredients-practical-challenges-key-decisions-and-whats-next/ 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: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T093000 DTSTAMP:20251029T150321Z CREATED:20251029T150320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T150321Z UID:10000728-1764921600-1764927000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Alt Protein Pipelines: Training for commercialization with production facility partnerships DESCRIPTION:Alt Protein Pipelines: Training for commercialization with production facility partnershipsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to explore an innovative partnership that is helping students turn classroom learning into commercial-ready innovation. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis installment of the Alt Protein Pipelines webinar series will showcase how FoodPlant\, Singapore’s first shared pilot-scale food production facility\, has partnered with the Singapore Institute of Technology to train the next generation of food scientists so they can understand\, apply\, and scale emerging processing solutions most relevant to commercialization. \n\n\n\nThe series is designed to share case studies and practical insights that educators\, students\, administrators\, and industry partners can use to shape their own training programs. Each session emphasizes the practical steps\, challenges\, and solutions of a training pathway so attendees leave with actionable ideas to bring back to their institutions and ecosystems. \n\n\n\nMany experiential education models are built to prepare students for the practicalities of working within industry by providing industry-vetted projects or internship placements. FoodPlant expands this opportunity by guiding undergraduate students through a self-directed project that walks them through the innovation cycle from ideation\, to prototyping\, to a pre-manufacturing pilot. Dr. Lim Bee Gim will share how the program can be replicated across programs across various levels of infrastructure and resourcing. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLim Bee Gim\, PhD\n\n\n\nFOUNDING CEO AND TECHNICAL ADVISOR\, FOODPLANTASSOCIATE PROFESSOR\, SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY \n\n\n\nDr. Lim Bee Gim brings nearly 30 years of experience in food innovation\, manufacturing\, and education. She was the Founding CEO of FoodPlant\, where she led the establishment of Singapore’s first shared food processing facility. Under her leadership\, FoodPlant became a strategic platform supporting companies—from startups to established manufacturers—in developing and scaling sustainable food solutions\, including alternative proteins. \n\n\n\nCurrently serving as Technical Advisor at FoodPlant\, Dr. Lim provides expert guidance in food processing\, product innovation\, and commercialization. She is also an Associate Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology\, where she mentors future food technologists and actively designs and delivers industry training courses to upskill professionals in advanced processing technologies such as extrusion and thermal processing. \n\n\n\nHer work focuses on bridging research with practice\, enabling companies to accelerate sustainable product development through access to shared infrastructure\, technical expertise\, and hands-on capability building. \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/alt-protein-pipelines-training-for-commercialization-with-production-facility-partnerships/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SCI25055_AP-Pipeline-webinar-graphics-October_header-featured.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T170000 DTSTAMP:20251218T141351Z CREATED:20251218T141350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T141351Z UID:10000740-1765267200-1765299600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Public Opinion & Regulation – Communicating Science to Decision Makers DESCRIPTION:Public Opinion & Regulation – Communicating Science to Decision MakersPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI’s Tim Carey will join Bridge2Food’s regulatory session to explore how science-informed advocacy is shaping the future of food policy. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nGFI Policy Specialist Tim Carey will speak at Bridge2Food’s virtual session\, focused on communicating science to decision makers across government and industry. Tim will share how GFI applies an evidence-informed approach to policy engagement—translating food systems science into actionable strategies for regulators\, lawmakers\, and multilateral bodies. \n\n\n\nThis session is part of Bridge2Food’s ongoing programming on public opinion\, regulation\, and the role of science in shaping food system transformation. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Carey\, JD\n\n\n\nPOLICY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nTim Carey advances GFI’s legislative\, and regulatory strategies by operating at the intersection of public health research\, law\, and policy. Tim joined GFI after serving several years as a Law & Policy Advisor focused on gun violence prevention at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tim also previously worked in child advocacy at Maryland Legal Aid and the Emory Barton Child Law and Policy Center. Tim holds a JD from Emory University School of Law and a BA from Saint Mary’s College of Maryland. \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/public-opinion-regulation-communicating-science-to-decision-makers/ 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: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T123000 DTSTAMP:20251112T172625Z CREATED:20251112T172623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172625Z UID:10000733-1765278000-1765283400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Amino acid cost and supply chain analysis for cultivated meat: Pathways to more affordable\, scalable\, and sustainable protein production DESCRIPTION:Amino acid cost and supply chain analysis for cultivated meat: Pathways to more affordable\, scalable\, and sustainable protein productionPast\n\n\n\n\nExplore new findings from a first-of-its-kind analysis. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nAmino acids are among the largest cost drivers in cultivated meat production\, but a new analysis shows clear opportunities to lower costs and scale production. Join this webinar to explore findings from a new white paper that evaluates pathways to unlock a cost-effective\, scalable amino acid supply for the cultivated meat industry. \n\n\n\nThis first-of-its-kind analysis draws on real-world price data\, industry interviews\, and future demand modeling to identify where cost drivers and supply bottlenecks may emerge and how innovation can keep pace. Attendees will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhy the amino acid cost contribution to cultivated meat production is significantly lower than previously reported\n\n\n\nHow agricultural byproducts show promise as affordable alternative amino acid sources\n\n\n\nWhich amino acids pose the greatest long-term cost and supply risks\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to explore how suppliers\, producers\, researchers\, and policymakers can work together to build a resilient\, affordable amino acid supply chain that helps unlock scalable\, sustainable cultivated meat production. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, PhD\n\n\n\nSENIOR PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEATGOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nElliot’s work at GFI focuses on analyzing the technical and economic bottlenecks facing the cultivated meat industry\, identifying opportunities to accelerate the industry\, and educating scientists\, the public\, and other industry stakeholders. For the past seven years\, Elliot has worked on projects ranging from food safety and environmental impact to in-depth analysis of the cultivated meat value chain. Elliot holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, where he worked with induced pluripotent stem cells to model neuromuscular disease. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarie Gibbons\, MS\n\n\n\nCULTIVATED MEAT SCIENTISTMARIE GIBBONS CONSULTING \n\n\n\nMarie Gibbons is an early pioneer in cultivated meat\, a field she entered to create a positive impact for animals and the environment. She earned her master’s degree at North Carolina State University with support from New Harvest and the Good Food Institute\, focusing on large-scale poultry muscle cell production. Over the past decade\, she has led R&D efforts at Upside Foods\, Vow Foods\, and Newform Foods\, co-founded Re:meat in Sweden\, and conducted research at Tufts University and Harvard Medical School. Today\, Marie works as an independent consultant helping companies and nonprofits design serum-free media\, develop robust cell lines\, and scale sustainable bioprocesses for the future of food. \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/amino-acid-cost-and-supply-chain-analysis-for-cultivated-meat-pathways-to-more-affordable-scalable-and-sustainable-protein-production/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AAPVM_webinar-graphics_feature-scaled.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T141500 DTSTAMP:20251105T184300Z CREATED:20251105T184259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T184300Z UID:10000731-1765458000-1765462500@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Glycoengineering fungal cell factories — Implications for recombinant protein production DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Glycoengineering fungal cell factories — Implications for recombinant protein productionPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how using advanced gene-editing tools to reprogram fungi opens new possibilities for recombinant protein production. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nFilamentous fungi are widely used for recombinant protein production due to their high secretion capacity and GRAS status. However\, fungal N-glycosylation pathways produce high-mannose structures that differ from mammalian complex glycans\, potentially affecting protein function\, stability\, and immunogenicity. \n\n\n\nThis presentation from André Damasio\, Ph.D.\, will discuss glycoengineering strategies for fungal cell factories producing recombinant proteins. Using Aspergillus nidulans as a model system\, Dr. Damasio explores approaches ranging from glycoproteome mapping and site-specific engineering to pathway-level rewiring via CRISPR-Cas9. \n\n\n\nThe work addresses the fundamental challenge that fungal high-mannose glycans differ from mammalian complex structures\, potentially affecting protein function. Join us to learn how using advanced gene-editing tools to reprogram fungi opens new possibilities for recombinant protein production. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. André Damasio\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE PROFESSORINSTITUTE OF BIOLOGY – UNIVERSITY OF CAMPINAS (UNICAMP)\, BRAZIL \n\n\n\nDr. André Damasio is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology at the Institute of Biology\, University of Campinas (UNICAMP)\, Brazil. He received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of São Paulo in 2011\, with research periods at Oklahoma State University and the Institute of Catalysis and Petroleochemistry in Madrid. He joined UNICAMP in 2015 as an Assistant Professor after completing postdoctoral training at the Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory. His research group is dedicated to studying microbial biomanufacturing\, mainly the production of recombinant proteins and enzymes using filamentous fungi as cell factories. \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-glycoengineering-fungal-cell-factories-implications-for-recombinant-protein-production/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SCI25061_SOAP-webinar-graphics-Dec_header-featured.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T131500 DTSTAMP:20251202T160125Z CREATED:20251202T160124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T160125Z UID:10000735-1765886400-1765890900@gfi.org SUMMARY:Sensory evaluation of alternative proteins: A best practices guide DESCRIPTION:Sensory evaluation of alternative proteins: A best practices guidePast\n\n\n\n\nLearn how sensory science can drive the adoption of alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nTaste remains the strongest driver of consumer food choice\, making sensory science essential to the success of alternative proteins. Join us for a webinar on December 16th presenting highlights from GFI’s new white paper\, which introduces the basics of sensory science and how it can be integrated more effectively across alternative protein R&D. Participants will gain an understanding of how sensory methods can be applied throughout the product development lifecycle to improve decision-making\, reduce risk\, and accelerate progress toward taste parity. \n\n\n\nAttendees will learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhy sensory science must be integrated early and repeatedly throughout development\, and how even rapid or informal methods can guide product development.\n\n\n\nHow to choose the right method for the right question\, from discrimination and descriptive analysis to affective and temporal testing.\n\n\n\nHow to benchmark effectively\, and why comparisons must be anchored to high-performing\, target-market products.\n\n\n\nWhy internal tasting panels fall short—and how to design studies using relevant target consumers to generate reliable\, actionable data.\n\n\n\nHow sensory science can bridge R&D\, product development\, data science\, marketing\, and business strategy to de-risk choices and speed innovation.\n\n\n\n\nThis session is designed for researchers\, product developers\, sensory scientists\, food technologists\, and innovation teams looking to strengthen their approach to taste optimization. Attendees will leave with practical frameworks\, methodological guidance\, and cross-functional strategies to ensure technical advances translate into products consumers will choose—and keep choosing. \n\n\n\nSensory science is more than a test at the end of development. It is a strategic tool that links scientific rigor with consumer expectations. Join us to learn how integrating sensory science can position alternative proteins to compete on taste\, build trust\, and accelerate market adoption. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNikhita Mansukhani Kogar\, PhD\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL PLANT-BASED SCIENTISTTHE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nAt GFI\, Nikhita is focused on the technical landscape of plant-based proteins and how to expand their impact and adoption. Prior to joining GFI\, she worked in food and biotech product development\, most recently as an Innovation Scientist at Beyond Meat. While at Beyond\, she led flagship product development projects from the fundamental research stage through formulation and scale-up. Nikhita holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from Northwestern University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlissa Nolden\,PhD\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF FOOD SCIENCEUNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST \n\n\n\nAlissa Nolden is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She holds a BS and MS in Food Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Penn State\, respectively\, and a dual-title PhD in Food Science and Clinical Translational Science from Penn State. \n\n\n\nDr. Nolden’s research focuses on advancing sustainable food systems through sensory science\, with a particular emphasis on alternative proteins. Her work examines how sensory perception\, flavor quality\, and individual differences influence consumer acceptance of sustainable protein and novel plant-based proteins. By identifying the sensory drivers that enhance liking and encourage behavior change\, Dr. Nolden’s research supports the design of plant-forward foods that align with consumer values\, prioritizing sensory appeal. \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/sensory-evaluation-of-alternative-proteins-a-best-practices-guide/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SCI25057_Sensory-study-webinar-graphics_featured.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T140000 DTSTAMP:20251114T193330Z CREATED:20251114T193329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T193330Z UID:10000734-1766062800-1766066400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Building Your Alt Protein Career: Shaping the Future of Food as a Plant Protein Scientist DESCRIPTION:Building Your Alt Protein Career: Shaping the Future of Food as a Plant Protein ScientistPast\n\n\n\n\nExplore the path from food science to product innovation in this conversation on building a purpose-driven career in alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\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\nJordan Allen\, MSSenior ChemistIngredion \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Asia Sheehab in conversation with Jordan Allen\, Senior Chemist at Ingredion\, at our next Building Your Alt Protein Career webinar on December 18th. \n\n\n\nJordan will share how her path—from co-founding the Virginia Tech Alt Protein Project and researching sustainable protein extraction from brewer’s spent grain\, to developing innovative plant-based protein solutions at Ingredion—has shaped her career in food science and sustainability. She’ll also discuss how her role as an Inclusion Lead and advocate for early-career talent has deepened her commitment to mentorship\, collaboration\, and inclusive leadership in the alternative protein space. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring careers in applied food research\, interested in bridging science and product innovation\, or passionate about building a more sustainable and equitable food system\, Jordan’s journey offers inspiration and practical insights for advancing the future of food. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJordan Allen\, MS\n\n\n\nSENIOR CHEMIST\, INGREDION \n\n\n\nJordan Allen is a Senior Chemist at Ingredion in the Protein Fortification group of the Analytical Characterization and Texture Science team\, where she develops plant-based protein solutions by studying the structure-function-application relationship of plant proteins and applying these insights to create innovative ingredient solutions. She also serves as an Inclusion Lead for Ingredion’s Network of Early Talent business resource group\, championing diversity and professional development through mentorship and peer learning. \n\n\n\nJordan earned her M.S. in Food Science & Technology from Virginia Tech in 2023 and her B.S. in Food Science with a concentration in Culinary Arts and a minor in Food and Agribusiness Marketing and Management from the University of Delaware. During her graduate studies\, she focused on developing a sustainable process to extract protein from brewer’s spent grain and co-founded the Virginia Tech Alt Protein Project\, a global initiative advancing awareness\, education\, and research in alternative proteins. Jordan is active in the IFT Protein Division\, serves on the NYIFT Executive Committee\, and is passionate about plant-based protein innovation\, sustainability\, and developing strong leaders for the future of food. \n\n\n\nWith expertise in protein science and applied food research\, as well as a commitment to inclusive leadership\, Jordan drives innovation in plant-based solutions and helps shape a more sustainable future for food. \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/building-your-alt-protein-career-shaping-the-future-of-food-as-a-plant-protein-scientist/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SCI24067_Building-your-alt-protein-career-webinar_header-featured.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR