BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Good Food Institute - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Good Food Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gfi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Good Food Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART: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:20250212T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T235959 DTSTAMP:20250116T204550Z CREATED:20230124T171348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T204550Z UID:10000414-1739318400-1739491199@gfi.org SUMMARY:Meat Evolution (MEVO) Summit DESCRIPTION:Meat Evolution (MEVO) SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nMEVO is a leaders summit that exclusively brings in-person up to 250 decision makers from prominent to small-sized manufacturers\, commercial producers\, investors\, cutting-edge technology providers\, intellectuals\, brands and future food vanguards who want to increase their knowledge and footprint in this lucrative growth market. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nMEVO is a leaders summit that exclusively brings in-person up to 250 decision makers from prominent to small-sized manufacturers\, commercial producers\, investors\, cutting-edge technology providers\, intellectuals\, brands and future food vanguards who want to increase their knowledge and footprint in this lucrative growth market. \n\n\n\nIt’s not a question of if – but how we can make enough cultured meat affordable\, safe and tasty now! We evolve together. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich serves as GFI’s chief thought leader and relationship-builder\, working in close partnership with GFI’s global teams and food system stakeholders around the world. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Bruce\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/meat-evolution-mevo-summit/ LOCATION:Marina Bay Sands Singapore\, 10 Bayfront Ave\, Singapore 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:20250213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T110000 DTSTAMP:20250210T050005Z CREATED:20240205T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T050005Z UID:10000540-1739440800-1739444400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Apply to join the Alt Protein Project DESCRIPTION:Apply to join the Alt Protein ProjectPast\n\n\n\n\nApplications to join the Alt Protein Project are now live! Attend our information session to discover how you can play a pivotal role in bringing the alternative protein movement to your university. \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\nNathan Ahlgrim\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nSenior Academic Community ManagerThe Good Food Institute \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nStudents have an outsized influence on shaping the academic ecosystem from the inside out\, but their power is largely untapped. The Alt Protein Project is a global community of student groups that seeks to change that. We inspire\, train\, and empower students to establish their universities as hubs for alternative protein research\, education\, and innovation\, and—in so doing—we propel students to the forefront of the alternative protein movement. Read more about our community and apply to join. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, join our information sessions for interested student organizers on February 13 to learn more about what it takes to join this vibrant community of leaders and change-makers. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here for the February 13th information session at 10am EST / 7am PST.\n\n\n\nIf that time is not convenient for you\, we offer another information session on February 13th at 8pm EST / 5pm ST. You can register for that session here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNathan Ahlgrim\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nSENIOR ACADEMIC COMMUNITY MANAGER\, GFI \n\n\n\nAt GFI\, Nathan manages the Alt Protein Project as it seeds alternative protein education and research programs at universities across the world. Nathan’s experience as a scientist\, educator\, and naturalist informs the interdisciplinary approach he brings to his work at GFI. He holds a B.S. in biology and psychology from UNC Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Emory University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n The Alt Protein Project\n\n Students play a pivotal role in building the alternative protein ecosystem. Explore how you can start a student group at your university to accelerate the global transition to the future… \n\n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n Apply to the Alt Protein Project\n\n Interested in bringing the alternative protein field to your university? Apply to join our community of student movement-builders around the globe by 11:59 pm ET on March 27\, 2026 \n\n\n \n Learn more\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/apply-to-join-the-alt-protein-project-morning-info-session/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SCI24005_Apply-to-join-APP-event-graphics_header-feature.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T143000 DTSTAMP:20250124T144320Z CREATED:20250124T144318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T144320Z UID:10000648-1739451600-1739457000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Environmental and social performance of cultivated meat DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Environmental and social performance of cultivated meatPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn about the environmental and social performance of cultivated meat from one of the founding faculty members of the Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture. \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\nNicole Tichenor Blackstone\, Ph.D.Tufts University \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nCultivated meat has attracted attention for its potential to help meet consumer demand for proteins while reducing greenhouse gas emissions\, improving animal welfare\, and enhancing food safety. At the same time\, cultivated meat represents competition – and at scale\, a potential existential threat – to livestock producers\, workers\, and their communities. In this talk\, Dr. Blackstone will summarize what is known about the environmental and social sustainability of cultivated meat to date\, discuss research her lab is leading in both spaces\, and highlight critical gaps in knowledge that must be addressed to move the field forward toward a sustainable future. \n\n\n\n***Please note: This seminar will not be recorded\, so you will need to attend the live presentation to benefit from our speaker’s insights. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicole Tichenor Blackstone\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nASSISTANT PROFESSOR\, FRIEDMAN SCHOOL OF NUTRITION SCIENCE AND POLICY & DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERINGTUFTS UNIVERSITY \n\n\n\nNicole Tichenor Blackstone is an Assistant Professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy & Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University. Dr. Blackstone is a sustainability scientist who studies the environmental and social impacts of food system innovations\, interventions\, and policies. Currently\, she leads the Leading a Sustainability Transition in Nutrition Globally (LASTING) Project\, which aims to produce evidence-based recommendations\, models\, and data for integrated sustainability assessment of diets. \n\n\n\nDr. Blackstone is also a founding affiliated faculty member of the Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture. She leads several projects focused on measuring the environmental and social impacts of cultivated meat systems and co-leads Tufts’ USDA-funded National Institute of Cellular Agriculture. \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-environmental-and-social-performance-of-cultivated-meat/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SCI25004_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-February-header-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T210000 DTSTAMP:20250210T050006Z CREATED:20240205T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T050006Z UID:10000542-1739476800-1739480400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Apply to join the Alt Protein Project DESCRIPTION:Apply to join the Alt Protein ProjectPast\n\n\n\n\nApplications to join the Alt Protein Project are now live! Attend our information session to discover how you can play a pivotal role in bringing the alternative protein movement to your university. \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\nNathan Ahlgrim\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nSenior Academic Community ManagerThe Good Food Institute \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nStudents have an outsized influence on shaping the academic ecosystem from the inside out\, but their power is largely untapped. The Alt Protein Project is a global community of student groups that seeks to change that. We inspire\, train\, and empower students to establish their universities as hubs for alternative protein research\, education\, and innovation\, and—in so doing—we propel students to the forefront of the alternative protein movement. Read more about our community and apply to join. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, join our information sessions for interested student organizers on February 13 to learn more about what it takes to join this vibrant community of leaders and change-makers. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here for the February 13th information session at 8pm EST / 5pm ST.\n\n\n\nIf that time is not convenient for you\, we offer another information session on February 13th at 10am EST / 7am PST. You can register for that session here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNathan Ahlgrim\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nSENIOR ACADEMIC COMMUNITY MANAGER\, GFI \n\n\n\nAt GFI\, Nathan manages the Alt Protein Project as it seeds alternative protein education and research programs at universities across the world. Nathan’s experience as a scientist\, educator\, and naturalist informs the interdisciplinary approach he brings to his work at GFI. He holds a B.S. in biology and psychology from UNC Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Emory University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n The Alt Protein Project\n\n Students play a pivotal role in building the alternative protein ecosystem. Explore how you can start a student group at your university to accelerate the global transition to the future… \n\n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n Apply to the Alt Protein Project\n\n Interested in bringing the alternative protein field to your university? Apply to join our community of student movement-builders around the globe by 11:59 pm ET on March 27\, 2026 \n\n\n \n Learn more\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/apply-to-join-the-alt-protein-project-evening-info-session/ LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/apply-to-join-the-alt-protein-project-evening-info-session/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SCI24005_Apply-to-join-APP-event-graphics_header-feature.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T121500 DTSTAMP:20250212T191757Z CREATED:20250212T191755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T191757Z UID:10000656-1740009600-1740053700@gfi.org SUMMARY:Foodservice: Gateway to Changing Consumer Habits DESCRIPTION:Foodservice: Gateway to Changing Consumer HabitsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Marika Azoff\, GFI’s Corporate Engagement Lead\, at the Vegconomist Webtalk: Foodservice – Gateway to Changing Consumer Habits. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe foodservice sector holds immense potential as a gateway to driving the global transition toward a more sustainable and plant-based food system. As a critical player in shaping consumer habits and preferences\, the industry has the power to transform the game—but how is it leveraging this influence? \n\n\n\nWhat strategies are currently being deployed by key players? Where are the blind spots hindering progress? And how effectively are companies\, institutions\, and policymakers embracing this shift? \n\n\n\nBy analyzing the roles of key industry stakeholders and emerging trends\, the webinar will explore the position of the foodservice as a critical driver in reshaping food consumption patterns. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarika Azoff\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT LEAD – RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE \n\n\n\nMarika works with companies involved in food sales and distribution to increase their sales of and commitment to alternative proteins. Marika first joined GFI with a focus on alternative seafood. Through building relationships with the private sector\, she worked to accelerate the development of alternative seafood globally. Marika earned a BA in Animal Conservation from the University of Rochester and spent the last decade focused on animal conservation and strategic partnerships. \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/foodservice-gateway-to-changing-consumer-habits/ LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/foodservice-gateway-to-changing-consumer-habits/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COM24004_featured-events_industry.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T235959 DTSTAMP:20241112T210642Z CREATED:20241112T210440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T210642Z UID:10000620-1740355200-1740614399@gfi.org SUMMARY:5th Fermentation-Enabled Alternative Protein Summit DESCRIPTION:5th Fermentation-Enabled Alternative Protein SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nAttend the summit with GFI’s Adam Leman\, Ph.D.\, for an in-depth exploration of the latest technical and commercial insights in the fermentation industry. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the 5th Fermentation-Enabled Alternative Protein Summit in San Francisco\, February 24-26 2025! \n\n\n\nThis year’s summit offers premium insights from industry leaders\, investors\, and policymakers\, including GFI’s principal fermentation scientist\, Adam Leman\, Ph.D.\, who will chair a session on unlocking market growth and longevity by overcoming funding bottlenecks and working collaboratively. With sessions covering R&D breakthroughs\, manufacturing innovations\, and commercial pathways\, this event connects you directly with strategic players driving the industry forward. View the 2025 Agenda here. \n\n\n\n2025 Highlights Include: \n\n\n\n\nFermentation & Ingredient Innovation Track: Technical excellence with Meli Bio\, NovoNutrients\, Circe Bioscience\, and more\, covering strain development\, bioprocessing\, and high-quality ingredient formulation\n\n\n\nProduct Development & Commercialization Track: Proven go-to-market strategies and partnerships with Tomorrow Farms\, Schreiber Foods\, The Mushroom Meat Co\, and more\n\n\n\nCapital Infrastructure Development Focus Day: Building sustainable protein manufacturing at scale\, featuring insights from Onego Bio\, Roquette\, The Good Food Institute\, and Synata Bio\n\n\n\nKey Plenary Sessions: Gain insights into the investment landscape and strategic partnerships with industry leaders including ADM\, Superbrewed Food\, and FTW Ventures\n\n\n\n\nJoin 170+ business executives\, innovation and R&D decision-makers from leading CPGs and ingredient providers\, investors\, and late-stage technology enablers to unlock the potential of this growing market. Use code GFI10 for 10% off your registration! \n\n\n\nQuick Links: Homepage | Event Guide | Register \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATION\, GFI \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/5th-fermentation-enabled-alternative-protein-summit/ LOCATION:Grand Hyatt San Francisco\, 345 Stockton Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94108\, 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:20250224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T130000 DTSTAMP:20250221T194139Z CREATED:20250221T194138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T194139Z UID:10000658-1740398400-1740402000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: How to advance plant-forward initiatives in government DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: How to advance plant-forward initiatives in governmentPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin our upcoming Business of Alt Protein webinar exploring how individuals can advance plant-forward initiatives in government. \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\nRachel AtchesonExecutive DirectorFood Policy Pathways \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe webinar will start with a presentation from Rachel Atcheson\, Executive Director of Food Policy Pathways\, where she will share her experience advancing plant-based initiatives in NYC and the importance of people working in the public sector to promote alternative proteins. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A with Rachel and GFI’s Senior Policy Specialist\, Public Investment and Industry\, Maille O’Donnell. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel Atcheson\n\n\n\nEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR\, FOOD POLICY PATHWAYS \n\n\n\nAfter years of public service to transform the food system and generate public good\, Rachel founded Food Policy Pathways to cultivate the next generation of food and agriculture policy leaders. Previously\, she worked in various New York City government roles\, including as Deputy Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy\, Special Advisor to the Chief of Staff\, and Deputy Strategist for the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office\, where she spearheaded initiatives such as citywide nutrition programs and public health campaigns to strengthen food policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell\n\n\n\nSENIOR POLICY SPECIALIST\, PUBLIC INVESTMENT AND INDUSTRY\, GFI \n\n\n\nMaille (pronounced “Molly”) works to catalyze public support for alternative protein commercialization. Her work includes educating stakeholders within the U.S.-based alternative protein ecosystem about government resources that may be available to them and ensuring that agency funders have access to accurate information about the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\nMaille has held several positions within GFI\, most recently focused on developing reports and resources on the alternative protein commercial landscape. Before GFI\, Maille held various internships in the policy space\, including with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of Maryland\, College Park. \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-how-to-advance-plant-forward-initiatives-in-government/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/COR25006_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-February_header-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T235959 DTSTAMP:20250225T125814Z CREATED:20250225T125530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T125814Z UID:10000660-1741046400-1741391999@gfi.org SUMMARY:Natural Products Expo West DESCRIPTION:Natural Products Expo WestPast\n\n\n\n\nDiscover new plant-based brands—or exhibit your own—at the leading natural products trade show. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nExpo West is one of the leading natural products trade shows and represents a great opportunity to find plant-based brands or\, conversely\, get discovered by distributors and retailers. \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/expo-west-2025/ LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center\, 800 West Katella Avenue\, Anaheim\, California\, 92802\, 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:20250304T121000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T131000 DTSTAMP:20250225T145905Z CREATED:20250225T141150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T145905Z UID:10000661-1741090200-1741093800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Join the Conversation: An Introduction to Cultivated Meat with Dr. Elliot Swartz DESCRIPTION:Join the Conversation: An Introduction to Cultivated Meat with Dr. Elliot SwartzPast\n\n\n\n\nCurious about the future of food? Join Dr. Elliot Swartz\, Principal Scientist at The Good Food Institute (GFI)\, for an engaging and accessible introduction to cultivated meat—a groundbreaking innovation in food 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\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nIn this beginner-friendly session\, part of the UNH Manchester Sidore Series Centers on Sustainability\, Dr. Swartz will break down the basics of cultivated meat: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is it\, and how is it made?\n\n\n\nWhy does it matter for the future of food?\n\n\n\nWhat challenges remain before it becomes widely available?\n\n\n\n\nCultivated meat is essentially the same as the beef\, pork\, chicken\, and fish we eat today\, but produced directly from cells\, without having to grow the whole animal. It has the potential to be a more sustainable and ethical alternative to conventional meat\, but how close are we to seeing it in stores and restaurants? \n\n\n\nDr. Swartz will explore the environmental\, ethical\, and economic implications of this emerging industry\, including how it could reduce greenhouse gas emissions\, use fewer natural resources\, and contribute to a more secure global food system. \n\n\n\nWhether you are new to the topic or just beginning to explore alternative proteins\, this session is designed to be clear\, engaging\, and welcoming to all. No prior knowledge is needed—just curiosity about the future of food. \n\n\n\nRegister today to reserve your spot. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and be part of the conversation about the future of meat production. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL 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/join-the-conversation-an-introduction-to-cultivated-meat-with-dr-elliot-swartz/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:External virtual 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:20250313T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T235959 DTSTAMP:20250228T131408Z CREATED:20250228T131251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T131408Z UID:10000665-1741824000-1741996799@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech San Francisco 2025 DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech San Francisco 2025Past\n\n\n\n\nThe future of food is here. Future Food-Tech returns to San Francisco\, bringing together global leaders to explore the latest breakthroughs in food innovation. From AI-driven solutions to scaling biotech and navigating the rise of GLP-1 drugs\, this event dives into the trends shaping what we eat. \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\nFuture Food-Tech is where the world’s leading food brands\, ingredient suppliers\, technology providers\, and investors come together to accelerate innovation. This year’s agenda covers critical topics\, including ingredient breakthroughs for supply chain resilience\, AI’s role in food\, and the evolving landscape of biotechnology and nutrition. \n\n\n\nGFI’s Maille O’Donnell\, senior policy specialist\, public investment and industry\, will join the panel discussion “Navigating the Future of Food: How the New Administration Will Shape Health\, Nutrition\, and Policy” to discuss how forward-thinking policies can support a level playing field for alternative proteins and unlock public investment in food innovation. \n\n\n\nJoin us in San Francisco to connect with industry pioneers and shape the future of food. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell\n\n\n\nSENIOR POLICY SPECIALIST\, PUBLIC INVESTMENT AND INDUSTRY\, GFI \n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell is a senior policy specialist at GFI\, specializing in public investment and industry. She works to advance policies that support a thriving alternative protein industry by educating stakeholders within the U.S.-based alternative protein ecosystem about government resources. She also works to ensure that agency funders have access to accurate information about the alternative protein industry and public resource landscape. Before joining GFI\, Maille held various internships in the policy space\, including with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of Maryland\, College Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/future-food-tech-san-francisco-2025/ LOCATION:San Francisco Marriott Marquis\, 780 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, 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:20250313T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T120000 DTSTAMP:20250221T212422Z CREATED:20250221T210644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T212422Z UID:10000659-1741863600-1741867200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Precision fermentation market trends\, applications\, and opportunities DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Precision fermentation market trends\, applications\, and opportunitiesPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s next Business of Alt Protein webinar covering the state of the precision fermentation industry. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe precision fermentation sector is growing and experiencing increasing interest and investment. In this session\, GFI’s corporate engagement experts will provide an overview of the state of the precision fermentation industry globally to help you understand and navigate this space. We’ll cover: \n\n\n\n\nThe value proposition of precision fermented ingredients  \n\n\n\nDifferent applications of precision fermented ingredients\n\n\n\nAn overview of companies active in the space\n\n\n\nThe regulatory and labeling landscape\n\n\n\n\nThis event is part of our “Business of Alt Protein” series. It is designed for industry professionals (R&D\, marketing\, supply chain\, procurement\, sustainability)\, innovators\, and anyone curious about the future of food. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarika Azoff\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT LEAD\, GFI \n\n\n\nMarika works with companies involved in food sales and distribution to increase their sales of and commitment to alternative proteins. Marika first joined GFI with a focus on alternative seafood. Through building relationships with the private sector\, she worked to accelerate the development of alternative seafood globally. Marika earned a BA in Animal Conservation from the University of Rochester and spent the last decade focused on animal conservation and strategic partnerships. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby Sewell\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT MANAGER\, GFI \n\n\n\nPrior 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\n\n\n\nCarlotte Lucas\n\n\n\nHEAD OF INDUSTRY\, GFI EUROPE \n\n\n\nCarlotte supports the food industry to make delicious and affordable plant-based meat available across Europe\, and prepare the sector for the arrival of cultivated meat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-precision-fermentation-market-trends-applications-and-opportunities/ LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-precision-fermentation-market-trends-applications-and-opportunities/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/COR25005_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-March_header-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T143000 DTSTAMP:20250213T151426Z CREATED:20250213T151425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T151426Z UID:10000657-1741870800-1741876200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Functionality-driven processing — shaping tomorrow's proteins DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Functionality-driven processing — shaping tomorrow’s proteinsPast\n\n\n\n\nExplore how protein functionality can be tailored for specific applications. \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\nDr. Julia KepplerWageningen University \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nProteins can be seen as the most important structural and functional components of food\, which are also predominantly viewed positively by consumers. However\, alternative protein sources often lack the range of functions expected of animal proteins. \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Julia Keppler of Wageningen University to discover nature-inspired examples of how the (technical) functionality of protein ingredients can be tailored to suit the intended target application. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Julia Keppler\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE PROFESSORLABORATORY OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING\, WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY \n\n\n\nJulia Keppler is an associate professor in the Food Process Engineering Group at Wageningen University\, the Netherlands\, with more than 11 years of experience in the field of food protein functionality\, 99 peer-reviewed publications\, and holds multiple patents. \n\n\n\nDr Keppler´s research group focuses on tuning the structure and functionality of food protein ingredients during processing. The group explores new food protein sources\, (e.g.\, plant-\, single cell -\, mussel-proteins\, or proteins obtained through precision fermentation)\, unravels their functionalities\, and delves into the intricate relationship between structure and function influenced by processing techniques. \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-functionality-driven-processing-shaping-tomorrows-proteins/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SCI25012_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-March_header-featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T200000 DTSTAMP:20250317T130247Z CREATED:20250317T130246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T130247Z UID:10000674-1742842800-1742846400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Wild Hope: Mission Impossible – Screening & Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Wild Hope: Mission Impossible – Screening & Panel DiscussionPast\n\n\n\n\nThe future of food is in focus. Join us for a special screening of Wild Hope: Mission Impossible\, an eye-opening film exploring plant-based solutions and the innovations shaping our food system. The event will feature a post-screening discussion with experts leading the charge in sustainable food\, including GFI’s Pepin Andrew Tuma. \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\nPresented by HHMI Tangled Bank Studios\, Wild Hope: Mission Impossible dives into the urgent need for food system transformation. The documentary showcases groundbreaking advancements in plant-based solutions and their potential to address climate and food security challenges. \n\n\n\nFollowing the screening\, a panel of experts will discuss the film’s key themes\, the future of alternative proteins\, and the role of policy in scaling sustainable food innovations. Pepin Andrew Tuma\, J.D.\, GFI’s Director of Policy and Government Relations\, will share insights on the legislative landscape\, how government action can accelerate progress\, and what’s needed to create a more resilient food system. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPepin Andrew Tuma\, J.D.\n\n\n\nDIRECTOR OF POLICY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS\, GFI \n\n\n\nPepin Andrew Tuma leads GFI’s legislative efforts to drive state and federal policies that support alternative proteins. His expertise spans legislative advocacy\, food and nutrition policy\, coalition building\, and campaign strategy. Before joining GFI\, he spent over a decade at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics\, leading government and regulatory affairs. He has also worked in law\, policy consulting\, and political campaigns. Pepin holds a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in history and government from the College of William and Mary. \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/wild-hope-mission-impossible-screening-and-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:US Navy Memorial Burke Auditorium\, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004 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:20250325T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T130000 DTSTAMP:20250306T174339Z CREATED:20250211T143705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T174339Z UID:10000654-1742902200-1742907600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Fish & CHIPS: Collaborative Huddle for Ideation & Problem Solving DESCRIPTION:Fish & CHIPS: Collaborative Huddle for Ideation & Problem SolvingPast\n\n\n\n\nCalling all cultivated seafood researchers and innovators! Join us for our next collaborative huddle on March 25th. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging virtual collaborative huddle hosted by The Good Food Institute. This event aims to bring together cultivated seafood researchers and innovators from around the world\, providing them with a unique platform to connect\, network\, and tackle shared challenges head-on. \n\n\n\nDuring the registration process\, we encourage you to select specific topics of interest\, allowing us to create breakout groups that maximize the potential for productive discussions and innovative problem-solving. During this session\, join us for conversations on media optimization\, shellfish and cross-species translation\, and non-scientific challenges\, including funding. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues and expand your network at our next collaborative huddle! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/fish-and-chips-march-2025-session-one/ LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/fish-and-chips-march-2025-session-one/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SCI24010_webinar-graphics-fish-and-chips-March_featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T223000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T000000 DTSTAMP:20250306T174419Z CREATED:20250211T143750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T174419Z UID:10000655-1742941800-1742947200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Fish & CHIPS: Collaborative Huddle for Ideation & Problem Solving DESCRIPTION:Fish & CHIPS: Collaborative Huddle for Ideation & Problem SolvingPast\n\n\n\n\nCalling all cultivated seafood researchers and innovators! Join us for our next collaborative huddle on March 25th. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging virtual collaborative huddle hosted by The Good Food Institute. This event aims to bring together cultivated seafood researchers and innovators from around the world\, providing them with a unique platform to connect\, network\, and tackle shared challenges head-on. \n\n\n\nDuring the registration process\, we encourage you to select specific topics of interest\, allowing us to create breakout groups that maximize the potential for productive discussions and innovative problem-solving. During this session\, join us for conversations on media optimization\, shellfish and cross-species translation\, and non-scientific challenges\, including funding. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues and expand your network at our next collaborative huddle! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/fish-and-chips-march-2025-session-two/ LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/fish-and-chips-march-2025-session-two/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SCI24010_webinar-graphics-fish-and-chips-March_featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T170000 DTSTAMP:20250225T221443Z CREATED:20250225T221442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T221443Z UID:10000662-1743235200-1743267600@gfi.org SUMMARY:2025 Canadian Alternative Protein Symposium DESCRIPTION:2025 Canadian Alternative Protein SymposiumPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI President Bruce Friedrich at the Canadian Alt Protein Symposium\, a dynamic gathering of innovators working to reshape the global food system! \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI president\, Bruce Friedrich\, at the Canadian Alt Protein Symposium\, a collaborative conference by the University of Toronto\, McMaster University\, and the University of Waterloo. Connect with experts dedicated to transforming global food systems through innovative alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n​This event is designed to foster collaboration\, inspire innovation\, and empower attendees to tackle critical challenges in the alternative protein sector. Networking sessions will provide opportunities to build meaningful connections and drive progress in Canada’s growing role as a leader in sustainable food systems. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/2025-canadian-alternative-protein-symposium/ LOCATION:Medical Sciences Building\, University of Toronto\, 1 King's College Circle\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 3K3\, Canada 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:20250401T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T120000 DTSTAMP:20250311T211619Z CREATED:20250311T211618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T211619Z UID:10000671-1743505200-1743508800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Precision fermentation consumer research and nomenclature DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Precision fermentation consumer research and nomenclaturePast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s next Business of Alt Protein webinar covering an overview of current precision fermentation consumer research insights and nomenclature best practices. \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\nTaylor Leet-OtleyConsumer Research Lead \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe precision fermentation sector is growing and experiencing increasing interest and investment. In this session\, GFI’s consumer research lead Taylor Leet-Otley will provide an overview of consumer research findings to help inform your GTM strategy\, on-pack messaging\, and what to call these novel ingredients. We’ll cover: \n\n\n\n\nAwareness & familiarity\n\n\n\nWillingness to try and buy\n\n\n\nWhich demographic is most likely to try\n\n\n\nPerceptions and hesitations\n\n\n\nNomenclature preferences\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaylor Leet-Otley\n\n\n\nCONSUMER RESEARCH LEAD\, GFI \n\n\n\nTaylor Leet-Otley oversees GFI’s consumer research\, keeping the organization and the industry in touch with consumers’ needs & beliefs in the fast-moving alternative protein category. Taylor joined GFI with a background as a consultant focused on market research\, consumer insights\, and strategy. He worked in a diverse range of industries including CPG\, energy\, recycling\, healthcare\, and consumer tech\, with a focus on brand management\, B2B strategy\, and market entry. He graduated from Wesleyan University with a BA in Neuroscience and Religion. \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-precision-fermentation-consumer-research-and-nomenclature/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SCI25018_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-April_header-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T235959 DTSTAMP:20250403T145527Z CREATED:20250314T124122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T145527Z UID:10000673-1743552000-1743983999@gfi.org SUMMARY:MANRRS 39 DESCRIPTION:MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) 39Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging session on alternative proteins and their potential to transform food systems. This session will explore the science\, technology\, and market opportunities behind plant-based\, cultivated\, and fermented proteins driving sustainability and innovation in the food industry. \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\nMANRRS39 brings together students and professionals in agriculture\, food\, natural resources\, and related sciences to collaborate\, network\, and advance their careers. The conference features industry leaders\, small-group breakout sessions\, workshops\, a career expo\, and opportunities to refine professional skills. \n\n\n\nAsia Sheehab will lead a session on the role of alternative proteins in shaping the future of food. The discussion will cover the environmental\, health\, and scalability benefits of alternative proteins\, the challenges of production\, and their impact on agriculture. \n\n\n\nWhether you are interested in sustainability\, innovation\, or entrepreneurship\, this session will provide insights into how alternative proteins can address global food security and climate challenges. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAsia Sheehab\n\n\n\nACADEMIC COMMUNITY SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nAsia Sheehab works with GFI’s university innovation team to support The Alt Protein Project. She empowers and mentors student groups around the world to transform universities into hubs for alternative protein research\, education\, and innovation. \n\n\n\nAsia has a background in program coordination\, food systems\, nutrition research\, and community-building. Prior to joining GFI\, she facilitated clinical nutrition research studies focused on protein consumption and muscle health at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center. She has also worked with organizations like the Blue Zones Project and The Humane League to engage academic and local communities. \n\n\n\nShe holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Simmons University and a master’s degree in nutrition science and food policy from Tufts University. Asia is passionate about science communication and brings a strong interest in equitable food systems\, animal welfare\, and sustainability to her work 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/manrrs-39/ LOCATION:California 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:20250403T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T123000 DTSTAMP:20250314T150729Z CREATED:20250226T133348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T150729Z UID:10000664-1743678000-1743683400@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFI’s Research Grant Program: 2025 RFP information session DESCRIPTION:GFI’s Research Grant Program: 2025 RFP information sessionPast\n\n\n\n\nThe greatest time of the year is upon us: GFI research grant season! Funding for alternative protein research is up for grabs\, and we’ll walk you through GFI’s RFP step-by-step. \n\n\n\n Share this page on 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\nMark your calendars for April 3rd and join us for an exciting webinar where we’ll unpack all the details of GFI’s 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP)! \n\n\n\nJoin us to explore the details and get answers to your questions in this session\, featuring insights from GFI’s top science and technology experts. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of how to secure GFI funding for your groundbreaking research. \n\n\n\n\n\nAffiliate events\n\n\n\nGFI Europe RFP information session\n\n\n\nMark your calendars for April 2nd\, and join us for an exciting European webinar where we’ll unpack all the details of GFI’s 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP)! \n\n\n\nJoin GFI Europe to explore the details and get answers to your questions in this session\, featuring insights from GFI’s top science and technology experts. Hear from Dr. Sirli Rosenvald\, Dr. Simeon Minić\, and Dr. Miao Guo as they share their experiences and discuss how GFI’s grant has supported their innovative work. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn from both experts and past grant recipients! \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Europe RFP webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI APAC\, GFI India\, and GFIC information sessions\n\n\n\nAlt Protein Dialogues\, co-organized by GFI APAC\, GFI India\, and GFIC\, is a new webinar series designed as a collaborative initiative to connect and showcase alternative protein innovators across Asia-Pacific\, India\, China\, Australia\, and New Zealand. \n\n\n\nThe first two-part webinar of the series\, The 2025 GFI Research Grant Programme (RGP)\, will provide a detailed overview of the 2025 Research Grant Programme\, including its focus areas and application process.  \n\n\n\nPart I\, April 8th: Application Process Overview\, will feature speakers from GFI India and GFI APAC\, covering the fundamentals of the RGP\, the key research themes for this year\, and guidance on the application timeline and submission process. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for part one\n\n\n\n\nPart II\, April 16th: Insights from Past GFI Grantees\, will feature past GFI grantees who will share insights into their research\, experiences with the program\, and practical advice for applicants. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for part two\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/research-grant-program-2025-rfp-information-session/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SCI24016_RFP-info-session-webinar-graphics_feature.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T235959 DTSTAMP:20250403T145610Z CREATED:20250324T155442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T145610Z UID:10000677-1743897600-1744588799@gfi.org SUMMARY:Los Angeles Climate Week DESCRIPTION:Los Angeles Climate WeekPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI is heading to Los Angeles Climate Week! This event brings together climate organizations\, policymakers\, innovators\, companies\, and changemakers from LA and beyond on cutting-edge climate change 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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nLos Angeles Climate Week is where climate leaders\, innovators\, and changemakers come together to turn ideas into action. From cutting-edge tech to policy shifts\, this event is all about tangible solutions for a better future. \n\n\n\nGFI will be there to share how alternative proteins innovation can be used to address the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss! \n\n\n\n\n\nFuture Bites: Alt Proteins\, Sustainable Eats & Rooftop Revelations\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 10 at 10 am \n\n\n\nJoin us for a rooftop experience with an exciting conversation exploring the future of food through the lenses of innovation\, equity\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\nModerated by innovation and circular systems expert Dr. Lara Ramdin\, this panel brings together trailblazers who are redefining what’s on our plates and how it gets there. \n\n\n\nHanna Barlow of the Good Food Institute will dive into the science and scale-up of plant-based and cultivated meat\, and the global movement toward a more sustainable protein supply. Chef Lucy of Eat Sauterelle will share her culinary adventures crafting craveable dishes with novel proteins\, including insects. Dana Thiel from Meaningful Works will provide insights on the intersection of social impact\, community empowerment\, and climate-smart food systems. \n\n\n\nWhat we eat and how we grow it is changing fast\, driven by the need to feed a growing population more sustainably. Whether you’re a curious consumer\, policymaker\, or food industry innovator—this bite-sized session is one you won’t want to miss. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHanna Barlow\n\n\n\nACADEMIC COMMUNITY SPECIALIST\, GFI \n\n\n\nHanna supports a global community of student groups working to build alternative protein ecosystems at their universities via the Alt Protein Project. Prior to joining GFI\, she worked with the University of California Global Food Initiative\, UCLA Heat Lab\, and Each Green Corner to build and support research and education initiatives at the intersection of climate and food systems. She holds a bachelor’s degree in human biology and food studies at UCLA and is excited to center food justice in the quest to build a world where alternative proteins are no longer alternative. \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/los-angeles-climate-week/ LOCATION:Seeds of Hope\, 860 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90026\, United States 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:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T130000 DTSTAMP:20250324T183325Z CREATED:20250324T183323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T183325Z UID:10000680-1744113600-1744117200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Decoding the market: Plant-based meat consumer segmentation DESCRIPTION:Decoding the market: Plant-based meat consumer segmentationPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s corporate engagement team for a webinar on April 8 providing an overview of GFI’s new plant-based meat consumer segmentation that provides a framework to understand opportunities to grow plant-based meat consumption. \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\nMany Americans have tried plant-based meat and even more express interest\, but a minority are eating it regularly. To expand beyond early adopters and increase frequency\, it is imperative to better understand the unique segments of consumers that exist in the market and their needs and attitudes toward the category. Tune in April 8 for an overview of GFI’s new plant-based meat consumer segmentation that provides a framework to understand opportunities to grow plant-based meat consumption. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJody Kirchner\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MARKET INSIGHTS \n\n\n\nJody Kirchner leads GFI’s market and consumer insights team\, delivering data-driven analysis to educate industry leaders and key stakeholders on the opportunities around alternative proteins. Prior to joining GFI\, Jody worked as a strategy consultant for over 15 years\, helping companies better understand their customers and develop and execute growth plans. She supported companies from startups to Fortune 100 as well as those looking to invest in or launch new businesses. Her work focused heavily on the food industry\, while also touching a diverse range of other sectors. Earlier\, Jody led marketing for an airline maintenance startup and worked as a design engineer in the aerospace industry. Jody holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business\, an MS in Aeronautics from MIT\, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from The University of British Columbia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaylor Leet-Otley\n\n\n\nCONSUMER RESEARCH LEAD \n\n\n\nTaylor Leet-Otley oversees GFI’s consumer research\, keeping the organization and the industry in touch with consumers’ needs & beliefs in the fast-moving alternative protein category. Taylor joined GFI with a background as a consultant focused on market research\, consumer insights\, and strategy. He worked in a diverse range of industries including CPG\, energy\, recycling\, healthcare\, and consumer tech\, with a focus on brand management\, B2B strategy\, and market entry. He graduated from Wesleyan University with a BA in Neuroscience and Religion. \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/decoding-the-market-plant-based-meat-consumer-segmentation/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/COR25001_PB-consumer-segmentation-research-report-page_image1-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T121500 DTSTAMP:20250403T145701Z CREATED:20250226T131238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T145701Z UID:10000663-1744200000-1744200900@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Next Frontier of Food: Precision Fermentation Innovations—ConnectEd Briefs DESCRIPTION:The Next Frontier of Food: Precision Fermentation Innovations—ConnectEd BriefsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Lucas Eastham\, lead scientist\, fermentation\, for a ConnectEd Brief on precision fermentation. Lucas will discuss how this technology is revolutionizing food production\, from alternative proteins to functional ingredients. \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\nPrecision fermentation is revolutionizing how we produce food ingredients\, offering an increasingly sustainable and innovative approach to creating everything from alternative proteins to functionality. This session will explore the transformative potential of precision fermentation\, highlighting its role in advancing flavor\, nutrition\, and sustainability. Attendees will discover how this technology is setting the stage for the future of food production and paving the way for new opportunities for innovation. Afterward\, keep the conversation going at the Connect Hub from 2:15–3:15 p.m. during the ConnectEd DeBriefs Mixer—a networking opportunity to engage with our ConnectEd Briefs experts. Included with your Expo Pass. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucas Eastham\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATION\, GFI \n\n\n\nLucas works with the SciTech team to analyze the technical landscape for proteins and ingredients derived from microbial fermentation. He identifies key challenges and articulates 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)\, and downstream process development (DSP) to commercialization and GMP operations. Lucas holds a BS in biology and anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh and an MS in environmental science and management from Duquesne University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnectEd DeBriefs Mixer\n\n\n\nDo not miss the ConnectEd DeBriefs Mixer at the Connect Hub from 2:15–3:15 p.m. for a chance to network with Lucas and other ConnectEd Brief experts. This is a great opportunity to continue the conversation and ask any further questions you may have. \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-next-frontier-of-food-precision-fermentation-innovations-connected-briefs/ LOCATION:Meadowlands Exposition Center\, 355 Plaza Dr\, Secaucus\, New Jersey 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:20250410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T141500 DTSTAMP:20250318T204058Z CREATED:20250318T204005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T204058Z UID:10000676-1744290000-1744294500@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: The mechanical signature of plant-based meat DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: The mechanical signature of plant-based meatPast\n\n\n\n\nLearn how tension\, compression\, and shear tests—combined with constitutive neural networks—can be used to identify the mechanical signature of plant-based meats. \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\nEllen Kuhl\, Ph.D.Stanford University \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nEating less meat is associated with a healthier body and planet. Yet\, we remain reluctant to switch to a plant-based diet\, largely due to the sensory experience of plant-based meat. Food scientists characterize meat using a double compression test\, which only probes one-dimensional behavior. \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Dr. Kuhl will share her experience of using tension\, compression\, and shear tests—combined with constitutive neural networks—to automatically discover the behavior of eight plant-based and animal meats across the entire three-dimensional spectrum. Dr. Kuhl and her team published a study that showed plant-based sausage and hotdog\, with stiffnesses of 96kPa and 39kPa\, successfully mimic their animal counterparts\, with 64kPa and 44kPa\, while Tofurky is twice as stiff\, and tofu is twice as soft. \n\n\n\nStrikingly\, their complementary food tasting survey produced in nearly identical stiffness rankings for all eight products. They anticipate their models to be a first step towards using generative artificial intelligence to scientifically reverse-engineer formulas for plant-based meats with customer-friendly tunable properties. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEllen Kuhl\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nCATHERINE HOLMAN JOHNSON DIRECTOR OF STANFORD BIO-XSTANFORD UNIVERSITY \n\n\n\nEllen is the Catherine Holman Johnson Director of Stanford Bio-X and the Walter B. Reinhold Professor in the School of Engineering. She is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. \n\n\n\nHer area of expertise is Living Matter Physics\, the design of theoretical and computational models to simulate and predict the behavior of living systems in the benefit of human and planetary health. Her recent work focuses on Automated Model Discovery and integrates mechanical testing\, mathematical modeling\, and custom-designed physics-based neural networks. Ellen’s lab applies these technologies to characterize the mechanical signature and plant-based and animal meats. She has published more than 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and edited two books. \n\n\n\nEllen is an All American triathlete\, a multiple Berlin\, Boston\, and New York marathon runner\, and a three-time Kona Ironman World Championship finisher. \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-the-mechanical-signature-of-plant-based-meat/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SCI25022_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-April_header-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T235959 DTSTAMP:20250311T131038Z CREATED:20250311T131037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T131038Z UID:10000672-1744329600-1744588799@gfi.org SUMMARY:Food 4 Thought 2025 DESCRIPTION:Food 4 Thought 2025Past\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss Bruce Friedrich\, GFI’s founder and president\, as he takes the stage on Saturday\, April 12\, at 9:15 AM to discuss how alternative proteins can help build a more sustainable\, just\, and secure food system. \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\nFood 4 Thought 2025 is a three-day immersive event hosted at Harvard University\, uniting students\, researchers\, policymakers\, and industry leaders to reimagine the future of food. Following a successful inaugural event that welcomed over 400 attendees from 60 universities across 15 countries\, this year’s festival will expand its reach and impact\, offering: \n\n\n\n\nDynamic discussions on alternative proteins\, food security\, and climate resilience\n\n\n\nGFI’s theory of change and strategies for accelerating food innovation\n\n\n\nThe role of policy in shaping a more equitable and sustainable food system\n\n\n\nOpportunities for students to engage with industry pioneers and explore career pathways\n\n\n\n\nGFI’s Bruce Friedrich will deliver a keynote presentation on these topics\, providing a roadmap for transforming global food production. The event will also feature hands-on programming\, networking opportunities\, and funding support for student-led initiatives. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER\, GFI \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich is the founder and president of the Good Food Institute (GFI)\, an international nonprofit dedicated to reimagining the future of the food system through innovative and collaborative approaches. He oversees GFI’s global strategy\, working with teams across the United States\, Asia Pacific\, Brazil\, Europe\, India\, and Israel to drive meaningful change in alternative protein innovation. \n\n\n\nA TED Fellow\, Y Combinator alum\, and recognized leader in food innovation\, Bruce has written for the Wall Street Journal\, Foreign Policy\, CNN\, Nature Food\, Los Angeles Times\, Wired\, and more. His 2019 TED Talk on the future of food has been viewed over 2.4 million times and translated into 30 languages. \n\n\n\nBruce holds degrees from Georgetown Law\, Johns Hopkins University\, and the London School of Economics. A passionate advocate for a better food system\, he also enjoys biking in heavy traffic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/food-4-thought-2025/ LOCATION:Harvard University\, Massachusetts Hall\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138 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:20250415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T120000 DTSTAMP:20250403T150150Z CREATED:20250306T211840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T150150Z UID:10000669-1744711200-1744718400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Canadian Cultivated Meat Landscape seminar DESCRIPTION:Canadian Cultivated Meat Landscape seminarPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin this webinar to learn how Canada is driving the cultivated meat forward through collaborative efforts across academia\, industry\, government\, and the nonprofit sector. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nCanada is emerging as a global leader in cultivated meat and cellular agriculture\, thanks to innovative projects and collaborative efforts across academia\, industry\, government\, and the nonprofit sector. Join us for an exciting session showcasing the initiatives driving this transformative field forward. \n\n\n\nIn this seminar\, you’ll hear from leading organizations and experts at the forefront of cultivated meat innovation\, as they share insights into their work and the progress being made at every level. From cutting-edge academic research and industry advancements to government policies and nonprofit contributions\, this session will highlight the talent\, resources\, and collaborative spirit that make Canada a hub for cellular agriculture. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, investor\, scientist\, policymaker\, or enthusiast\, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to connect\, learn\, and explore how you can be part of Canada’s cultivated meat revolution. Let’s shape the future of sustainable food together! \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/canadian-cultivated-meat-landscape-seminar/ LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/canadian-cultivated-meat-landscape-seminar/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COM24004_featured-events_industry.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T130000 DTSTAMP:20250408T125330Z CREATED:20250403T203551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T125330Z UID:10000683-1744718400-1744722000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Consumer taste preferences in plant-based meat DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Consumer taste preferences in plant-based meatPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s next Business of Alt Protein webinar covering insights from NECTAR’s new Taste of the Industry 2025 report\, featuring blind sensory analysis of 122 plant-based meat products across 14 categories. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for our next Business of Alt Protein webinar as we unveil groundbreaking insights from NECTAR’s new Taste of the Industry 2025 report\, featuring blind sensory analysis of 122 plant-based meat products across 14 categories. This study analyzed products from 50+ American and European brands\, made using a range of technologies and ingredients including 3D printing\, biomass fermentation\, mycelium\, and extrusion. We’ll dive into NECTAR’s unprecedented dataset that reveals which categories are on their way to achieving taste parity with conventional meat\, and share key learnings about taste\, price\, and health that can help accelerate consumer adoption of alternative proteins. Attendees will learn how to utilize NECTAR’s public data dashboard to accelerate their own initiatives\, and the presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroline Cotto\n\n\n\nDIRECTOR OF NECTAR FOOD SYSTEM INNOVATIONS \n\n\n\nCaroline Cotto is a Director at Food System Innovations (FSI) where she leads NECTAR\, an initiative accelerating the protein transition with taste. By conducting large-scale sensory panels of alternative protein products and operationalizing the resulting data\, NECTAR aims to create category-level value and empower stakeholders to make sensory-informed decisions. Prior to FSI\, Caroline co-founded Renewal Mill\, an award-winning upcycled food startup. She served as the inaugural board president of the Upcycled Food Association\, the world’s first trade association for upcycled brands. She regularly mentors food\, tech\, and circular economy startups. Caroline studied at Georgetown University and served as a Fulbright Fellow. She has been named to both Forbes 30 Under 30 and the 50 NEXT lists. \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-consumer-taste-preferences-in-plant-based-meat/ LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-consumer-taste-preferences-in-plant-based-meat/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/COR25014_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-April_featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T235959 DTSTAMP:20250417T124102Z CREATED:20250317T195035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T124102Z UID:10000675-1745020800-1745798399@gfi.org SUMMARY:San Francisco Climate Week 2025 DESCRIPTION:San Francisco Climate Week 2025Past\n\n\n\n\nThe future of food is a key part of the future of climate action. San Francisco Climate Week brings together innovators\, policymakers\, and business leaders to explore the latest solutions in sustainability. This weeklong series of events highlights breakthroughs in climate technology\, policy\, and corporate responsibility—including the role of food in reducing emissions. \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\nSan Francisco Climate Week is a premier convening of climate leaders\, featuring discussions on policy innovation\, corporate sustainability\, and climate technology. This year’s program will explore food’s critical role in addressing the climate crisis\, with insights from experts across industries. \n\n\n\nThe panel The Low-Carbon Kitchen: Reducing Scope 3 Emissions Through Corporate Foodservice will focus on how foodservice operators\, sustainability teams\, and corporate leaders can leverage plant-forward strategies to cut emissions\, meet sustainability goals\, and align with evolving consumer preferences. \n\n\n\nPanelists will discuss: \n\n\n\n\nScience-backed strategies for increasing adoption of plant-based options in foodservice\n\n\n\nResearch on plant-based proteins and their life cycle assessment ratings\n\n\n\nLessons from corporate foodservice pilots that successfully reduced emissions through menu shifts\n\n\n\nBest practices for stakeholder engagement and impact measurement\n\n\n\n\nThe first 30 minutes will be reserved for networking\, and a selection of drinks will be available for purchase onsite. \n\n\n\nGFI’s Shayna Fertig will be speaking on a panel titled Beyond Siloes: Climate Mitigation and Adaptation through Food & Ag on Monday\, April 21. This panel will discuss how today’s food and ag companies are solving interconnected climate challenges while helping us adapt for the future climate and humanity’s nutritional needs. Register here. \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\nShayna Fertig\n\n\n\nSENIOR ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT\, GFI \n\n\n\nShayna works closely with GFI’s president to build and maintain high level relationships across influencers in climate\, biodiversity\, and global health. She most recently worked at Impossible Foods leading strategic projects and analytics for their foodservice sales team as a Sales Operations Manager. Prior to Impossible\, Shayna worked at Censeo Consulting Group\, providing strategic and operational support for government agencies and nonprofits. She holds a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us\n\n\n\nGFI team members will be attending SF Climate Week and welcome the opportunity to connect with stakeholders working to advance sustainable food solutions. Join us at these sessions and throughout the week to discuss how food innovation can drive climate progress. \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/san-francisco-climate-week-2025/ LOCATION:Monument\, 140 9th St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States 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:20250422T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T123000 DTSTAMP:20250303T123558Z CREATED:20250303T123557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T123558Z UID:10000666-1745319600-1745325000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Alt Protein Pipelines: Building a customized course around open-access resources DESCRIPTION:Alt Protein Pipelines: Building a customized course around open-access resourcesPast\n\n\n\n\nDiscover practical ways to incorporate GFI’s resources into both new and existing educational programs. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us on April 22nd for the latest installment of the Alt Protein Pipelines webinar series\, showcasing a team that successfully developed a formal course using GFI’s open-access resources. \n\n\n\nThe Brown Alt Protein Project has catalyzed novel education opportunities within the university over the past year. Starting with a collaborative fellowship whose membership spanned continents\, they have now launched Brown University’s first-ever for-credit alternative protein class. \n\n\n\nBuilding a course from the ground up is a daunting task for the most seasoned instructors\, and this team leveraged GFI’s open-access resources to make the class a reality more quickly and with more diverse academic rigor than would have been possible otherwise. In this webinar\, we will explore tangible use cases for integrating GFI’s resources into new and existing educational pathways and use The Brown Alt Protein Project’s story to build a transferable roadmap and navigate the intricacies of curriculum development and approval. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Daniel M. Harris\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGINEERINGBROWN UNIVERSITY \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Krausz\n\n\n\nPRESIDENTTHE BROWN ALT PROTEIN PROJECT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLuke Rossi\n\n\n\nVP & DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONTHE BROWN ALT PROTEIN PROJECT \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-building-a-customized-course-around-open-access-resources/ LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/alt-protein-pipelines-building-a-customized-course-around-open-access-resources/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SCI25003_Alt-Protein-Pipeline-webinar-graphics_header-featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T235959 DTSTAMP:20250303T123215Z CREATED:20250303T123213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T123215Z UID:10000667-1745366400-1745711999@gfi.org SUMMARY:Society of Environmental Journalists Annual Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:Society of Environmental Journalists Annual Conference 2025Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI at this Southwest-based conference that explores the increasingly important role of environmental journalists! We will be exhibiting at the event to educate attendees about the power and potential 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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin this event to explore the Southwest’s compelling environmental stories in the field\, to establish or expand your professional network and tap into SEJ’s unparalleled wealth of knowledge\, experts and resources. Whether your focus is local impact or global effects\, SEJ’s programs and people will inspire and equip you to provide your communities with the vital information and context needed to survive and even thrive in a rapidly changing and warming world. \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/society-of-environmental-journalists-annual-conference-2025/ LOCATION:Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU\, 7 E University Dr.\, Tempe\, Arizona\, 85281 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:20250423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T110000 DTSTAMP:20250416T205054Z CREATED:20250416T204857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T205054Z UID:10000687-1745402400-1745406000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Alternative Proteins DESCRIPTION:Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Alternative ProteinsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Johns Hopkins Alt Protein Project on April 23rd for an insightful conversation on the role of machine learning and artificial intelligence in advancing alternative protein technology. \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 Johns Hopkins Alt Protein Project on April 23rd for an insightful conversation on the role of machine learning and artificial intelligence in advancing alternative protein technology. We have invited experts from New Wave Biotech\, Multus\, and other industry leaders to explore how computational approaches are revolutionizing cell culture media optimization\, biological dataset analysis\, novel ingredient discovery\, and fermentation processes. Learn how machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies are overcoming key challenges to bring sustainable\, scalable alternative proteins to market. \n\n\n\n*Please note: This is a hybrid event. You can attend virtually via Zoom or in-person at the JHU Life Design Lab. \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/machine-learning-and-artificial-intelligence-in-alternative-proteins/ LOCATION:Imagine Center\, 113 W. University Parkway\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21210 CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR