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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20241008T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T235959 DTSTAMP:20240925T133734Z CREATED:20240925T133731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T133734Z UID:10000604-1728345600-1728518399@gfi.org SUMMARY:Transform Food & Agriculture 2024 DESCRIPTION:Transform Food & Agriculture 2024Past\n\n\n\n\nTransform Food & Agriculture 2024 delivers an impact agenda that transforms executives from thought leaders to change makers. \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\nTransform Food will gather visionary leaders from across the value chain to shape a unified vision for the future of food—where alternative proteins not only stand out as a key solution for a more sustainable\, resilient food system but also complement the work of farmers and regenerative agriculture. Let’s drive this transformation together. GFI’s Director of Corporate Engagement\, Tessa Hale\, will be speaking on a panel titled “Sustainable Food Systems: Innovative Approaches to Ensure Access for All Consumers.” Hope to see you there! \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\nTessa Hale\n\n\n\nDIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT\, GFI \n\n\n\nTessa works to catalyze a shift to a more sustainable and just food system by overseeing the corporate engagement team’s direct engagement efforts and supporting strategy development and implementation. Tessa brings extensive experience in spearheading large-scale systems change in food systems and workforce development programs. She has also led innovative policy campaigns increasing access to healthy foods and founded and managed a plant-based food business. Tessa is interested in the intersections between sustainability\, health equity\, and social justice. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition Education from American University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado. \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/transform-food-and-agriculture-2024/ LOCATION:The Hutton House\, 10715 S Shore Dr\, Medicine Lake\, MN\, 55441\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person 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:20241008T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T235959 DTSTAMP:20240925T133320Z CREATED:20240925T132847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T133320Z UID:10000605-1728345600-1728604799@gfi.org SUMMARY:Bridge2Food North America DESCRIPTION:Bridge2Food North AmericaPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s business analyst\, Daniel Gertner\, at Bridge2Food North America from October 8-10 in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. \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\nFocused on the topics of affordability\, taste\, and nutritional value\, the summit programming will address economic challenges and highlight future opportunities in the alternative protein industry. Daniel will present on strategies for scaling the production and distribution of alternative proteins to meet growing consumer interest. \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\nDaniel Gertner\n\n\n\nBUSINESS ANALYST\, GFI \n\n\n\nDaniel identifies market opportunities and analyzes the alternative protein industry landscape. Prior to joining GFI\, Daniel conducted research and analytics at a market intelligence and consultancy firm in the food industry. He also worked in various positions in the broader agricultural and bioproducts sectors. Daniel enjoys addressing challenges and embracing opportunities in the food system. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/bridge2food-north-america/ LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person 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:20241010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T235959 DTSTAMP:20240401T184730Z CREATED:20240401T184727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T184730Z UID:10000565-1728518400-1728604799@gfi.org SUMMARY:Stakeholder meeting on cell-based food and precision fermentation DESCRIPTION:Stakeholder meeting on cell-based food and precision fermentationPast\n\n\n\n\nThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)\, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is organizing a global stakeholder roundtable meeting on cell-based food and precision fermentation. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)\, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is organizing a one-day global stakeholder roundtable meeting on the topic of cell-based food and precision fermentation in October 2024 in Toronto\, Canada. \n\n\n\nRelevant stakeholders are invited to apply to participate in the meeting. You can find the application here. \n\n\n\nFor more details about the meeting and the selection criteria\, please refer to the call for presenters available on the FAO webpage before submitting the application. The application deadline is the end of the day\, 1 July 2024 at the applicant’s local time. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. \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/stakeholder-meeting-on-cell-based-food-and-precision-fermentation/ 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:20241014T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T235959 DTSTAMP:20240926T135046Z CREATED:20240926T135043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T135046Z UID:10000606-1728864000-1729209599@gfi.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Brands DESCRIPTION:Sustainable BrandsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s corporate engagement lead – retail and foodservice\, Marika Azoff\, at Sustainable Brands SB’24 San Diego from Oct 14-17. \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\nAll of us feel the mounting pressure to reshape the future of commerce so that business and society can thrive in harmony with nature. It’ll require ongoing breakthroughs in innovation\, properly and ethically deployed for us to reach our goals. Join us in 2024 as together we explore new strategies\, tools and solutions for turning challenge into business opportunity to redesign our brands to win in a changing world. \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\nMarika Azoff\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT LEAD – RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE\, 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\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/sustainable-brands/ LOCATION:Town and Country Resort\, 500 Hotel Cir N\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person 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:20241017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T143000 DTSTAMP:20250103T144158Z CREATED:20240913T123513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T144158Z UID:10000599-1729170000-1729175400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Cultivated milk — How far are we? DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Cultivated milk — How far are we?Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to explore groundbreaking research on in vitro cultivation of bovine mammary epithelial cells for producing milk components. \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\nView series recordings\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nAs the demand for dairy products rises and concerns about the environmental impact of traditional milk production grow\, scientists and companies are turning to cellular agriculture as a promising alternative for producing animal proteins. One approach involves the in vitro cultivation of bovine mammary epithelial cells (bMECs) to produce milk components. However\, challenges remain\, particularly in efficiently stimulating lactogenesis and scaling up production. \n\n\n\nJoin us on October 17th for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar\, where Jing Che of Aarhus University will present her research on the secretomes of in vitro cultivated bMECs using transwell systems. She will also discuss how closely these lab-grown milk components currently resemble conventional milk and the significant challenges that must be overcome to produce milk in vitro. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJing Che\n\n\n\nPH.D. CANDIDATEAARHUS UNIVERSITY \n\n\n\nJing Che is a doctoral student at Aarhus University\, Denmark\, where she is a few weeks away from completing her Ph.D. in Food Science. Her research focuses on the proteomic analysis of milk proteins from in vitro cultivated bovine mammary cells and how phosphorylation impacts micelle reassembly for dairy applications. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-cultivated-milk-how-far-are-we/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SCI24054_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-October_featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-cultivated-milk-how-far-are-we/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T235959 DTSTAMP:20241007T124810Z CREATED:20241007T124807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T124810Z UID:10000609-1730073600-1730246399@gfi.org SUMMARY:NACAS C3X DESCRIPTION:NACAS C3XPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the NACAS Climate Action Lab on October 29\, 2024\, for a day-long summit focused on transforming university and college food services with climate-positive strategies. \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\nThe NACAS Climate Action Lab taking place on October 29\, 2024\, is a pioneering initiative designed to position university and college food services at the forefront of the transition to a climate-positive economy. This one-day summit at NACAS C3X will convene industry leaders\, innovators\, and stakeholders to drive transformative actions and practical solutions for achieving net-zero or carbon-positive food service operations. \n\n\n\nDuring the session titled “Shifting the Menu: Navigating Plant-Based Solutions for Low Carbon Dining\,” Marika Azoff\, Corporate Engagement Lead at GFI\, will participate as a panelist alongside other leaders in the plant-based food ecosystem. This session will explore how plant-forward solutions can align sustainability\, inclusivity\, and student health\, while providing satisfying dining options\, simplifying food services\, and optimizing costs. Attendees will gain valuable insights on how to implement innovative\, low-carbon dining strategies on their campuses. \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\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/nacas-c3x/ LOCATION:Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center\, 6000 W Osceola Pkwy\, Kissimmee\, Florida\, 34746\, 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:20241028T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T235959 DTSTAMP:20240927T125152Z CREATED:20240927T125149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T125152Z UID:10000607-1730073600-1730419199@gfi.org SUMMARY:SupplySide West DESCRIPTION:SupplySide WestPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Priera Panescu\, GFI’s Lead Scientist\, Plant-Based at SupplySide West October 28-31\, 2024. \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\nProduct innovation begins at SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America. Join us for the premier event for dietary supplement and food and beverage professionals. Source ingredients and services\, see what’s trending in product development\, and make connections to drive your brand forward. \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\nPriera Panescu\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, PLANT-BASED \n\n\n\nPriera’s role at GFI focuses on accelerating the plant-based meat industry through analyzing their plant-based protein landscape\, identifying emerging technological solutions and bottlenecks\, and communicating with other scientists about advancing alternative protein research. Priera has bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and math from the University of California\, Santa Cruz as well as a master’s and a doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of California\, Los Angeles. Prior to joining GFI\, Priera spent almost a decade focusing on polymer\, formulation\, and materials chemistry research. Particularly\, she honed these skills for food security applications by creating novel sustainable agriculture materials and compounds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/supplyside-west/ LOCATION:Mandalay Bay\, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, 89119\, 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:20241029T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T235959 DTSTAMP:20240913T165028Z CREATED:20240830T131753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T165028Z UID:10000596-1730160000-1730419199@gfi.org SUMMARY:VERGE 24 DESCRIPTION:VERGE 24Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and over 6\,000 sustainability professionals at VERGE 24\, a leading climate tech event\, to explore emerging trends\, take stock of new technologies\, and work to accelerate the speed and scale of impact. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nVERGE 24 is a three-day climate tech conference that is the center of gravity for professionals catalyzing transformative\, profitable change through decarbonizing their operations and supply chains. It is where practitioners doing the hard\, ongoing work of integrating climate solutions share their successes\, setbacks and insights to smooth the path forward for all. \n\n\n\nGFI will be hosting a partner event at 1 pm on October 31st titled “Circular bioeconomy workshop: Maximize food production while cutting costs & environmental impacts.” Ingredient manufacturers\, agricultural product companies\, supply chain specialists\, government officials\, and investors are invited to participate in this collaborative workshop. Attendees will learn how to tap into high-value crop “leftovers” or sidestreams\, turning costly waste into commercially viable food products. 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\nAmanda Hildebrand\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nVICE PRESIDENT\, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYAmanda holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of California\, Santa Barbara\, and a doctorate in biological systems engineering from the University of California\, Davis. She brings over 13 years of experience in developing and commercializing sustainable bioprocesses. She has led project and functional teams within small start ups and Fortune 500 companies\, with broad knowledge across many fermentation platforms\, production scales\, application areas\, and industries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/verge-24/ LOCATION:San Jose McEnery Convention Center\, 150 W San Carlos St\, San Jose\, California\, 95113\, 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:20241029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T130000 DTSTAMP:20241023T181855Z CREATED:20241023T181853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T181855Z UID:10000616-1730203200-1730206800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Overcoming the pilot plant valley of death through collaboration - The Culture Hub DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Overcoming the pilot plant valley of death through collaboration – The Culture HubPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin our upcoming webinar on how collaboration can be used as a powerful tool to overcome the pilot plant valley of death in scaling cultivated food products. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin our upcoming webinar on how collaboration can be used as a powerful tool to overcome the pilot plant valley of death in scaling cultivated food products. Many startups face the daunting hurdle of moving from bench to pre-industrial scale\, which typically requires substantial CapEx. The Cultured Hub\, a joint venture of the Swiss companies Bühler\, Givaudan\, and Migros\, proposes a revolutionary approach–shared resources designed specifically for cultivated food companies. The webinar will include a presentation and audience Q&A. \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-overcoming-the-pilot-plant-valley-of-death-through-collaboration-the-culture-hub/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COM24004_featured-events_industry.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-overcoming-the-pilot-plant-valley-of-death-through-collaboration-the-culture-hub/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T160000 DTSTAMP:20241010T145511Z CREATED:20241010T145416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T145511Z UID:10000612-1730277000-1730304000@gfi.org SUMMARY:2024 IFANCA-Food Diversity Innovation Program Symposium DESCRIPTION:2024 IFANCA-Food Diversity Innovation Program SymposiumPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Matt Hotze\, GFI’s Senior Director of Science and Technology\, for an enlightening exploration of the future of protein at the IFANCA-FDIP Symposium on Alternative Proteins. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by The Food Science & Technology Department in collaboration with IFANCA’s Food Diversity and Innovation Program (FDIP). The symposium is in conjunction with the joint Alamo and Longhorn section meeting. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of alternative proteins and their potential to 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\nMatt Hotze\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nSENIOR DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY\, GFI \n\n\n\nMatt has twenty years of experience in research\, academic publishing\, and science leadership. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Notre Dame\, a master’s degree in environmental engineering from Rice University\, and a doctorate in environmental engineering from Duke University. He loves working with the team to improve taste\, nutrition\, and price for people while creating a sustainable food system for our planet. \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/2024-ifanca-food-diversity-innovation-program-symposium/ LOCATION:The Shirley & Joe Swinbank ’74 AgriLife Center\, 556 John Kimbrough Boulevard\, College Station\, Texas\, 77843-2140\, 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:20241111T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T235959 DTSTAMP:20241112T145403Z CREATED:20241023T203624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T145403Z UID:10000617-1731283200-1732924799@gfi.org SUMMARY:COP29: United Nations Climate Change Conference DESCRIPTION:COP29: United Nations Climate Change ConferencePast\n\n\n\n\nCOP29 Baku brings the world together at a critical moment for global transformative climate action. Join GFI and other alternative protein experts at this historic event! \n\n\n\n Share this page on 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\nAbout alternative proteins\n\n\n\nAlternative proteins are agricultural innovations that\, with proper levels of government and private support\, will help ensure planetary and public health. Learn more about what they are\, why they matter\, and how they can transform the future of food. You can also dig deep into the climate and biodiversity benefits of alternative proteins below. \n\n\n\nAlternative proteins are a global climate solution\n\n\n\nToday\, agriculture accounts for a third of all global emissions. Animal agriculture alone – including the crops and pastures to feed those animals—accounts for up to 20 percent of all emissions. A solution? Change how meat is made. Learn more about the climate benefits of alternative proteins here. \n\n\n\nAlternative proteins are a biodiversity solution\n\n\n\nThe stakes for biodiversity around the world are high. One-third of all plant and animal life alive today is at risk of extinction by 2070. Shifting toward alternative proteins is key to reversing deforestation and biodiversity loss while still meeting the growing global demand for meat. Learn more about the biodiversity benefits of alternative proteins here. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Good Food Institute at COP29\n\n\n\nThe Good Food Institute is a nonprofit think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet\, people\, and animals. As an international network of organizations\, we advance alternative proteins to help meet climate\, global health\, food security\, and biodiversity goals. Learn how GFI is creating a world where alternative proteins are no longer alternative. \n\n\n\nA critical moment in global transformative climate action\n\n\n\nTo meet growing global demand for meat\, we need more ways to produce protein—and bold leaders to drive protein innovation. \n\n\n\nCheck out some of the ways GFI and its partners are engaging at COP29 to elevate alternative proteins as a solution to pressing challenges: \n\n\n\n\nGFI Founder and President Bruce Friedrich will be speaking on a panel hosted by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Learn more about the event\, “Alternative Proteins for Climate\, Hunger\, and Global Health”\, here.\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich will also be speaking on a panel hosted by Climate Action\, “Agri-Food Innovation: Pioneering Solutions for Climate Action.” Learn more about the event here.\n\n\n\nGFI Brazil is co-hosting a panel with FAO and CGIAR\, “Harvesting change: Sustainable food systems for climate and biodiversity solutions.” Learn more here.\n\n\n\nGFI Israel Associate Director of Policy Adi Ben Tov will moderate a panel and workshop at the Action On Food Pavilion led by EIT Food\, Proveg International\, and the Future Economy Forum. Learn more about “Unlocking National Potential through Alternative Protein Strategies” here\, under the roundtable zone tab.\n\n\n\n\nNote: Many COP29 events will be live-streamed. Check the host organization’s webpage for details. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI delegation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER\, GFI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGus Guadagnini\n\n\n\nCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER\, GFI BRAZIL \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMariana Bernal\n\n\n\nPOLICY ANALYST\, GFI BRAZIL \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlysson Soares\n\n\n\nHEAD OF POLICY\, GFI BRAZIL \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamuel Goh\n\n\n\nPOLICY MANAGER\, GFI APAC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdi Ben Tov\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF POLICY\, GFI ISRAEL \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClare Bland\n\n\n\nSENIOR GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY\, GFI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nHow to meet your NDC goals\n\n\n\nIntegrate alternative protein innovation into your national climate plans. Learn how your country is already supporting alternative proteins by downloading The State of Global Policy on Alternative Proteins. \n\n\n\n\nDownload\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDeveloping an alternative protein national strategy\n\n\n\nThis three-step guide and framework is designed for stakeholders working on food and agricultural strategy at the national level. Explore country-specific strengths\, goals\, and needs to develop a strategic plan for activating and executing a national alternative protein vision. \n\n\n\n\nRead more\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/cop29-united-nations-climate-change-conference/ LOCATION:Baku Stadium\, Heydar Aliyev\, Baku\, Azerbaijan CATEGORIES:External hybrid 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:20241112T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T130000 DTSTAMP:20241015T151926Z CREATED:20241015T151702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T151926Z UID:10000614-1731411000-1731416400@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 November 12th. \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\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 regulatory considerations and cell immortalization. \n\n\n\nFor this session\, we’re featuring an AMA with Arash Shahsavari\, PhD\, Postdoctoral Researcher in Cellular Agriculture\, Texas A&M University. \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-nov-2024-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 LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/fish-and-chips-nov-2024-session-one/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T223000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T000000 DTSTAMP:20241015T152524Z CREATED:20241015T152521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T152524Z UID:10000615-1731450600-1731456000@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 November 12th. \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\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 regulatory considerations and cell immortalization. \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-nov-2024-session-two/ 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:20241119T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T235959 DTSTAMP:20240822T164750Z CREATED:20240822T164748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T164750Z UID:10000594-1731974400-1732233599@gfi.org SUMMARY:Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit DESCRIPTION:Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nMeet 1000+ international stakeholders across the agri-food ecosystem focused on building agri-food capacity and resilience in Asia. \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\nAs the anchor event of Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW)\, in collaboration with Temasek\, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA)\, and Enterprise Singapore (ESG)\, the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit will bring together over 1000 global leaders to identify the strategic priorities as we build greater capacity\, security and resilience in Asia’s agri-food system. Bruce Friedrich\, GFI’s President and Founder\, will present “Protein Diversification: Accelerating R&D for APAC’s Net Zero Transition.” Mirte Gosker\, GFI’s Managing Director\, Asia Pacific\, will speak on a panel “Precision Fermentation: Collaborative Models to Scale and Industrialise Microbial Food Production.” We hope you’ll join us there! \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER\, 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\n\n\n\nMirte Gosker\n\n\n\nMANAGING DIRECTOR\, GFI ASIA PACIFIC \n\n\n\nMirte lives in Singapore\, the first country in the world to approve the sales of a cultivated meat product. Prior to GFI\, she worked as a management consultant to startups\, and as a researcher in humanitarian logistics. She brings experience in startups\, international development and philanthropy. Mirte holds a MA in International Development from Wageningen University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/asia-pacific-agri-food-innovation-summit/ LOCATION:Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre\, 10 Bayfront Avenue\, 018956\, Singapore CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T143000 DTSTAMP:20250103T144250Z CREATED:20241008T153049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T144250Z UID:10000610-1732194000-1732199400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Microbial biodiversity in the green transition DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Microbial biodiversity in the green transitionPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin our next Science of Alt Protein seminar to learn about Dr. Jahn’s interdisciplinary research that explores microbial biodiversity and its potential for food innovation. \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\nView series recordings\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nClimate change\, environmental damage\, and biodiversity loss rank among the most pressing challenges humanity faces today. The food system is a major contributor to these issues\, making it crucial to rethink how we produce and consume food. Microorganisms hold substantial potential for the development of more sustainable\, yet delicious and nutritious foods. Join our next Science of Alt Protein seminar to learn about Dr. Jahn’s interdisciplinary research that explores microbial biodiversity and its potential for food innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeonie Johanna Jahn\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nTENURE TRACK RESEARCHER AND DEPUTY HEAD FOR MICROBIAL FOODSDTU BIOSUSTAIN \n\n\n\nLeonie Johanna Jahn focuses on unlocking the potential of microorganisms to create more sustainable foods for the future. Drawing inspiration from nature and traditional fermentation practices\, she seeks to uncover new fermentation organisms\, expand the biodiversity of microbes used in food production\, and develop innovative fermented foods with the potential to replace animal products. Currently\, she serves as a tenure-track researcher at DTU Biosustain and acts as the deputy head of the Microbial Foods section. She holds a Ph.D. degree from DTU and MIT. Additionally\, she is a co-founder and scientific advisor at MATR Foods\, a Copenhagen-based company\, specializing in meat alternatives derived from fungal fermentations. \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-microbial-biodiversity-in-the-green-transition/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SCI24060_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-November_header-featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-microbial-biodiversity-in-the-green-transition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T123000 DTSTAMP:20241125T143836Z CREATED:20241125T143835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T143836Z UID:10000624-1733137200-1733142600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Supporting postdoctoral success in alternative proteins DESCRIPTION:Supporting postdoctoral success in alternative proteinsPast\n\n\n\n\nCalling all postdocs! Join us to connect\, share experiences\, and get advice on navigating the field. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nAre you a postdoc in alternative proteins looking to connect\, share experiences\, and get advice on navigating the field? Join us on December 2nd for an interactive session where you can meet other postdocs\, talk about the ups and downs of your journey\, and share strategies and resources. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to have a 20-minute talk and Q&A with Dr. Ning Xiang\, a newly-minted Assistant Professor in the Department of Ag\, Food\, and Nutritional Science at the University of Alberta. Dr. Xiang will offer insights from her recent postdoctoral experience\, as well as advice on advancing research\, navigating academia\, and building a career in this evolving space. In addition to Dr. Xiang’s talk\, we’ll have group discussions and activities focused on common challenges that postdoctoral researchers face\, sharing resources to support your career journey\, and building connections with fellow researchers. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking for advice\, support\, or just want to meet others in the same career stage\, this event is a chance to connect and learn together. We’d love to have you attend! Register here. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ning Xiang\n\n\n\nASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE\, FOOD\, AND NUTRITIONAL SCIENCEUNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA \n\n\n\nWe will be joined by Prof. Ning Xiang of the University of Alberta. Dr. Xiang obtained her Ph.D. in Agriculture and Biological Engineering at Purdue University and conducted her postdoctoral research at Tufts University Center for 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/supporting-postdoctoral-success-in-alternative-proteins/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SCI24068_Postdoctoral-success-webinar-graphics_header-featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/supporting-postdoctoral-success-in-alternative-proteins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T131500 DTSTAMP:20241218T155658Z CREATED:20241101T172906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T155658Z UID:10000618-1733227200-1733231700@gfi.org SUMMARY:Comparative life cycle assessment of plant- and animal-based meats DESCRIPTION:Comparative life cycle assessment of plant- and animal-based meatsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a webinar on December 3rd to explore the most comprehensive\, open-access LCA of plant-based meat to date. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWatch webinar\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nDiscover the robust insights from a new life cycle assessment (LCA) comparing the environmental impact of plant-based and animal-based meats in our webinar on December 3rd.  Conducted by EarthShift Global and commissioned by GFI\, this ISO-certified LCA is the most comprehensive open-access analysis to date\, leveraging commercial-scale data to understand how different ingredients and production methods influence the environmental benefits of plant-based meat.  \n\n\n\nLed by the report’s authors\, this session will offer exclusive insights into the environmental benefits of diversifying the protein supply\, underscoring how plant-based alternatives\, no matter how they are made\, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions\, resource depletion\, and pollution. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how alternative proteins can contribute to a more resilient global food supply and why strong public investments are crucial to drive innovation\, scale the industry\, and make plant-based meat more affordable and accessible. \n\n\n\nThis event is designed for scientists\, policymakers\, industry leaders\, and all those interested in a more sustainable global food system. Join us to gain insights from this new LCA informed by real-world\, commercial-scale data. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoel Bonales Revuelta\, M.Sc.\n\n\n\nSUSTAINABILITY ANALYST\, EARTHSHIFT GLOBAL \n\n\n\nJoel Bonales Revuelta is a Sustainability Analyst at EarthShift Global\, specializing in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). With a background in Environmental Sciences and over six years of experience\, Joel has participated in numerous projects aimed at reducing environmental impacts across the bioenergy\, agriculture\, construction\, food\, and consumer goods industries. With a focus on data-driven analysis\, Joel has used his technical expertise to help companies identify their impact hotspots\, minimize their environmental footprint\, and achieve sustainability goals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNikhita Mansukhani Kogar\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nSENIOR LEAD PLANT-BASED SCIENTIST\, GFI \n\n\n\nNikhita is focused on the technical landscape of plant-based proteins and how to expand their impact and adoption. Prior to joining GFI\, Nikhita worked in food and biotech product development\, most recently as an Innovation Scientist at Beyond Meat. While at Beyond\, she led flagship product development projects from the fundamental research stage through formulation and scale-up. She holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from Northwestern University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu Scott\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD PLANT-BASED SCIENTIST\, GFI \n\n\n\nPriera’s role at GFI focuses on accelerating the plant-based meat industry through analyzing their plant-based protein landscape\, identifying emerging technological solutions and bottlenecks\, and communicating with other scientists about advancing alternative protein research. Priera has bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and math from the University of California\, Santa Cruz as well as a master’s and a doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of California\, Los Angeles. Prior to joining GFI\, Priera spent almost a decade focusing on polymer\, formulation\, and materials chemistry research. Particularly\, she honed these skills for food security applications by creating novel sustainable agriculture materials and compounds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/comparative-life-cycle-assessment-of-plant-and-animal-based-meats/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SCI24034_PB-LCA-webinar-graphics_header-feature.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/comparative-life-cycle-assessment-of-plant-and-animal-based-meats/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T143000 DTSTAMP:20241104T193810Z CREATED:20241104T193807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T193810Z UID:10000619-1734613200-1734618600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Enhancing alternative protein through microbial diversity DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Enhancing alternative protein through microbial diversityPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on December 19th to explore how diverse microbial strains can drive innovation in sustainable protein sources for the future of food. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe rising global population and increasing affluence have driven a higher demand for dietary protein\, posing a challenge in meeting future nutritional needs. Sustainable protein sources like filamentous fungi present a promising solution. Microbes have long been utilized in food production for their nutritional benefits. However\, the limited microbial diversity in alt protein production hampers the ability to replicate the taste\, texture\, and nutritional value of animal meats\, impacting consumer satisfaction. Expanding this diversity could fuel innovation in the industry. \n\n\n\nATCC\, a leading supplier of biological materials\, offers a vast collection of microbial strains with potential applications in alternative protein research and commercial licensing\, supporting the development of alternative proteins. Join us on December 19th to learn how diversifying microbes can fuel alternative protein innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShahin Ali\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nSENIOR SCIENTIST\, COLLECTIONSATCC \n\n\n\nDr. Ali is a Senior Scientist at ATCC\, leading the Bacteriology and Mycology Content team. He has over 15 years of experience in the field of fungal biology and microbiology. Before joining ATCC\, Dr. Ali worked for the USDA-ARS at Beltsville Agricultural Research Center\, Maryland. He obtained his Ph.D. from University College Dublin\, Ireland. \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-enhancing-alternative-protein-through-microbial-diversity/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SCI24066_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-December_header-featured.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-enhancing-alternative-protein-through-microbial-diversity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T143000 DTSTAMP:20241210T150359Z CREATED:20241210T150358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T150359Z UID:10000625-1737032400-1737037800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Are alternative protein products the ultra-processed exception? DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Are alternative protein products the ultra-processed exception?Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Michael Greger for a data-driven exploration of the health effects of plant-based meats compared to their animal-based counterparts. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nHigh consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to increased risks of adverse health outcomes\, however\, these associations appear to be driven largely by sweetened beverages and animal-based meats. This raises the possibility that plant-based meats could ironically offer a solution to the ultra-processed foods problem. Unlike other ultra-processed foods\, plant-based meats are healthier than the foods they were designed to replace. \n\n\n\nAt our next Science of Alt Protein seminar\, Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org will review the randomized controlled trials lasting up to four years showing how the partial replacement of animal-based meat with plant-based meat could potentially save thousands of lives a year and billions of healthcare dollars. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Greger\, M.D. FACLM\n\n\n\nFOUNDER\, NUTRITIONFACTS.ORG \n\n\n\nA founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine\, Michael Greger\, M.D.\, is a physician and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition. His science-based nonprofit\, NutritionFacts.org\, offers a free online portal hosting more than 2\,000 videos and articles on myriad health topics. \n\n\n\nA graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine\, Dr. Greger is also an acclaimed author. How Not to Die\, How Not to Diet\, and How Not to Age became instant New York Times Best Sellers. More than a million copies of How Not to Die have been sold. All proceeds Dr. Greger receives from the sales of his books and speaking honoraria are donated directly to charity. \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-are-alternative-protein-products-the-ultra-processed-exception/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SCI24070_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-January_header-featured.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-are-alternative-protein-products-the-ultra-processed-exception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T140000 DTSTAMP:20250127T132939Z CREATED:20250127T132937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T132939Z UID:10000647-1738069200-1738072800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Why is food underserved as a climate problem? DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Why is food underserved as a climate problem?Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin our upcoming webinar\, featuring a presentation by Henrik Bennetsen\, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of FoodxClimate\, on why food is underserved as a climate problem. \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\nHenrik BennetsenCo-Founder\, FoodxClimate \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nFood is a critically underserved climate problem. While it contributes up to 34% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is a leading cause of deforestation\, biodiversity loss\, and soil degradation\, food systems receive significantly less attention and funding compared to other climate sectors. Join our upcoming webinar\, featuring a presentation by Henrik Bennetsen\, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of FoodxClimate on how this neglect jeopardizes climate goals and undermines global food security\, which has direct implications for national security and societal stability. His 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\nHenrik Bennetsen\n\n\n\nCO-FOUNDER\, FOODXCLIMATE \n\n\n\nHenrik is a serial entrepreneur. Most recently and until May 2024\, he served as co-founder and CEO of Savor\, which has developed novel technology to produce fats and oils without animals\, farmland\, fertilizers\, hormones\, or antibiotics. These days Henrik spends his time building community at the intersection of Food and Climate through FoodxClimate which he co-founded back in 2022. \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-why-is-food-underserved-as-a-climate-problem/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/COR25003_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-January_header-featured.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T143000 DTSTAMP:20250115T150008Z CREATED:20250109T214948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T150008Z UID:10000642-1738846800-1738852200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Alt Protein Pipelines: Industry-academia partnerships for hands-on learning DESCRIPTION:Alt Protein Pipelines: Industry-academia partnerships for hands-on learningPast\n\n\n\n\nDiscover best practices from the University of Illinois’s Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory (IBRL). \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\nJoin us on February 6th for the latest installment of the Alt Protein Pipelines webinar series\, where we’ll spotlight the University of Illinois’s Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory (IBRL). This dynamic hub connects industry and academia to deliver real-world training through paid internships\, for-credit research opportunities\, and other career-relevant training opportunities. \n\n\n\nDiscover best practices for co-developing impactful programs\, fostering engagement between students\, universities\, and industry\, and creating a roadmap for building similar opportunities at institutions worldwide. Whether you’re an educator\, industry professional\, or ecosystem builder\, you’ll leave with actionable insights to advance alternative protein education and training. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeth Conerty\n\n\n\nREGIONAL INNOVATION OFFICER\, IFAB TECH HUBUofI\, IBRL\, iFAB \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril Hoffart\n\n\n\nSR. COST ENGINEER / CAPITAL ESTIMATOR\, ADM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVitória Leme\n\n\n\nRESEARCH SCIENTIST\, ADMIBRL ALUM \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-industry-academia-partnerships-for-hands-on-learning/ 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 LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/alt-protein-pipelines-industry-academia-partnerships-for-hands-on-learning/ END:VEVENT 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/ 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 LOCATION: 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/ 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 LOCATION: 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/ 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 LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/apply-to-join-the-alt-protein-project-evening-info-session/ 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/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COM24004_featured-events_industry.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/foodservice-gateway-to-changing-consumer-habits/ 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/ 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 LOCATION: 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/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR