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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Hong_Kong BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:HKT DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T153000 DTSTAMP:20220331T222607Z CREATED:20220331T222606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T222607Z UID:10000238-1650985200-1650987000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Industry update: Alternative seafood networking mixer DESCRIPTION:Networking mixer – Industry update: Alternative seafood Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin us immediately following the Industry Update: Alternative seafood webinar for a networking session. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nDuring this networking session\, you will be matched\, one-on-one\, with other attendees and will have six minutes to chat together. You’ll have the opportunity to select what other attendees you wish to connect with\, either individually or based on mutual interests.  \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/alternative-seafood-networking-2021/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COR21032_SOTIR-2021-S-networking-event-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T150000 DTSTAMP:20240827T193813Z CREATED:20220331T220522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T193813Z UID:10000358-1651154400-1651158000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The State of the Industry: Plant-based meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy DESCRIPTION:The State of the Industry: Plant-based meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairyPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an event series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the rapidly-developing plant-based meat\, eggs\, and dairy industry. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nThe commercial landscape\, including new entrants\, partnerships\, and maturing commercial ecosystems. \n\n\n\nPrivate and public investment analysis. \n\n\n\nScientific and technical progress. \n\n\n\nGovernment and regulatory developments.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaren Formanski\n\n\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS MANAGER \n\n\n\nKaren is a researcher\, writer\, analyst and presenter with experience in the market research and natural foods industries. She utilizes her deep knowledge of the evolving alternative proteins market to develop and implement a strategic vision for maintaining and building the Corporate Engagement team’s research and analysis capabilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Karen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFA\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nSharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to increase investment in the alternative protein industry. Previously\, she spent nearly a decade as a researcher and marketing professional at GCM Grosvenor\, where she built expertise in the alternative investments industry.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Sharyn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR SCIENTIST – PLANT-BASED SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nPriera’s role at GFI focuses on accelerating the plant-based meat industry through analyzing their plant-based protein landscape\, identifying emerging technological solutions and bottlenecks\, and communicating with other scientists about advancing alternative protein research. Prior to joining GFI\, Priera spent almost a decade focusing on polymer\, formulation\, and materials chemistry research.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Priera\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen\n\n\n\n\n\nREGULATORY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nMadeline works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods. Prior to joining GFI\, Madeline worked on a variety of litigation and compliance matters as an associate at Wiley Rein LLP. She also previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert. C. Chambers\, U.S. District Court Judge. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Madeline\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-state-of-the-industry-plant-based-2021/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COR21032_SOTIR-2021-webinar-PB-featured-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T153000 DTSTAMP:20220421T194416Z CREATED:20220331T221849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T194416Z UID:10000362-1651158000-1651159800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The State of the Industry: Plant-based meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy networking mixer DESCRIPTION:Networking mixer – The State of the Industry: Plant-based meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin us immediately following the State of the Industry: Plant-based meat\, seafood\, eggs\, and dairy webinar for a networking session. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nDuring this networking session\, you will be matched\, one-on-one\, with other attendees and will have six minutes to chat together. You’ll have the opportunity to select what other attendees you wish to connect with\, either individually or based on mutual interests.  \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/plant-based-networking-2021/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COR21032_SOTIR-2021-PB-networking-event-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220428T150000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220428T163000 DTSTAMP:20220422T211147Z CREATED:20220422T211146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T211147Z UID:10000239-1651158000-1651163400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Driving Innovation by synthetic biology and fermentation can solve challenges in food production and demand DESCRIPTION:Driving Innovation by synthetic biology and fermentation can solve challenges in food production and demandPast\n\n\n\n\nGain a better understanding of the growing interest in synthetic biology for the food market in the Asia-Pacific region and learn about the importance of nitrogen sources in the fermentation process. You will hear from industry leaders from GFIC\, Allozymes\, and Procelys by Lesaffre. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nGlobal protein consumption has risen over 45% since 2000. As much as 63% of this increase has been driven by the Asia-Pacific market. This is partly due to the rapid growth in synthetic biology\, which allows for the design of recombinant proteins that can be used for example in the production of alternative food products such as vegetarian and vegan meat replacements. \n\n\n\nTo keep up with the expanding market\, food producers will need to stay up to date on the latest advances in industrial fermentation for food applications. By connecting with fermentation and yeast-based nutrients experts\, food producers can optimize the production of recombinant proteins in industrial fermentation\, for example through the selection of a suitable nitrogen source for the fermentation process. \n\n\n\nAttend this event to hear from three industry experts about the use of synthetic biology to optimize recombinant protein expression for the food market. The program includes: \n\n\n\nAn introduction to the use of fermentation in the alternative protein marketA presentation on Allozymes’ technology for the development of custom enzymesA demonstration of how Procelys’ NuCel® products can address nutritional requirements and challenges in recombinant protein production\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/driving-innovation-by-synthetic-biology-and-fermentation-can-solve-challenges-in-food-production-and-demand/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T180000 DTSTAMP:20220429T130950Z CREATED:20220429T130949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T130950Z UID:10000242-1651572000-1651773600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Food Edge 2022 Summit DESCRIPTION:Food Edge 2022 SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nFood Edge is a leading B2B summit with participants from around the world that is designed to spark conversation and catalyze strategic connections that will transform the food industry. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe summit brings together the most prominent innovators across the supply chain to discuss the cutting-edge trends and developments that are shaping a sustainable future of food. \n\n\n\nNow in its 5th year\, Food Edge will explore innovations\, challenges\, and opportunities as they relate to sustainability\, nutrition\, consumer trends\, and technology. Leaders from around the world will come together virtually to discuss ways to create long-term value across the supply chain and increase food production\, all while conserving our natural resources. \n\n\n\nFood Edge gives you access to: \n\n\n\n• The cutting-edge trends and technological developments that are shaping a sustainable future of food• A platform to forge strategic connections with pioneers at the forefront of CPG and agri-foodtech innovation• A unique opportunity to engage virtually and/or in-person in fruitful conversations with potential industry partners• Join us in this intimate\, B2B summit to experience 3 days of food innovation and meet others who can help propel your business forward. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie von Stein\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR\, INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT \n\n\n\nStephanie von Stein is Associate Director of International Engagement\, overseeing the day-to-day work of GFI’s international operations to expand GFI’s impact internationally. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Stephanie\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/food-edge-2022-summit/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220517T235959 DTSTAMP:20220210T201841Z CREATED:20211210T202612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T201841Z UID:10000220-1652745600-1652831999@gfi.org SUMMARY:AltProteins 22 DESCRIPTION:AltProteins 22\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in the rapidly expanding sector for emerging proteins\, or are already part of the ecosystem in Australia and New Zealand\, AltProteins 22 will provide you with valuable knowledge-sharing\, problem-solving\, and collaborative opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nAs the first-ever alternative proteins conference for Australia and New Zealand\, AltProteins 22 will bring together industry pioneers\, agri-food and policy experts\, and leading researchers to explore transformative ideas\, insights\, and developments in the space while unlocking critical questions to inform the trajectory of alternative proteins down under. \n\n\n\nAs the leading educator and facilitator in our region’s alternative proteins ecosystem – and the founder of AltProteins 22 – Food Frontier invites you to join us for this exciting inaugural event. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on a full day of alternative proteins programming and the many opportunities for networking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\nDean Powell\, Ph.D.SCITECH SPECIALIST\, GFI APACDean Powell will moderate the panel\, “Meet the industry: cultivated meat and precision fermentation.” More about Dean\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/altproteins-22/ LOCATION:W Melbourne\, 408 Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1117902230_2000px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T170000 DTSTAMP:20220429T200412Z CREATED:20220504T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T200412Z UID:10000246-1652860800-1652979600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Material Innovation Initiative Conference DESCRIPTION:Material Innovation Initiative ConferencePast\n\n\n\n\nThe Material Innovation Conference aims to advance the next-gen materials industry by providing vital expertise and bringing together all key players along the innovation path from concept to commercialization. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis event will bring together an industry ecosystem of retailers\, brands\, entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, academia\, business incubators\, raw material suppliers\, mills\, and nonprofits to explore opportunities and challenges and to accelerate the commercialization of next-gen materials. \n\n\n\nThe term “next-gen materials” refers to materials that are livestock free direct replacements for conventional animal-based leather\, silk\, down\, fur\, wool\, and exotic skins. These replacement materials use a variety of biomimicry approaches to replicate the aesthetics and performance of their animal based counterparts. \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/material-innovation-initiative-conference/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/material-innovation-initiative-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T200000 DTSTAMP:20220601T135613Z CREATED:20220601T135610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T135613Z UID:10000367-1652900400-1652904000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The good food future: How’s it growing? DESCRIPTION:The good food future: How’s it growing?Past\n\n\n\n\nAt this special event\, members of GFI’s U.S. leadership team share how GFI is growing the field of alternative proteins\, thanks to our global community of donors. \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\nView event recording \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nAt this virtual event\, members of GFI’s U.S. leadership team share what’s on the horizon for GFI\, where we’re seeing momentum in the alt protein ecosystem\, and how GFI is catalyzing progress — all made possible by support from our global community of donors. \n\n\n\nIn a conversation moderated by university innovation manager Amy Huang\, you’ll hear from a few members of GFI’s U.S. leadership team: \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\, founder and CEO Jessica Almy\, vice president of policyCaroline Bushnell\, vice president of corporate engagementIlya Sheyman\, president Liz Specht\, vice president of science & technology\n\n\n\nWatch to learn about some of our most exciting recent achievements and upcoming plans and hear GFI’s founder and CEO share what drives his passion for the work. Thank you for being part of the global GFI community. We’re excited to share what’s next on this journey to transform the future of food. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent recording\n\n\n\n\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/the-good-food-future-hows-it-growing/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DEV22005_roundtable-event-featured-image-1.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-good-food-future-hows-it-growing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T150000 DTSTAMP:20220513T142716Z CREATED:20220513T142713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T142716Z UID:10000365-1653125400-1653404400@gfi.org SUMMARY:National Restaurant Association Show DESCRIPTION:National Restaurant Association Show Past\n\n\n\n\nThis show is the largest annual gathering of foodservice professionals in the Western Hemisphere\, bringing together tens of thousands of restaurant\, foodservice\, and hospitality industry leaders from around the world. Visit GFI in the exhibition hall! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe National Restaurant Association Show brings together the people\, ideas\, products\, solutions\, and information that make up the entire domestic and international industry spectrum. Here\, you can discover exciting new products\, interact with innovative new equipment\, create business connections with key suppliers\, access expert-led education sessions on today’s biggest topics\, and make invaluable peer-to-peer networking connections. \n\n\n\nGFI will have a presence at booth #2643. We look forward to seeing you there! \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/national-restaurant-association-show/ LOCATION:McCormick Place\, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T140000 DTSTAMP:20220429T175907Z CREATED:20220429T175905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T175907Z UID:10000243-1653397200-1653400800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Investor perspectives on funding the future of food DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Investor perspectives on funding the future of foodPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and leading alternative protein investors for a lively panel discussion on the current state of alternative protein investment. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and leading alternative protein investors for a lively panel discussion on the current state of alternative protein investment.  \n\n\n\nWhat impact will the geopolitical climate have on the investment landscape?What considerations do investors take into account when making investment decisions? How is the investment ecosystem changing and how can startups best position themselves for funding? \n\n\n\nYou’ll walk away from this seminar with a greater understanding of the current investment landscape and trends\, how investors make decisions\, and how to best position your company for success. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Spence\n\n\n\n\n\nMANAGING DIRECTOR\, GUGGENHEIM PARTNERS \n\n\n\nMatt Spence is a Managing Director at Guggenheim Partners\, where he is an investment banker focusing on sustainability\, emerging technologies and venture backed companies\, as well as the intersection of national security and technology. He was previously a partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz based in Silicon Valley. He also writes and teaches about these issues as a lecturer at Stanford University and is a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor Law School and Thunderbird School of Global Management.  \n\n\n\nPrior to entering the private sector\, Matt worked for seven years in senior national security positions in the U.S. government. He served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Policy\, where he was the principal advisor to three Secretaries of Defense for U.S. policy towards the Middle East. Prior to that\, Matt worked at the White House on the National Security Council as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for International Economic Affairs and as Senior Advisor to two National Security Advisors.  \n\n\n\nMatt is the co-founder and serves on the board of the Truman National Security Project. He is a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations\, the NYU Center on Global Legal Challenges\, a Senior Fellow at the Yale Center on Global Legal Challenges\, and has served as the William J. Perry Fellow at Stanford University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarillis Holm\n\n\n\n\n\nCO-FOUNDER AND PARTNER\, SUSTAINABLE FOOD VENTURES \n\n\n\nMarillis is the co-founder and partner of Sustainable Food Ventures\, a VC firm backing early stage founders building leading companies in the alternative protein space. At SFV\, Mariliis leads scientific diligence.  \n\n\n\nMariliis is the former Head of Food Science of Finless Foods\, the pioneering cell-based seafood startup. She is also the co-founder of Nonfood (FOOD-X 2017 alumni). Working previously in R&D at Mondelez International (France) and at IFF (Netherlands)\, Mariliis has experience from top global food and  flavour corporations.Additionally\, Mariliis worked as a food and sensory scientist in two of Europe’s leading research institutes\, the  French National Research Institute for Agriculture\, Food and the Environment (INRAE) and the Center of Food and Fermentation Technologies (CFFT) in Estonia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristina Ulardic\n\n\n\n\n\nPARTNER AT ASTANOR VENTURES \n\n\n\nChristina is a partner at Astanor Ventures\, is an impact investor that backs ambitious entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond with disruptive\, scalable solutions that will create systemic change across the agrifood value chain\, from soil to gut. She joined Astanor in 2020 having spent more than a decade working on the ground with agri-food entrepreneurs in Africa\, Asia\, the Americas\, and Europe. Christina  is passionate about equal access to food and creating climate resilient societies. She is known for having pioneered innovative de-risking transactions based on novel remote field-sensing technologies\, now used by the likes of the World Food Program \n\n\n\nPrior to joining Astanor\, Christina led the Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Middle East & Africa energy and agri-food business development and before that she was part of building the global carbon emission certificate portfolio. She also worked for the Geological Survey in Chile\, the climate change program of the United Nations Institute and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-investor-perspectives-on-funding-the-future-of-food/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/COR22015_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein_featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-investor-perspectives-on-funding-the-future-of-food/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T144500 DTSTAMP:20220429T200139Z CREATED:20220429T200118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T200139Z UID:10000244-1653400800-1653403500@gfi.org SUMMARY:May GFIdeas networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas May networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the GFIdeas May mixer to meet and mingle with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin the GFIdeas May mixer following The Business of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein professionals. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with six other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. You will have the opportunity to select the other attendees you wish to connect with\, either individually or based on mutual interests. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \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/may-gfideas-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COR22006_GFIdeas-mixer-february_featured-image.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/may-gfideas-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T141500 DTSTAMP:20220509T205050Z CREATED:20220509T205048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T205050Z UID:10000364-1653570000-1653574500@gfi.org SUMMARY:Low-cost growth factors for serum-free media DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Low-cost growth factors for serum-free mediaPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Peter Stogios\, Senior Research Associate at BioZone at the University of Toronto\, to learn how he and his team dramatically reduced the costs of growth factors for cultivated meat production. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Stogios\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\nSenior Research Associate\, University of Toronto \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nA significant hurdle to the cost-parity of cultivated meat is the cost of growth factors\, which are essential components of serum-free media for sustaining cell growth. Join Dr. Peter Stogios\, Senior Research Associate at BioZone at the University of Toronto\, who will discuss how his team lowered the cost of growth factors in serum-free media by more than 20-fold. His team engineered the recombinant production of multiple growth factor families\, including TGF-beta1 and FGF-2\, for inexpensive production in bacteria\, and discovered new growth factors from exotic species that outperform typically used growth factors in sustaining growth of multiple cell types. The protocols and reagents from this work are freely available to the cellular agriculture community. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nRegister for the post-seminar networking session\n\n\n\nAfter the seminar\, we encourage you to join our optional networking event for alternative protein enthusiasts! You can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. The networking session starts at 2:15pm EDT and requires a separate registration. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\nRegister for networking\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Stogios\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE\, BIOZONE AT UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO \n\n\n\nDr. Peter Stogios is a Senior Research Associate at BioZone\, at the University of Toronto. A structural biologist and protein biochemist by training\, Dr. Stogios’ research interests include molecular mechanisms of infectious disease\, antimicrobial drug discovery\, and protein engineering. He has published in academic journals including Science\, Nature Chemical Biology\, and Nature Biotechnology. Dr. Stogios received a grant from The Good Food Institute for the discovery and engineering of growth factors for cellular agriculture. Follow Dr. Stogios @torontopeter. \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/low-cost-growth-factors-for-serum-free-media/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SCI22017_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein_featured-1.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/low-cost-growth-factors-for-serum-free-media/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T150000 DTSTAMP:20220429T175301Z CREATED:20220503T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T175301Z UID:10000245-1653574500-1653577200@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas May networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas May networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein enthusiasts! During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin the GFIdeas May mixer following The Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein enthusiasts! \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session on Meetaway\, you will be matched with six other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. You will have the opportunity to select the other attendees you wish to connect with\, either individually or based on mutual interests. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \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/gfideas-may-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer_Website-header-featured-image-1a.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-may-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T235959 DTSTAMP:20220621T152355Z CREATED:20220621T031417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T152355Z UID:10000372-1655164800-1655423999@gfi.org SUMMARY:2022 Menus of Change Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:2022 Menus of Change Leadership SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nThis three-day event will include a variety of speakers who will provide guidance for executives navigating the convergence of nutrition\, public health\, environmental and social imperatives\, the culinary arts\, and innovation within American food service. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe 2022 Menus of Change Leadership Summit will feature over 40 industry experts\, including nutrition and environmental scientists\, consumer insight experts\, chefs and culinary entrepreneurs\, CIA faculty\, business leaders and investment analysts\, industry sector innovators\, journalists\, suppliers\, policy advocates\, food systems changemakers\, and more. The topics addressed will be critically relevant to chefs and operators working to secure the financial viability of their restaurants and foodservice operations while also driving business strategy focused on personal and public health\, environmental stewardship\, and social responsibility. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie von Stein\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR\, INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT \n\n\n\nStephanie von Stein is Associate Director of International Engagement\, overseeing the day-to-day work of GFI’s international operations to expand GFI’s impact internationally. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Stephanie\n\n\n\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/2022-menus-of-change-leadership-summit/ LOCATION:The Culinary Institute of America\, 1946 Campus Drive\, Hyde Park\, California\, 12538\, 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:20220621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T180000 DTSTAMP:20220609T224509Z CREATED:20220603T204504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T224509Z UID:10000368-1655802000-1655920800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins Summit DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in New York to meet the founders\, investors\, and food brands pioneering the future of alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nFocusing on three key pillars: plant-based\, cell-based\, and microbial fermentation\, the Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins summit brings together CPG leaders\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, ingredient developers\, retailers\, and food service providers to create unified approaches to scaling the next generation of novel proteins. \n\n\n\nThe summit will connect the entire value chain from around the world to map out the future of protein. We’re excited to have two GFI team members speak at this event: \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\, founder and CEO\, will host a networking roundtable to discuss “The Hybridization of Alternative Protein Products.” Sharyn Murray\, senior investor engagement specialist\, will moderate a panel discussion\, “Unicorns\, Market Corrections\, and Private Capital: Financing the Food of the Future.”\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\n\n\nFOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich directs GFI’s strategic planning and execution in the United States and globally. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Bruce\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFA\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nSharyn partners with investors and startups to increase investment in the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Sharyn\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/future-food-tech-alternative-proteins-summit/ CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T130000 DTSTAMP:20220613T173622Z CREATED:20220607T180753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T173622Z UID:10000370-1655989200-1655989200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Novel ingredients for next-generation meat analogs DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Novel ingredients for next-generation meat analogsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Atze Jan van der Goot\, Professor of Sustainable Protein Technology at Wageningen University & Research\, to learn about his research using press cakes from sunflower and rapeseed in the development of meat analogs. \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\nFeatured speaker\n\n\n\n Dr. Atze Jan van der Goot\n\n\n\nProfessor\, Sustainable Protein TechnologyWageningen University & Research \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nMeat is characterized by hierarchical fibrous structures\, which plant-based meat developers try to mimic with plant proteins. To stimulate further developments in the structure and juiciness of plant-based meat\, it is important to create products with ingredients other than wheat\, soy\, or pea. Join Dr. Atze Jan van der Goot\, Professor of Sustainable Protein Technology at Wageningen University & Research\, for an overview of ingredient requirements for application in meat analogs. Dr. van der Goot will highlight the potential of using press cakes from sunflower and rapeseed. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after this event!\n\n\n\nAfter this seminar\, we encourage you to join our GFIdeas networking event for alternative protein enthusiasts! You can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. The networking session requires a separate registration. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\nRegister for networking\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAtze Jan van der Goot\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor\, Sustainable Protein Technology \n\n\n\nWageningen University & Research \n\n\n\nDr. Atze Jan van der Goot obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in chemical engineering at Groningen University\, The Netherlands. After completing his Ph.D. in 1996\, he joined Unilever Research as a research scientist for three years. Then\, he moved to Wageningen University to take a position as an associate professor in the Laboratory of Food Process Engineering. In 2015\, he became a Professor of Sustainable Protein Technology. Currently\, he leads a research team that focuses on the development of novel processing concepts for healthy and sustainable foods. He has (co-) authored more than 180 peer-reviewed papers and holds six patents. \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/science-of-alt-protein-novel-ingredients-for-next-generation-meat-analogs/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SCI22021_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein_Featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/science-of-alt-protein-novel-ingredients-for-next-generation-meat-analogs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T151500 DTSTAMP:20220608T183236Z CREATED:20220607T174949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T183236Z UID:10000369-1655993700-1655997300@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas June networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas June networking mixer Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the June GFIdeas mixer to meet and mingle with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nFollowing The Science of Alt Protein seminar\, join us for our June GFIdeas mixer to network with alternative protein enthusiasts! \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session on Meetaway\, you will be matched with six other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. You will have the opportunity to select the other attendees you wish to connect with\, either individually or based on mutual interests. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \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/gfideas-june-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COR22006_GFIdeas-mixer-february_featured-image.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-june-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T120000 DTSTAMP:20220613T175049Z CREATED:20220613T175044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T175049Z UID:10000371-1656590400-1656590400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Unlocking potential through sensory and consumer research DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Unlocking potential through sensory and consumer researchPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Dragonfly SCI to learn about the essential product research tools utilized by major multinational sensory and consumer science departments\, that can be applied to companies of any size. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nIn recent years\, consumer demand for plant-based meat has often outpaced the industry’s supply chain capabilities. With over 80% of new product launches failing in the marketing place\, how do you utilize sensory and consumer research to optimize your product’s potential for success? Join GFI and Dragonfly SCI in this virtual seminar to learn about the essential product research tools utilized by major multinational sensory and consumer science departments\, that can be applied to companies of any size. Through storytelling with case studies\, we will discuss the most useful\, cost-effective\, and predictive tools in today’s sensory and consumer research. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRebecca N. Bleibaum\, M.A.\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident/Chief\, Sensory Intelligence\, Dragonfly SCI \n\n\n\nBleibaum has over 30 years of experience in applying sensory and consumer research with major multinational businesses. She spent most of her career at Tragon Corporation\, under the guidance of Dr. Herbert Stone & Joel L. Sidel’s\, as their first student intern\, and then left as their Chief Sensory Officer. In 2017\, she co-founded Dragonfly SCI\, Inc.\, with fellow researchers\, creating a sensory and consumer science consultancy organization. Dragonfly SCI’s mission is to help companies utilize sensory measurement data for innovation\, new product development\, and product improvements\, among many others. \n\n\n\nShe is a co-developer and instructor of UC Davis Extension’s popular and long-running “Applied Sensory & Consumer Science”. In 2016\, she was awarded the prestigious UC Davis Extension Outstanding Service Award for her contributions and dedication to the University’s continuing education program. Bleibaum is co-author of Sensory Evaluation Practices\, Fifth Edition (2021)\, A Practical Guide to Comparative Advertising: Dare-to-Compare (2019)\, and editor of ASTM International\, Manual 13\, Second Edition on Descriptive Analysis (2020). She is chair-elect of UC Davis’s Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Leadership board\, the past Chair for ASTM E-18 on Sensory Evaluation\, past E-18 chair on Communication and Training\, 2010 Society of Sensory Professionals Conference Chair\, past Secretary of SSP\, Professional member of IFT and the IFT Sensory and Consumer Sciences Division. Bleibaum earned her B.S. from U.C. Davis\, under the guidance of Rose Marie Pangborn and Dr. Howard Schutz\, and her M.A. in Physiological Psychology and Psychophysics from Washington University\, specializing in Consumer Behavior. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna Leachman\, M.S.\n\n\n\n\n\nDirector\, Research Essentials\, Dragonfly SCI \n\n\n\nAnna Leachman has over 10 years of experience applying her knowledge of sensory and consumer science for large\, medium and small food\, personal care and ingredient companies including PepsiCo\, Unilever\, Kerry Ingredients\, Amy’s Kitchen and Mariani Packing Company. \n\n\n\nAnna has expertise in the utilization of sensory science tools to help solve challenging business problems in both product development and quality assurance. She has used this expertise to build and grow enterprise sensory programs from their infancy. \n\n\n\nAnna is now combining her passions for teaching and sensory and consumer science to help further Dragonfly SCI’s mission to help CPG teams of all sizes gain valuable knowledge to drive product success through the application of sensory and consumer science tools. Anna studied Sensory Science at the University of California\, Davis and conferred her master’s degree under the advisement of Dr. Michael O’Mahony. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-unlocking-potential-through-sensory-and-consumer-research/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/COR22023_business-of-alt-protein-featured-header-1.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-unlocking-potential-through-sensory-and-consumer-research/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T134500 DTSTAMP:20220627T134257Z CREATED:20220621T034534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T134257Z UID:10000247-1656594000-1656596700@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas June networking mixer DESCRIPTION:June GFIdeas networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the GFIdeas June mixer to meet and mingle with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin the GFIdeas June mixer following The Business of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein professionals. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with six other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. You will have the opportunity to select the other attendees you wish to connect with\, either individually or based on mutual interests. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \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/june-gfideas-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer-january-featuredimage.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T173000 DTSTAMP:20220621T033704Z CREATED:20220621T033451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T033704Z UID:10000375-1657616400-1657647000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Devex World 2022 DESCRIPTION:Devex World 2022Past\n\n\n\n\nExpect a full day of inspiring\, interactive\, and collaborative sessions with one focus: turning ideas into action. Join in person or online! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis year\, 1\,000 thinkers\, doers\, change-makers\, and expert practitioners will once again converge in person for Devex World in Washington. Attendees to the fourth edition of this unique global development event can expect a full day of inspiring\, interactive\, and collaborative sessions with one focus: turning ideas into action. \n\n\n\nIn light of the COVID-19 pandemic\, the increasing impacts of climate change\, and conflicts creating ripple effects across the globe\, no one sector\, function\, or professional can afford to miss the opportunity for transformation. \n\n\n\nGFI Founder and CEO Bruce Friedrich will speak on the panel “Food Systems and the SDGs: A status report.” \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\n\n\nFOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER \n\n\n\nBruce oversees GFI’s global strategy\, working with the U.S. leadership team and international managing directors to ensure that GFI is maximally effective at implementing programs that deliver mission-focused results.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Bruce\n\n\n\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/devex-world-2022/ LOCATION:The Mead Center for American Theater\, 1101 6th St SW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20024\, 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:20220714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T140000 DTSTAMP:20220708T132535Z CREATED:20220708T132533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T132535Z UID:10000250-1657803600-1657807200@gfi.org SUMMARY:AOCS Midweek Mixer: Reimagining meat DESCRIPTION:AOCS Midweek Mixer: Reimagining meatPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Priera Panescu and Dr. Alejandro Marangoni to learn how the emerging field of alternative proteins is creating cutting-edge career and research opportunities for scientists focused on fats and oils. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nIn recent years\, consumer demand for plant-based meat has often outpaced the industry’s supply chain capabilities. The emerging field of alternative proteins is creating cutting-edge career and research opportunities for scientists focused on fats and oils. Join GFI Senior Scientist\, Plant-Based Specialist Dr. Priera Panescu\, and Dr. Alejandro Marangoni\, Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Guelph\, as they discuss motivations for reimagining meat production\, the need for scientists experienced with fats and oils in the alternative protein landscape\, and both speakers’ professional paths into the alternative protein field. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR SCIENTIST – PLANT-BASED SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nPriera’s role at GFI focuses on accelerating the plant-based meat industry through analyzing their plant-based protein landscape\, identifying emerging technological solutions and bottlenecks\, and communicating with other scientists about advancing alternative protein research. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Priera\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/aocs-midweek-mixer-reimagining-meat/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SCI22028_AOCS-midweek-mixer_featured-header.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/aocs-midweek-mixer-reimagining-meat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T120000 DTSTAMP:20220705T153258Z CREATED:20220628T193450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T153258Z UID:10000248-1658923200-1658923200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: B2B marketing strategy for novel protein ingredients DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: B2B marketing strategy for novel protein ingredientsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Bright Green Partners to learn how to create a B2B marketing strategy for your novel protein ingredient. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nIn recent years\, consumer demand for plant-based meat has often outpaced the industry’s supply chain capabilities. Bright Green Partners\, a leading alternative protein consultancy\, will take their best practices and lessons learned to provide you with a framework on the steps\, activities & timelines required for developing a go-to-market strategy for novel protein ingredients. The webinar will conclude with a deep dive into selected parts of the go-to-market strategy as well as a roadmap. If you are an alternative protein company pursuing a B2B strategy this is one webinar you won’t want to miss. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFloor Buitelaar\n\n\n\n\n\nFOUNDING PARTNER \n\n\n\nWith a background in several commercial roles in (non-)food retail\, and having been vegetarian for more than half of her life\, Floor is one of the co-founders and Managing Partners at Bright Green Partners. BGP is the global leading consultancy on the future of meat and dairy alternatives\, advising corporates\, governments\, and investors all across the supply chain of alt proteins. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-b2b-marketing-strategy-for-novel-protein-ingredients/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/COR22025_webinar-business-of-alt-protein_featured.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T134500 DTSTAMP:20220708T191604Z CREATED:20220628T193938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T191604Z UID:10000249-1658926800-1658929500@gfi.org SUMMARY:July GFIdeas networking mixer DESCRIPTION:July GFIdeas networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the GFIdeas July mixer to meet and mingle with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin the GFIdeas July mixer following The Business of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein professionals. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with six other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. You will have the opportunity to select the other attendees you wish to connect with\, either individually or based on mutual interests. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \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/july-gfideas-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer-january-featuredimage.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T130000 DTSTAMP:20220713T195245Z CREATED:20220713T195243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T195245Z UID:10000251-1659013200-1659013200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Producing Fungi-Based Foods — Alternative Proteins and Beyond DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Producing fungi-based foods — alternative proteins and beyondPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Tyler Barzee\, Assistant Professor at University of Kentucky\, as he explores recent advances in cultivation and processing technologies for fungi-based foods and probes the next frontiers in this promising 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 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nHow can we harness the versatility\, diversity\, and mystery of filamentous fungi to produce novel and sustainable foods? Filamentous fungi are finding new applications in a diverse array of food products including alternative proteins. Join Dr. Tyler Barzee\, Assistant Professor at University of Kentucky\, as he explores recent advances in cultivation and processing technologies for fungi-based foods and probes the next frontiers through case studies of (1) an unlikely microbial partnership and (2) a surprising myco-opportunity.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTyler Barzee\n\n\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor\, Bioprocess Engineering \n\n\n\nDr. Barzee is an Assistant Professor of Bioprocess Engineering at University of Kentucky. His team investigates and models new microbial technologies to put our renewable resources to better use. Despite research interests in nearly every type of microbe\, filamentous fungi remain his favorite due to their unique properties\, mysterious lifecycles\, and untapped potential. In addition to leading a research lab\, he is also a co-inventor of a fungal cultivation and processing technology that is currently under development by fungi-based food startup company Optimized Foods. He received his Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering from University of California Davis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-producing-fungi-based-foods-alternative-proteins-and-beyond/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SCI22030_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein_featured-header.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T150000 DTSTAMP:20220713T213336Z CREATED:20220713T213334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T213336Z UID:10000252-1659017700-1659020400@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas July networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas July networking mixer Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein enthusiasts! During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nIn recent years\, consumer demand for plant-based meat has often outpaced the industry’s supply chain capabilities. After the seminar\, we encourage you to join our optional networking event for alternative protein enthusiasts! You can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. The networking session starts at 2:15pm EDT and requires a separate registration. We hope to see you there! \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/gfideas-july-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COR22006_GFIdeas-mixer-february_header-image.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T130000 DTSTAMP:20220804T201543Z CREATED:20220804T201541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T201543Z UID:10000377-1660730400-1660827600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Alternative Protein Sources: Balancing Food Innovation\, Sustainability\, Nutrition\, Health DESCRIPTION:Alternative Protein Sources: Balancing Food Innovation\, Sustainability\, Nutrition\, Health Past\n\n\n\n\nThe Food Forum will host a two-day virtual workshop\, which will explore the state of the science on alternative protein sources as they relate to issues around diet quality\, nutrition\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe Food Forum will host a workshop to explore the state of the science on alternative protein sources as they relate to issues around diet quality\, nutrition\, and sustainability. Workshop presenters will look at the health\, environmental\, socio-economic\, and ethical impacts of alternative proteins in the diet\, as well as the implications for industry\, consumers\, and regulation. The workshop will also examine how these alternative protein products fit into the circular food system as a whole. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiz Specht\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nVICE PRESIDENT\, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY \n\n\n\nLiz Specht oversees GFI’s Science and Technology department to build a roadmap for accelerating alternative protein research while empowering scientists to execute on this vision. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Liz\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/alternative-protein-sources-balancing-food-innovation-sustainability-nutrition-health/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T130000 DTSTAMP:20220809T205402Z CREATED:20220809T205400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T205402Z UID:10000380-1661342400-1661346000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Building the manufacturing infrastructure to scale your business DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Building the manufacturing infrastructure to scale your businessPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Black and Veatch\, a leading global engineering\, consulting\, and construction company\, to learn how to effectively  plan for your alternative protein company’s infrastructure needs. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nThis seminar is ideal for alternative protein startups across the cultivated\, plant-based\, and fermentation production pillars who plan to build a production facility. We’ll cover: \n\n\n\nThe ideal time to begin planning your new production facility.What the planning and building process looks like\, from process development and engineering through design and construction.How to de-risk your business as you scale.Lessons learned and best practices from Black and Veatch’s experience working with dozens of startups as they build their business.\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Ziskind\n\n\n\n\n\nDIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING \n\n\n\nDavid leads the NextGen Ag team as Director of Engineering at Black & Veatch where he helps companies scale up manufacturing infrastructure (lab\, pilot\, and commercial scale). David is passionate about helping new and emerging companies bridge the gap between science\, engineering\, and commercialization.His experience includes design-build projects in the food and beverage industry\, with clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Black and Veatch\n\n\n\nBlack & Veatch is an employee-owned engineering\, procurement\, consulting and construction company with a 100-year legacy of innovations in sustainable infrastructure. \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-building-the-manufacturing-infrastructure-to-scale-your-business/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/COR22034_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-August_header-feature.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T133000 DTSTAMP:20220809T205859Z CREATED:20220809T205856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T205859Z UID:10000383-1661346000-1661347800@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas August networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas August networking mixer Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Business of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein enthusiasts! During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us after the August Business of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking! \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have 6 minutes to chat with each one. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \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/gfideas-august-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COR22006_GFIdeas-mixer-february_header-image.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T101500 DTSTAMP:20220811T234210Z CREATED:20220811T234209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T234210Z UID:10000381-1661418000-1661422500@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Sustainable UK protein crop production DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Sustainable UK protein crop productionPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. John Hammond\, Professor of Crop Science at the University of Reading\, to learn about current challenges facing the diversification of protein crops in the UK and a project his team is working on to address this hurdle. \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\nDr. John Hammond \n\n\n\nProfessor\, University of Reading \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nCrops delivering protein to the UK population have not changed significantly over the last 50 years. Wheat continues to be a dominant source of plant-based proteins in our diets. Changing dietary patterns to more plant-based diets and environmental pressures both on meat and intensive agriculture are driving opportunities to diversify protein crops in the UK. However\, market adoption and integration into new products are major barriers to these changes. \n\n\n\nJoin us for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Dr. John Hammond\, Professor at the University of Reading\, will share the current challenges facing protein crops in the UK and a project his team is embarking upon to address this hurdle. Opportunities to address these challenges through changes in cropping systems and the integration of bean flour into bakery products to replace imported soy flour will be discussed. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us after this event\n\n\n\nAfter the seminar\, we encourage you to join our optional networking event for alternative protein enthusiasts! You can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. The networking session starts at 10:15am EDT and requires a separate registration. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. John Hammond\n\n\n\n\n\nPROFESSOR\, UNIVERSITY OF READING \n\n\n\nJohn Hammond is a Professor of Crop Science in the School of Agriculture\, Policy and Development and leads the University of Reading’s research into Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. He has published over 80 academic papers during his career and regularly contributes to discussions on the sustainability of our food production systems. Professor Hammond’s research has spanned a range of crops and has focused on the sustainability of their production. Fertilizer inputs to crops and adaptations to heat and drought stress are focal points of his research. \n\n\n\nProfessor Hammond graduated from the University of York with a 1st Class BSc in Applied and Environmental Biology (2000). He then continued his studies and completed a Ph.D. in Plant and Crop Science (2004) at the University of Nottingham. Undertaking a post-doc at the University of Warwick and then taking on a Group Leadership position there\, he led research into nutrient management of horticultural crops until 2010. In 2011\, he was awarded an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship at the University of Western Australia. He then returned to the UK in 2013 to take his current position at the University of Reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-sustainable-protein-crop-production/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SCI22039_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-August_Featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T110000 DTSTAMP:20220811T233225Z CREATED:20220811T233224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T233225Z UID:10000382-1661422500-1661425200@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas August networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas August networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us after the August Science of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking! \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \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/august-gfideas-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer-january-featuredimage.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR