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:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T150000 DTSTAMP:20240827T193659Z CREATED:20210421T150803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T193659Z UID:10000317-1621951200-1621954800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The State of the Industry: Fermentation for alternative proteins DESCRIPTION:The State of the Industry: Fermentation for alternative proteinsPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2020 was a year of milestones for the alternative protein-focused fermentation industry. This webinar will provide a global analysis of this rapidly accelerating\, transformative market sector. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for a webinar series covering the global momentum of alternative proteins. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the rapidly accelerating fermentation industry. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover: \n\n\n\n\nThe commercial landscape\, including new entrants\, industry partnerships\, and the emergence of an industry ecosystem.\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\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-fermentation-for-alternative-proteins/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/INN-SOTIR-2021_F-Slider-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T143000 DTSTAMP:20210512T124821Z CREATED:20210512T124819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T124821Z UID:10000318-1622034000-1622039400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Using decellularized spinach as a scaffold for cultivated meat DESCRIPTION:Using decellularized spinach as a scaffold for cultivated meatPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Glenn Gaudette\, Professor & Inaugural Chair of Engineering at Boston College\, as he discusses how decellularized spinach can be used to support cell growth in a bioreactor setting. \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\nGlenn Gaudette\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nProfessor\, Boston College \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nHow can we develop edible scaffolds for cultivated meat production? Vegetables\, such as spinach\, have a network of vessels used to transport fluid throughout their tissues. Through decellularization\, the plant cells can be removed while keeping these vessels intact. This provides a scaffold for growing bovine satellite cells that is edible and cost-effective. Join Dr. Glenn Gaudette\, Professor & Inaugural Chair of Engineering at Boston College\, as he discusses how decellularized spinach can be used to support cell growth in a bioreactor setting. \n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\nGlenn R. Gaudette\, Ph.D.\, is the Inaugural Chair and Professor of Engineering at Boston College. He and his collaborators have pioneered the use of plants as scaffolds for heart regeneration. This work led to significant recognition\, including Professor Gaudette and his colleagues being featured in media outlets throughout the world including Bill Nye Saves the World\, CBS’s Innovation Nation\, the BBC\, and Popular Science. The work was invited to be on display at the Centre Pompidou in Paris as part of an exhibit entitled\, “The Factory of Life.” Recently\, a children’s book\, From Plant to Human: The Extraordinary Spinach-Leaf Heart by Oscar Silver\, was published about this inspiring work. Dr. Gaudette’s recent research aims to develop cost-effective methods for growing meat in the laboratory setting\, which could reduce our reliance on conventional animal agriculture. Dr. Gaudette is a Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and the National Academy of Inventors. \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/using-decellularized-spinach-as-a-scaffold-for-cultivated-meat/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DSC_9115_digital.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/using-decellularized-spinach-as-a-scaffold-for-cultivated-meat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T150000 DTSTAMP:20240123T161608Z CREATED:20210421T145428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T161608Z UID:10000315-1622124000-1622127600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The State of the Industry: Plant-based meat\, eggs\, and dairy DESCRIPTION:The State of the Industry: Plant-based meat\, eggs\, and dairyPast\n\n\n\n\n2020 was a year of milestones for the plant-based meat\, eggs\, and dairy industry. This webinar will provide a global analysis of this rapidly accelerating\, transformative market sector. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWatch webinar\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for a webinar series covering the global momentum of alternative proteins. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the rapidly accelerating plant-based meat\, eggs\, and dairy industry. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover: \n\n\n\n\nThe commercial landscape\, including new entrants\, industry partnerships\, and the emergence of an industry ecosystem.\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\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-meat-eggs-and-dairy/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/INN-SOTIR-2021_PB-Slider-Cover.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T170000 DTSTAMP:20210518T170859Z CREATED:20210518T170844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T170859Z UID:10000319-1622707200-1622739600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Rethinking protein: Accelerating law and policy in the global food system DESCRIPTION:Rethinking protein: Accelerating law and policy in the global food system\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\n\n\nJoin the FAIRR Initiative and the Jeremy Coller Foundation for the first international law and policy conference on the future of protein. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nAs the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic\, the conference aims to inspire discussion on policy and innovation to feed the world while protecting the environment\, human health\, and animal welfare. \n\n\n\nThe summit will focus on the role of policymaking on food system transitions\, covering policy levers that are being used to support a healthy\, sustainable food system within planetary boundaries. It will feature speakers from the world of responsible investment and the broader finance sector\, alongside policymakers and food systems stakeholders. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nMary Robinson\, former President of Ireland\, Chair of The EldersEric Usher\, Head of UNEP Finance InitiativeMaria Neira\, Director of Environment\, Climate Change and Health\, World Health OrganizationPhilip Lymbery\, Chief Executive\, Compassion in World FarmingGunhild Stordalen\, the founder and executive chair of EATProfessor Tim Benton\, Research Director\, Chatham HouseDavid Yeung\, CEO\, Green MondayJeremy Coller\, Chair of Coller Capital\, FAIRR Initiative founder URL:https://gfi.org/event/rethinking-protein-accelerating-law-and-policy-in-the-global-food-system/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Event_Banner_FAIRR_Summit2.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T170000 DTSTAMP:20210607T150401Z CREATED:20210607T150400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T150401Z UID:10000324-1623225600-1623344400@gfi.org SUMMARY:SPECTRUM21 DESCRIPTION:SPECTRUM21\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\nA two-day\, interactive convening featuring multicultural changemakers\, business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, innovators\, cross-sector practitioners\, and investors determined to build an inclusive\, impact economy.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nA two-day\, interactive convening featuring multicultural changemakers\, business leaders\, entrepreneurs\, innovators\, cross-sector practitioners\, and investors determined to build an inclusive\, impact economy. The event will focus on three pillars: \n\n\n\nAccess – People of color are the fastest-growing population of entrepreneurs across America. Though their ideas and innovations are plentiful\, the opportunities and access to capital for leaders of color are not. Content will focus on ways the SPECTRUM community can help ensure that communities of color gain equal access to resources\, services\, and opportunities.Inclusion – An inclusive economy ensures that resources are fairly distributed across communities and opportunities are created for all to thrive. We will identify ways to build inclusive networks that disrupt dominant negative narratives and empower people to share ideas and collaborate. Action – Closing the racial wealth gap is an economic and moral necessity. How do we recognize and support people of color who are on the frontlines designing solutions through businesses\, investing\, and creating a positive impact within their communities?  Highlight what is working locally\, regionally\, nationally and internationally. How are we sustaining collective action? \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/spectrum21/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Event_Banner_Spectrum_v2_opt2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T120000 DTSTAMP:20210309T160322Z CREATED:20210309T160321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T160322Z UID:10000306-1623322800-1623326400@gfi.org SUMMARY:SWIM: Species-specific growth factors and optimized media formulations for cultivated seafood DESCRIPTION:SWIM: Species-specific growth factors and optimized media formulations for cultivated seafoodPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for a Seafood Webinar and Informal Networking (SWIM) event on June 10th on cell culture media for cultivated seafood. \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\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for a Seafood Webinar and Informal Networking (SWIM) event where we will hear from experts on cell culture media for cultivated seafood. We will then move to an optional networking session to build bridges and identify opportunities for collaboration. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nDr. Reza Ovissipour\, Assistant Professor\, Virginia TechDr. Cameron Semper\, Postdoctoral Fellow\, University of Calgary\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/swim-species-specific-growth-factors-and-optimized-media-formulations-for-cultivated-seafood/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/COR-SWIM-Webinar-Website-header-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T170000 DTSTAMP:20210607T150207Z CREATED:20210607T150100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T150207Z UID:10000323-1623744000-1623949200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Free From Virtual Summit DESCRIPTION:Free From Virtual Summit\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\nJoin Free From Virtual Summit for a three-day program focused on sustainability and innovation for CPG brands. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nJoin Free From Virtual Summit for a three-day program focused on sustainability and innovation for CPG brands. Sessions relevant to alternative proteins include: \n\n\n\nExport opportunities in Europe: Vegan\, plant-based\, and free from. A colossal growth in these segmentsInnovative quinoa ingredients as a solution for healthy products meeting consumer demandDevelopment and diversification in plant-based proteinFunctional proteins from less refined and emerging sources: Optimizing taste and textureFunctional proteins from less refined and emerging sources: Formulating for nutritional qualityPulses ingredients: Innovation for a sustainable future. \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/free-from-virtual-summit/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Event_Banner_FreeFrom_Opt1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T130000 DTSTAMP:20210518T171012Z CREATED:20210518T171011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T171012Z UID:10000320-1623844800-1623848400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Intellectual property for alternative protein companies DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Intellectual property for alternative protein companiesPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar from the Good Food Institute and Haynes and Boone\, LLP\,  will provide an overview of how to strategically build out intellectual property protection (e.g.\, patents\, trade secrets\, etc.) for innovation in this space. \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\nEvent description\n\n\n\nTechnological advancements in plant-based and cultivated meat  show promise in mitigating the environmental impact of our food system\, decreasing the risk of zoonotic disease\, and ultimately feeding more people with fewer resources. This webinar from the Good Food Institute and Haynes and Boone\, LLP\,  will provide an overview of how to strategically build out intellectual property protection (e.g.\, patents\, trade secrets\, etc.) for innovation in this space. Haynes and Boone partners Roger Kuan\, Jason Novak\, Ben Pelletier\, and Roger Royse will offer insights on how emerging companies can best position themselves for success—from choosing the right corporate structure to approaching raising capital from venture capital and private equity firms.   \n\n\n\nTopics include:  \n\n\n\nOverview of the types of intellectual property protectionWhen to use patents vs. trade secretsHow to choose the right corporate structurePreparing for financing Exit planningAudience Q&A.\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nRoger Kuan is a Partner at Haynes and Boone and chair of the Precision Medicine and Digital Health Practice Group\, where he counsels companies that are uniquely positioned in the convergence of the life/medical sciences and technology industries on how to successfully navigate the complexities of the intellectual property (IP)\, data rights and regulatory challenges they encounter. \n\n\n\nRoger has extensive experience in IP strategy and portfolio management (utility/design patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade dress)\, data rights strategy\, licensing and technology transactions\, freedom-to-operate clearances\, enforcement\, monetization\, IP due diligence\, and dispute resolution. His practice is focused in the life sciences sector (e.g.\, research tools\, analytical instrumentation/software\, digital therapeutics\, medical devices\, diagnostics\, biomanufacturing equipment\, etc.) with an emphasis in emerging technologies such as Precision Medicine (e.g.\, genomic sequencing platforms\, AI/ML\, computational genomics/bioinformatics\, molecular diagnostics\, companion diagnostics\, etc.)\, Digital Health (e.g.\, mobile apps\, clinical decision support\, software\, digital therapeutics\, AI/ML Imaging Diagnostics\, wearables\, etc.) and 3D printing/bioprinting. \n\n\n\nJason Novak is a Partner in Haynes and Boone’s San Francisco office\, where he focuses on advising entities\, both large and small\, on the various legal issues that can arise with emerging technologies in the food\, healthcare and life sciences industries. Food and Biotech\, as well as Tech and Biotech\, are traditionally disparate technologies that\, when blended together to form many of our most exciting new technologies\, bring forth a combination of unique and interrelated legal issues. \n\n\n\nJason has extensive experience in IP strategy and patent portfolio management\, preparation and prosecution\, oppositions\, counseling\, licensing and technology transactions\, in and out-licensing program development\, freedom-to-operate\, various types of due diligence\, IP training\, and risk recognition and management. He directs that experience to clients in various industries\, particularly in the food\, medical device\, personalized/precision medicine\, digital health\, and life sciences tooling industries. \n\n\n\nBen Pelletier is a partner in the Precision Medicine and Digital Health Practice Group in Haynes and Boone’s San Francisco office. \n\n\n\nHis practice focuses on advising clients in the complex and fast-evolving areas of biology\, medicine\, engineering\, and data science. Ben has significant experience building patent portfolios relating to monoclonal antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)\, CAR-T cells\, stem cells\, tissue engineering\, 3D bioprinting\, biosensors\, molecular biology and cellular processing workflows\, microfluidics\, genomic sequencing\, and bioinformatics\, as well as companion diagnostic assay systems and devices. \n\n\n\nRoger Royse is a corporate and tax partner in the Palo Alto office of Haynes & Boone\, LLP\, an AmLaw 100 law firm. Roger is a Northern California Super Lawyer\, is AV Peer-Rated by Martindale Hubbell\, and has a “Superb” rating from Avvo. Roger is also the organizer of Silicon Valley AgTech and Silicon Valley AgTech Conference. Roger has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal\, Forbes\, Fox Business\, Chicago Tribune\, Associated Press\, Tax Notes\, Inc. Magazine\, Nikkei Asian Review\, China Daily\, San Francisco Chronicle\, Reuters\, The Recorder\, 7X7\, Business Insurance and Fast Company. \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-intellectual-property-for-alternative-protein-companies/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/COR-PBS-Online-Seminar-Series-HaynesBoone_2021-0513_Website-header-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T160000 DTSTAMP:20210324T203355Z CREATED:20210324T203354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T203355Z UID:10000310-1624359600-1624464000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech Alternative Protein Summit DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech Alternative Protein SummitPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFuture Food-Tech’s new dedicated Alternative Proteins Summit on June 22-23 will connect global food leaders to map out the future of protein. \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\nEvent description\n\n\n\nFocusing on three key pillars: plant-based\, cell-based\, and microbial fermentation\, the Future Food-Tech Alternative Protein Summit will bring together CPG leaders\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, ingredient providers\, retailers and food service providers to unpack the possibilities of these technologies and create unified approaches to scaling the next generation of novel proteins. \n\n\n\nFrom ingredient discovery and product formulation\, to regulation\, communication and commercialization\, conversations will dive into all facets of alternative proteins and provide a comprehensive overview of key players\, markets\, and solutions. \n\n\n\nGFI director of science and technology\, Dr. Liz Specht\, will be speaking. \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-protein-summit/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Event_Banner_Generic_Webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T170000 DTSTAMP:20210528T154203Z CREATED:20210528T154202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T154203Z UID:10000321-1624532400-1624554000@gfi.org SUMMARY:WSJ Global Food Forum DESCRIPTION:WSJ Global Food Forum\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\nThe Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum will tackle the critical issue of sustainability across the food industry and agricultural economy\, covering topics from seed research and farming practices to packaging and the food we eat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nThe Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum June 24\, 2021 will tackle the critical issue of sustainability\, from seed research to farming practices to packaging to the food we eat. Farmers\, suppliers\, consumers\, investors and governments are focusing increased attention on how to maximize production while assuring the availability of resources in the future. \n\n\n\nIt’s a global imperative. And it’s addressed with innovative thinking\, much of it already underway.Join us to participate in interactive interviews\, deep-dive discussions and peer-to-peer open conversations\, all designed to help the influential Global Food Forum community to exchange knowledge and to prepare for what’s next. \n\n\n\nRegistration includes: \n\n\n\nExclusive\, live-streamed interviews with interactive audience Q&AA seat at your choice of deep dive dicussion breakoutsExpert-led open conversations\, among other networking optionsPost-event access to session videos\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/wsj-global-food-forum/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Event_Banner_WSJGFF.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/wsj-global-food-forum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T100000 DTSTAMP:20210614T171501Z CREATED:20210614T171459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T171501Z UID:10000327-1624957200-1624960800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Plant-based taste mastered DESCRIPTION:Plant-based taste mastered\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\nCreating a great tasting and sustainable plant-based product can be a complex\, costly\, and challenging process. Learn from an expert speaker line-up on how to master savory taste to create winning plant-based food. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nCreating a great tasting and sustainable plant-based product can be a complex\, costly\, and challenging process. Learn from an expert speaker line-up on how to master savory taste to create winning plant-based food. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nTaste the difference; consumer sensory analysis of plant-based red meat  Perfecting savoury taste in plant-based food  Live discussion with the trailblazers of the plant-based revolution\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nDaniel Protz\n\n\n\nFounder & CEO\, FlavorWiki \n\n\n\nOmar Lechuga \n\n\n\nResearch and Development Director\, Kerry \n\n\n\nEdmond Scanlon\n\n\n\nChief Executive Officer\, Kerry  \n\n\n\nSeth Goldman\n\n\n\nCo-Founder and CEO\, Eat the ChangeCo-Founder\, PLNT Burger  \n\n\n\nSpike Mendelsohn\,\n\n\n\nChef and Co-Founder\, Eat the Change and PLNT Burger \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-taste-mastered/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/likemeat-3sgNkN4wRWI-unsplash_2000px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T100000 DTSTAMP:20210615T192544Z CREATED:20210615T192542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T192544Z UID:10000333-1625040900-1625047200@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFI Israel webinar: Cultivated meat and plant-based meat research DESCRIPTION:GFI Israel webinar: Cultivated meat and plant-based meat researchPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI Israel is excited to invite you to join a scientific webinar with Sharon Schlesinger\, Ph.D. who will present her cultivated meat research on culturing and differentiating pluri and multipotent bovine stem cells\, followed by a lecture with Miek Schlangen who will discuss texture methods for evaluating meat and meat analogue structures in plant-based protein research. \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\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nGFI Israel is excited to invite you to join a scientific webinar with Sharon Schlesinger\, Ph.D. who will present her cultivated meat research on culturing and differentiating pluri and multipotent bovine stem cells\, followed by a lecture with Miek Schlangen who will discuss texture methods for evaluating meat and meat analogue structures in plant-based protein research. \n\n\n\nThe lectures are held as part of GFI’s Hebrew University course cultivated and plant-based meat. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nSharon Schlesinger\, Ph.D. Miek Schlangen\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfi-israel-webinar-cultivated-meat-and-plant-based-meat-research/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Event_Banner_Webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T143000 DTSTAMP:20220524T212311Z CREATED:20210603T144205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T212311Z UID:10000322-1625058000-1625063400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Fantastic fungi and mischievous molds: The role of fungi in advancing the science of alternative proteins DESCRIPTION:Fantastic fungi and mischievous molds: The role of fungi in advancing the science of alternative proteinsPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Josephine Wee as she discusses how fungal mycelium can provide texture and nutritional value for high moisture alternative meat as well as support cell growth and development for cultivated meat. \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\nJosephine Wee\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor\, Penn State University \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nFungi have a long history of safe use in food and food production. Fungi\, such as molds and mushrooms\, transport nutrients and decompose organic matter using a network of filaments known as mycelium. Food-associated fungi can be used for fermentation-derived biomass\, production of single-cell proteins\, and for use as scaffolds for cultivated meat. Join Dr. Josephine Wee\, Assistant Professor of Food Science at The Pennsylvania State University\, as she discusses how fungal mycelium can provide texture and nutritional value for high moisture alternative meat as well as support cell growth and development for cultivated meat. \n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\nDr. Josephine Wee joined the Department of Food Science at The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) as an Assistant Professor in 2018. She obtained a B.S. in Food Science and dual Ph.D. in Food Science and Environmental Toxicology from Michigan State University. Dr. Wee conducted her postdoctoral fellowship in yeast evolutionary biology at Cornell University. Her research team at Penn State uses genomics and molecular biology to understand the role of fungi in food safety\, quality\, and sustainability. Dr. Wee’s recent research seeks to develop and characterize fungal mycelium as scaffolding material for cultivated meat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/fantastic-fungi-and-mischievous-molds-the-role-of-fungi-in-advancing-the-science-of-alternative-proteins/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SCI-PBS-Online-Seminar-Series-Wee_PageHeader_2021-0602.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T123000 DTSTAMP:20210615T185453Z CREATED:20210618T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T185453Z UID:10000335-1625742000-1625747400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Microbial proteins: Overview and best practices DESCRIPTION:Microbial proteins: Overview and best practicesPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin this webinar hosted by Protein Directory and Bright Green Partners for an overview on successfully entering and navigating the fermentation sector. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin Protein Directory and Bright Green Partners for a 90-minute webinar dedicated to helping companies succeed in the fermentation market. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nHow is fermentation used in the food industry? What does it look like in practice?How to extract/utilize the microbial biomass/protein resulting from fermentation?What are major and upcoming microorganisms to consider in novel food production?What are the pros and cons of these different microorganisms?Which AgriFood side streams could serve as a substrate for fermentation processes?How to use the fermentation of side streams to produce microbial proteins?What other high-value products will be provided by microbial biomass besides protein?How to scale up fermentation technologies?What will the microbial biomass/protein production sector look like in the future?\n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nJoin 200+ food corporations\, startups and topic experts to discuss the potential of fermentation for food. Stakeholder audiences include: \n\n\n\nCEO and CTO of business units or startups.R&D teams.Commercial & Strategy leaders.\n\n\n\nFormat\n\n\n\nA series of quick 20-minutes topic-specific talks on fermentation trends and best practices followed by a panel discussion with an interactive Q&A. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nThomas Nagy\, COO of 21st BioJereon Hugenholtz\, Fermentation ExpertGéza Molnár\, Founder of Protein Directory\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/microbial-proteins-overview-and-best-practices/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Event_Banner_Microbial-proteins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T150000 DTSTAMP:20210714T202409Z CREATED:20210712T031927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T202409Z UID:10000208-1626260400-1626274800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Natural Products EXPO Virtual DESCRIPTION:Natural Products EXPO Virtual\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\nGFI Corporate Engagement Specialist Marika Azoff will cover trends and opportunities in alternative seafood on a panel at Natural Products EXPO Virtual. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nNetwork with decision-makers in the food industry and hear from expert panels on the latest wellness trends. Natural Products EXPO Virtual will feature exhibitions from up-and-coming natural food brands (including alternative proteins) as well as a packed agenda of expert panels discussing the latest trends in health and wellness. \n\n\n\nGFI Corporate Engagement Specialist Marika Azoff will discuss opportunities in alternative seafood on a panel entitled Breakthrough Wellness Innovations: Top Nutrition Trends and Opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\nMarika AzoffCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT SEAFOOD SPECIALISTMarika leads GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative work with startups\, investors\, conventional seafood companies and other key players in order to increase investment in and production and sale of alternative seafood products. More about Marika\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/natural-products-expo-virtual/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/COR21010_external-events-natural-products-expo-east-graphics_header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210716T130000 DTSTAMP:20210615T184956Z CREATED:20210615T184955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T184956Z UID:10000328-1626436800-1626440400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Techno economic models: Turning good food technologies into good food businesses DESCRIPTION:Techno Economic Models: Turning good food technologies into good food businessesPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTechno Economic Assessment models (TEA’s or TEM’s) are one of the first elements of a business plan for any alternative protein venture. In this talk\, Next Rung Technology’s John Ellersick will present on using TEAs in the commercialization 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\nJohn Ellersick\n\n\n\nPresident and Founder\, Next Rung Technology \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nTechno Economic Assessment models (TEA’s or TEM’s) are one of the first elements of a business plan for any alternative protein venture. Their content and complexity can grow from an initial high-level screening tool into one of the key documents supporting major funding milestones. In later stages they may include plant design and materials flow with increasing levels of accuracy and depth to support decisions about scaleup\, CMO opportunities\, operations\, and optimization. \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Next Rung Technology’s John Ellersick will present on using  TEAs in the commercialization of alternative proteins. Case studies will highlight the creation of initial screening models and how they underpin product\, technical\, financial\, and funding activities. He will also discuss how TEAs mature through scaleup\, plant design\, operations\, and optimization stages. The 35-minute presentation will be followed by audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nWhat a TEA is\, why a company should develop one\, and how it fits into the larger-scale commercialization timeline.How to quickly create an effective first model.How a TEA can guide R&D\, product development\, and commercialization processes.Why a TEA is critical to securing funding and for strategic planning.Audience Q&A.\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\nJohn Ellersick is the President and Founder of Next Rung Technology. He has been at the forefront of scaling up impactful large scale bioprocesses since it became clear that current agricultural and manufacturing practices are not sustainable. The Next Rung team has scaled many of the most impactful biotechnologies in the last decade\, including helping alternative proteins companies achieve key scaleup milestones. John is a chemical engineer\, P.E. and PMP. Prior to founding Next Rung Technology he served on the executive and technology leadership teams at Oasys Water\, Myriant\, and Mascoma. \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/techno-economic-models-turning-good-food-technologies-into-good-food-businesses/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/COR-PBS-Online-Seminar-Series-Ellersick_Website-header-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T143000 DTSTAMP:20210722T183746Z CREATED:20210714T181405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T183746Z UID:10000209-1627477200-1627482600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Functionalizing novel plant protein sources DESCRIPTION:Functionalizing novel plant protein sourcesPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Pam Ismail\, Director of the Plant Protein Innovation Center\, as she discusses her research to enhance the viability of plant proteins through various functionalization approaches. \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\nPam Ismail\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nProfessor\, University of Minnesota \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nThere is a growing interest in novel plant-based proteins to replace ingredients such as milk and soy that have traditionally dominated the market. This interest is fueled by the desire for sustainable protein sources\, lower-cost ingredients\, valorization of by-products\, overcoming functionality limitations of specific proteins\, and utilizing all possible resources to expand the overall ingredients supply. The demonstration of equivalent or superior/new functionality of novel plant proteins compared to existing alternatives is of interest to both the food industry and consumers. Join Dr. Pam Ismail\, Director of the Plant Protein Innovation Center\, as she discusses her research to enhance the viability of plant proteins through various functionalization approaches. \n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\nPam Ismail\, Ph.D.\, is a Professor at the Department of Food Science and Nutrition\, University of Minnesota. She is the Founder and Director of the Plant Protein Innovation Center. Dr. Ismail has over 25 years of experience in food chemistry research focused on analytical chemistry\, protein chemistry\, and chemistry and fate of bioactive food constituents. Her research focuses on the structural characterization and enhancement of functionality\, safety\, bioavailability\, and bioactivity of food proteins following novel processing and analytical approaches. She is the recipient of a “Distinguished Teaching Award” and an “Outstanding Professor Award.” \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/functionalizing-novel-plant-protein-sources/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SCI-PBS-online-seminar-series-Ismail-event-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T170000 DTSTAMP:20210719T165507Z CREATED:20210714T202545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T165507Z UID:10000210-1628586000-1628787600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Industrializing Cell-Based Meats and Seafood Summit DESCRIPTION:Industrializing Cell-Based Meats and Seafood Summit\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\nGFI senior investor engagement specialist Sharyn Murray and GFI senior scientist Dr. Claire Bomkamp will speak at a three-day virtual conference centered around alternative protein consumer trends and manufacturing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nThe 3rd Industrializing Cell-Based Meats & Seafood Digital Summit will bring the industry together to discuss the novel technological advances powering the new wave of cultivated meat products\, leveraging biotechnology to increase the scalability\, sustainability\, affordability\, and production efficiency of next-generation cell-based protein products. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nConsumer trendsProcess development and facility designOvercoming formulation and manufacturing challengesNext-generation technical advances and bioprocessesInnovations in growth media sourcing\, development\, and preparation\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\nClaire Bomkamp\, Ph.D.SENIOR SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED SEAFOODClaire Bomkamp is focused on cultivated seafood and driving forward GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative. More about Claire\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFASENIOR INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT SPECIALISTSharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to increase investment in the alternative protein industry. More about Sharyn\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/industrializing-cell-based-meats-and-seafood-summit/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DEV21004_external-events-industrializing-cell-based-meats-graphics.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T143000 DTSTAMP:20210818T115148Z CREATED:20210818T115147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T115148Z UID:10000214-1629896400-1629901800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The case for beans: Alternative Brazilian proteins for plant-based meats DESCRIPTION:The case for beans: Alternative Brazilian proteins for plant-based meatsPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Caroline Mellinger\, Researcher at Embrapa\, to learn about her GFI-funded research to optimize the production of protein concentrates and isolates from common Brazilian beans for applications in plant-based 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\nCaroline Mellinger\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nResearcher\, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nBrazil is one of the largest grain producers in the world and has the potential to become a significant player in the production of vegetable proteins. In addition to soy and peas\, other legumes grown in Brazil\, such as chickpeas\, beans\, and lentils\, can provide affordable raw materials for the production of plant-based meat. In this presentation\, Dr. Mellinger will discuss how she optimizes the production of protein concentrates and isolates from common beans\, aiming for ingredients with good technological and nutritional attributes. She will also address the properties of these proteins compared to other vegetable protein sources. \n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\nCaroline Mellinger\, Ph.D.\, is a Researcher at the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) and has experience in biochemistry and the chemistry of macromolecules. Dr. Mellinger conducts research on the chemical characterization of polysaccharides\, proteins\, and peptides with potential biological and technological applications. Her work also focuses on evaluating the structural and functional behavior of macromolecules after simulation of human digestion. As a Researcher at Embrapa\, she currently studies alternative proteins for the plant-based market and the use of agro-industrial by-products and waste for the generation of new ingredients rich in protein and fiber. \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-case-for-beans-alternative-brazilian-proteins-for-plant-based-meats/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SCI-PBS-online-seminar-series-mellinger-Header.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T203000 DTSTAMP:20210820T160218Z CREATED:20210806T154735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T160218Z UID:10000212-1629914400-1629923400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Alternative protein networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFI x Bay Area Alternative Protein Networking Mixer  \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\nJoin GFI for a night of mingling and reconnecting with the GFIdeas community in San Francisco. Meet up with entrepreneurs\, investors\, scientists\, and alt. protein experts who are transforming the food system\, including GFI’s founder and CEO\, Bruce Friedrich. We can’t wait to see you IRL! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n6:00 pm – 6:45 pm | Networking and light bites6:45 pm – 7:00 pm | Remarks 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Connecting and mingling \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent logistics\n\n\n\nParking: There’s plenty of free parking right across the street. Please try to park along the side of the road or hillside curb since we are sharing the parking lot with others. \n\n\n\nArrival: There will be a check-in at the door and a place to hang your coat. No shoes in the building so feel free to bring socks or slippers.  \n\n\n\nCovid-19: We request that everyone attending this event be fully vaccinated and we’ll be following all local San Francisco guidance and rules around Covid-19.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nThank you for your interest! We’ve received a robust response to this event and capacity is now full. \n\n\n\nCheck out our upcoming Good Food Conference event for more opportunities to connect and learn from alt protein experts\, investors\, entrepreneurs\, and scientists! \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/gfi-alt-protein-mixer/ LOCATION:50 Years HQ\, 192 Museum Way\, San Francisco\, California\, 94114\, United States CATEGORIES:GFI - in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/COR21018_GFIdeas-networking-event-page-graphics-Header-v2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T130000 DTSTAMP:20210810T170858Z CREATED:20210810T170857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T170858Z UID:10000213-1630411200-1630414800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: How to formulate great-tasting plant-based products DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: How to formulate great-tasting plant-based productsPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin flavor and application experts from Givaudan for a presentation and discussion on formulating plant-based meat products that taste the same as or better than their conventional counterparts. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing flavor and application experts from Givaudan \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nResearch consistently shows that taste is one of the primary drivers of food choice\, and creating plant-based products that taste like their conventional counterparts is key to expanding the consumer base for plant-based proteins.  \n\n\n\nJoin taste and flavor experts from Givaudan\, one of the world’s largest flavor companies\, for a presentation and discussion on formulating plant-based meat products that taste the same as or better than their conventional counterparts. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nHow to use flavor to replicate the taste of animal protein and fat.When to add flavor in your manufacturing process. Key considerations for achieving a meaty flavor.The nuances of seafood flavor. Audience Q&A.\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nOzlem Ladd – Savory FlavoristErica Boyd – Senior Application Scientist\, Savory and Plant Protein\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/how-to-formulate-great-tasting-plant-based-products/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/COR21013-webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-event-header-v2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210913T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210917T170000 DTSTAMP:20210723T190038Z CREATED:20210723T190037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T190038Z UID:10000211-1631520000-1631898000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Fi Global Connect DESCRIPTION:Fi Global Connect: Plant-based ingredientsPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFi Global CONNECT is a series of three virtual events that bring the F&B ingredients industry together online to network\, do business and share knowledge throughout the year. \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\nPlant-based ingredients in the spotlight is a virtual platform for companies in the plant-based segment\, which is currently the hottest in the industry! \n\n\n\nThe event offers customised networking opportunities and a comprehensive content agenda dedicated to plant-based ingredients. \n\n\n\nEach event in this series is focused on a different theme – regions\, health ingredients and plant-based ingredients – enabling companies with different objectives to achieve them and do business. \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/fi-global-connect-pb/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Global-fi-event-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210924T170000 DTSTAMP:20210728T161313Z CREATED:20210624T135841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T161313Z UID:10000207-1632297600-1632502800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Good Food Conference 2021 DESCRIPTION:The Good Food ConferencePast\n\n\n\n\nCharting the global roadmap for alternative proteins \n\n\n\nThe world’s most in-depth\, cross-sector gathering focused on the power and potential of alternative proteins to fundamentally change food and agriculture. \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\nRegistration is open!\n\n\n\nJoin us online September 22nd – 24th \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe deepest dive yet on alt proteins\n\n\n\nThis September\, GFI will bring together scientists\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, policymakers\, and corporate leaders from around the world with the express intent of accelerating change\, eliminating obstacles\, and scaling solutions for mainstreaming alternative proteins across our global food system. \n\n\n\n\nPreview the session line-up\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/good-food-conference-2021/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GFI21005-feature-image.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/good-food-conference-2021/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T130000 DTSTAMP:20220106T230638Z CREATED:20210907T203959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T230638Z UID:10000338-1632913200-1632920400@gfi.org SUMMARY:SWIM: The state of the alternative seafood industry DESCRIPTION:SWIM: The state of the alternative seafood industryPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for a webinar covering the momentum of the alternative seafood industry. Learn about innovation opportunities in this urgent and evolving alternative protein category\, and join an optional networking session on Meetaway following the webinar.  \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\nEvent recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for a webinar covering the momentum of the alternative seafood industry. This webinar highlights the alternative seafood industry’s impressive growth throughout 2020 and the first half of 2021. Come learn about innovation opportunities in this urgent and evolving alternative protein category. Join an optional networking session on Meetaway following the webinar.  \n\n\n\n This webinar will cover: \n\n\n\n The global alternative seafood landscape\, including industry partnerships Investment insights 2020 U.S. sales data Consumer insights from GFI-commissioned research Gaps in the alternative seafood market and opportunities for innovation\n\n\n\nThe webinar will be followed by a 1:1 networking session on the platform Meetaway\, during which you will be matched with 7 attendees and have 8 minutes to chat with each one. Networking is open to all attendees! You can talk about your business\, any challenges you’re facing\, or other ideas you have for accelerating the alternative seafood industry. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. Once you sign up\, remember to fill out your preferences for matches and add the event to your calendar. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Meetaway\n\n\n\nWe will be using an online events platform called Meetaway that intelligently matches attendees for a series of 1-on-1 video calls. After each conversation\, attendees will be automatically paired with their next match. All you’ll need to do is log-in for the event and Meetaway will handle the rest. Additionally\, you’ll want to join the event on a laptop or desktop with Chrome or Firefox. Meetaway does not support mobile devices. Check out this 1-minute video to see how this networking session will work. \n\n\n\nYou are more than welcome to register for the webinar\, the networking session\, or both. The webinar will be recorded for later viewing. The networking session is intended for those working on or interested in any area (plant-based\, fermentation\, or cultivated) of alternative seafood. 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\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nMarika AzoffCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT SEAFOOD SPECIALIST More about Marika\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/swim-the-state-of-the-alternative-seafood-industry/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/COR-SWIM-Webinar-Website-header-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T220000 DTSTAMP:20211014T141157Z CREATED:20210830T191518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T141157Z UID:10000216-1634760000-1634767200@gfi.org SUMMARY:SWIM: Advancing the science of cultivated crustaceans DESCRIPTION:SWIM: Advancing the science of cultivated crustaceansPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for a Seafood Webinar and Informal Networking (SWIM) event on October 20th featuring the latest science on cultivated crustaceans and seafood allergenicity. \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\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for a Seafood Webinar and Informal Networking (SWIM) event where we will hear from experts on cultivated crustaceans and seafood allergenicity. Dr. Ka Yi Ling will be speaking about Shiok Meats’ work on developing and commercializing cultivated crustaceans\, and Dr. Andreas Lopata will tell us about his work on seafood allergens and the implications for the future of seafood. After the lectures\, we will move to an optional networking session to build bridges and identify opportunities for collaboration. \n\n\n\nUse the above registration button to sign up for the webinar\, and be sure to sign up here if you’re interested in attending the networking session. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nDr. Ka Yi Ling\, CTO and Co-Founder\, Shiok MeatsProf. Andreas Lopata\, Tropical Futures Institute\, James Cook University-Singapore\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/swim-advancing-the-science-of-cultivated-crustaceans/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/COR-SWIM-Webinar-Website-header-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T150000 DTSTAMP:20211014T145318Z CREATED:20211014T145305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T145318Z UID:10000339-1634824800-1634828400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Building brand awareness with compelling storytelling DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Building brand awareness with compelling storytellingPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin branding and consumer research experts in a panel discussing how alternative protein companies can leverage storytelling to build awareness and trust with consumers. \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 branding and consumer research experts in a panel discussing how alternative protein companies can leverage storytelling to build awareness and trust with consumers. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nMarrying alternative protein consumer research with a brand’s unique story\, message\, and positioning. Leveraging digital media to build brand awareness.Branding considerations for different distribution channels including retail\, foodservice\, and D2C.\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Presman\, Founder and CEO of Everlane\n\n\n\nMichael Preysman is the founder and CEO of Everlane. Focused on doing right by people and the planet\, Everlane is a leader in the fashion industry by providing radical transparency within the supply chain. By sharing the true cost of each product and providing detail on the factory process\, Everlane built an international community of conscious consumers and a new standard for DTC brands. Building on the brand’s transparent values\, Michael has put environmental impact front and center through commitments in its supply chain to eliminate all virgin plastic by 2021 and to transition to organic cotton by 2023. Michael is a supporter of multiple environmental movements\, championing a new wave of conscious consumption. Through Everlane he has shown it is possible to both do good and have a good business. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Benzaquen\, Founder and CEO of Mission Plant\n\n\n\nDavid Benzaquen is one of the world’s leading experts in plant-based foods and alternative proteins. He invests in and advises companies through his firm Mission: Plant\, and is the co-founder of consumer insights firm Moonshot Collaborative and online grocery store PlantBelly.com.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElysabeth Alfano\, Founder of Plant Powered consulting\n\n\n\nElysabeth Alfano is a successful businesswoman\, a strategic consultant in the plant-based business arena and a keen investor. A graduate of Northwestern University and the Thunderbird School of Global Management\, Elysabeth began her career working with Fortune 500 companies (IBM-Europe and The Kellogg Company in Brand Management on Special K and Frosted Mini-Wheats) before running her own international business. Elysabeth is the Founder of Plant Powered Consulting. Connected to almost everyone in the Who’s Who of the Plant-based World\, Elysabeth enjoys helping small\, medium and large businesses succeed by consulting on and executing business development\, marketing/branding and PR strategies and by connecting entrepreneurs and C-Suite executives with her vast network. She also advises multinational companies on the direction\, growth\, and whitespace opportunities in the marketplace.Elysabeth produces and hosts the weekly series The Plantbased Business Hour. On PBH\, Elysabeth features the venture capitalists\, CEOs\, analysts\, innovators\, and entrepreneurial start-ups from around the globe who are shaping the plant-based market. PBH is the only video/audio program focusing on the exploding plant-based business arena and has been received with tremendous success. You can find Elysabeth on Linkedin\, or her website and you can subscribe to The Plantbased Business Hour here. \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-business-of-alt-protein-building-brand-awareness-with-compelling-storytelling/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COR21022_Business-of-alt-protein-webinar-graphics_header_image.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T143000 DTSTAMP:20211018T140634Z CREATED:20211015T202956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T140634Z UID:10000337-1635339600-1635345000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Structuring plant-based whole muscle cut analogues using extrusion and less-refined\, protein-rich colloids DESCRIPTION:Structuring plant-based whole muscle cut analogues using extrusion and less-refined\, protein-rich colloids\n\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Mario Martinez\, Assistant Professor at Aarhus University\, to learn about his GFI-funded research structuring plant-based whole muscle cuts using microstructure engineering and chemistry to give plant proteins the fibrous qualities of muscle tissue. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMario Martinez\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor\, Aarhus University \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nGetting the perfect\, striated texture of muscle with plant-based meat is notoriously hard. It’s one of the hurdles that make plant-based steak an elusive technical challenge rather than a market reality. In this presentation\, Dr. Mario Martinez\, Assistant Professor at Aarhus University and GFI grantee\, will discuss his work structuring plant-based whole muscle cuts using microstructure engineering and chemistry to give plant proteins the fibrous qualities of muscle tissue. This presentation will address: \n\n\n\nThe structuring potential of a broad variety of non-refined protein concentrates from cereals\, pulses\, and oilseeds during high moisture extrusion cooking (HMEC).Opportunities and challenges of future proteins to build plant-based whole muscle cut analogues.Colloidal traits governing anisotropy formation during HMEC.\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\nMario Martinez\, Ph.D.\, is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at Aarhus University and the recipient of the Young Scientist Research Award from the American Association of Cereal Chemists International (now Cereals & Grains Association). Dr. Martinez is also an adjunct Assistant Professor at the Whistler Center for Carbohydrate Research at Purdue University. Since 2017\, Mario’s team has worked on the fundamental aspects related to the molecular and supramolecular architecture of food biopolymers\, structuring technologies of plant-based foods\, and understanding the fate of health-promoting phenolics and carbohydrates during processing and digestion. The team’s work relies on coherent and focused food system approaches in order to find common ground for health and environmental sustainability. \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Upside Foods \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/structuring-plant-based-whole-muscle-cut-analogues/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Website-header-featured-image_v2.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T200000 DTSTAMP:20210819T160241Z CREATED:20210819T160239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T160241Z UID:10000215-1635501600-1635537600@gfi.org SUMMARY:VWS Pathfinder competition DESCRIPTION:VWS Pathfinder competition\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\nAnnouncing the return of VWS Pathfinder\, the world’s only women founder summit and pitch competition dedicated to animal-free innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nVWS PathfinderWe are excited to announce the return of VWS Pathfinder\, the world’s first and only women founder summit and pitch competition dedicated exclusively to animal-free innovation through the future of food\, fashion\, beauty\, and biotechnology innovation. We invite you to join us virtually on Friday\, October 29th\, 2021 for this worldwide event. \n\n\n\n\nBruce FriedrichFOUNDER & CEOBruce will serve on the selection committee for this year’s VWS Pathfinder Competition. More about Bruce\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/vws-pathfinder-competition/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Event_header_VWSpathfinder.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T143000 DTSTAMP:20211102T191653Z CREATED:20211102T191652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T191653Z UID:10000336-1636549200-1636554600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Optimizing media development for cultivated seafood DESCRIPTION:Optimizing media development for cultivated seafood\n\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Reza Ovissipour\, Assistant Professor in Cellular Agriculture in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Virginia Tech\, to learn about his work in optimizing media for the production of cultivated seafood. \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\nReza Ovissipour\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor in Cellular Agriculture\, Virginia Tech \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn from Dr. Reza Ovissipour about his GFI-funded work to develop and optimize novel media for the production of cultivated seafood. \n\n\n\nDr. Ovissipour will also talk about his role in the newly formed National Institute for Cellular Agriculture\, a USDA-funded project that aims to develop new adoptable techno-economically viable cultivated meat systems and develop new educational platforms for training future professionals. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\nDr. Ovissipour is an Assistant Professor in Cellular Agriculture in the Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) and the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Virginia Tech. He also holds a faculty appointment with Genetics\, Bioinformatics\, and Computational Biology; Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture; and Center for Emerging\, Zoonotic\, and Arthropod-borne Pathogens. Reza’s program\, the FutureFoods Lab and Cellular Agriculture Initiative\, focuses on alternative proteins\, cell line development\, media optimization\, and scaffold development. \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/optimizing-media-development-for-cultivated-seafood/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SCI21038_science-alt-protein-webinar-graphic_Website-header-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T180000 DTSTAMP:20211217T183755Z CREATED:20211119T220837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T183755Z UID:10000340-1637082000-1637085600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Growing the good food future: GFI global impact stories DESCRIPTION:Growing the good food future: GFI impact stories from around the world\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\n\n\nIn Growing the good food future\, you will hear three stories from GFI’s front lines in alternative protein research\, policy\, and innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent recording\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nDuring this one-hour virtual event\, you will hear from alt protein pioneers around the world who are accelerating the commercialization of alternative proteins by fostering ground-breaking changes in public policy and private sector innovation.  \n\n\n\nOur featured stories profile:  \n\n\n\nGFI Europe’s Policy team’s role in a National Food Strategy recommendation for the UK government to invest £125 million in alternative protein R&D and infrastructure;GFI India’s Corporate Engagement team’s support of local startups to build the alt protein industry in India\, and; GFI’s Research Grant Program leading to innovative new alternative protein products like bacon made from seaweed. \n\n\n\nCNET’s Editor-at-large Brian Cooley moderates the event\, and GFI Founder & CEO Bruce Friedrich discusses GFI’s global impact and plans for 2022 and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent recording\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/growing-the-good-food-future-gfi-global-impact-stories/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Event_Banner_Global.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR