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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T170000 DTSTAMP:20220722T040230Z CREATED:20220722T040228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T040230Z UID:10000253-1661673600-1661878800@gfi.org SUMMARY:FERMENTATION 2022 DESCRIPTION:FERMENTATION 2022Past\n\n\n\n\nFERMENTATION 2022 brings together everyone from the world of fermentation – producers\, retailers\, chefs\, scientists\, researchers\, authors\, suppliers\, and regulators – to share their knowledge\, experience\, and strategies for growth. \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\nFERMENTATION 2022 will explore the power of fermentation to create and preserve food\, build flavor\, enhance health\, and discuss how best to communicate fermentation’s benefits to consumers. \n\n\n\nYou will have the chance to:\n\n\n\nGet practical tips on how to grow your fermentation businessUncover the trends driving the industryHear about the state of the art in health and scientific researchNetwork with a diverse group of fermentation expertsFind your next supplier\, new seller\, or business partnerAttend live sessions with speaker Q&A (recordings available after the event)Participate in hands-on workshops (August 27\, additional registration required)\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/fermentation-2022/ LOCATION:Chicago Marriott Downtown\, 540 Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60611\, 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:20220904T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T170000 DTSTAMP:20220819T164431Z CREATED:20220819T164429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T164431Z UID:10000378-1662278400-1662483600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Fish International DESCRIPTION:Fish InternationalPast\n\n\n\n\nFish International will host hundreds of exhibitors presenting their products in fish production and processing\, fresh fish and delicacies\, and research and development\, including a spotlight on alt 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\nFish International gives traders a platform where they can gain information on what’s new in the German market and get an overview of the fish industry\, offering traders a varied assortment of fish to give them ideas for achieving better market positioning. The event will also present a concentrated display of machines and technical aids and appliances for SMEs and provide opportunities for attendees to network with other fish industry experts. GFI Europe’s Carlotte Lucas will lead two sessions focused on alt proteins. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarlotte Lucas\n\n\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT MANAGER\, GFI EUROPE \n\n\n\nCarlotte supports the food industry to make delicious and affordable plant-based meat available across Europe\, and prepare the sector for the arrival of cultivated meat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Carlotte\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/fish-international/ LOCATION:Messe Bremen\, Findorffstraße 101\, Bremen\, 28215\, Germany 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:20220905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T160000 DTSTAMP:20220818T214531Z CREATED:20220818T214529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T214531Z UID:10000379-1662372000-1662652800@gfi.org SUMMARY:FHA-Food & Beverage DESCRIPTION:FHA-Food & BeveragePast\n\n\n\n\nEvolved from the highly successful Food&HotelAsia (FHA)\, FHA-Food & Beverage is Asia’s largest food & drinks trade event that brings together the global food and hospitality community. \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\nFHA-Food & Beverage offers an exemplary experience underlined by the most wide-ranging food & drink products and innovations that are top and trending across the globe. More than 70% of exhibitors are made up of direct manufacturers and as many as 15% are expected to use this platform as a launch pad for new-to-market innovations. \n\n\n\nFHA-Food & Beverage will provide global suppliers with valuable access to quality buyers including distributors\, importers\, manufacturers and retailers\, and attendees will also gain valuable insights into developments and future trends in the food & beverage industry. To further complement the exhibition\, expect dedicated zones\, competitions\, masterclasses\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShuli Goh\n\n\n\n\n\nPOLICY SPECIALIST\, GFI APAC \n\n\n\nShuli is GFI’s Policy Specialist for the APAC region. Shuli leverages her expertise in geopolitical analysis to develop impactful policies that drive engagement and support for alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Shuli\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWasamon Nutakul\n\n\n\n\n\nSCITECH SPECIALIST\, GFI APAC \n\n\n\nWasamon is GFI APAC’s SciTech Specialist\, focusing on plant-based protein. She has more than five years of experience working at multinational food companies\, through which she gained expertise in food proteins and their applications. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Wasamon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Morton\n\n\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST\, GFI APAC \n\n\n\nJennifer is GFI APAC’s Corporate Engagement Specialist\, working to widen and deepen engagement and partnerships across the alternative protein supply chain. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Jennifer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValerie Pang\n\n\n\n\n\nINNOVATION ASSOCIATE\, GFI APAC \n\n\n\nValerie is our Innovation Associate at GFI APAC\, where she is involved in community building\, university outreach\, and supporting startups and investors in the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Valerie\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/fha-food-and-beverage/ LOCATION:Singapore Expo\, 1 Expo Drive\, Singapore\, 486150\, Singapore CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T113000 DTSTAMP:20220831T212817Z CREATED:20220831T212815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T212817Z UID:10000258-1662458400-1664278200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Glasswall Syndicate Fall Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Glasswall Syndicate Fall Webinar SeriesPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the GlassWall Syndicate for a fall webinar series focused on B2B markets in 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\nJoin the GlassWall Syndicate for a fall webinar series focused on B2B markets in alternative proteins. Each webinar will cover a different sector of animal-free food & clothing production: cultivated meat\, fermentation\, plant-based proteins\, and next-gen materials. \n\n\n\nGFI Corporate Engagement team members Laine Clark\, Audrey Gyr\, and Zak Weston will moderate panels in the series: \n\n\n\nSeptember 6th: Cultivated meat: Narrowing focus for the bigger picture\, moderated by Innovation & Entrepreneurship Manager Laine ClarkSeptember 13th: Next-gen materialsSeptember 20th: Fermentation\, moderated by Startup Innovation Specialist Audrey GyrSeptember 27th: Plant-based proteins: Behind the big brands\, moderated by Senior Supply Chain Manager\, Zak Weston\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaine Clark\n\n\n\n\n\nINNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MANAGER \n\n\n\nLaine serves as an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager\, helping to position GFI as a valuable resource for emerging companies in the alternative proteins sector as they launch and scale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Laine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudrey Gyr\n\n\n\n\n\nSTARTUP INNOVATION SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nAudrey Gyr serves as GFI’s Startup Innovation Specialist\, supporting entrepreneurs and startups in the alternative protein sector and building open-access tools for the industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Audrey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZak Weston\n\n\n\n\n\nMOONSHOT INITIATIVE MANAGER \n\n\n\nZak works with growth-stage startups and supply chain companies to help rapidly commercialize enabling technologies and increase production capacity of alternative protein end products and inputs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Zak\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/glasswall-syndicate-fall-webinar-series/ 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/glasswall-syndicate-fall-webinar-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T150000 DTSTAMP:20220824T183156Z CREATED:20220824T183154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T183156Z UID:10000384-1662624000-1662735600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Plant Based World Expo DESCRIPTION:Plant Based World ExpoPast\n\n\n\n\nPlant Based World Expo is the must-attend\, 100% plant-based event designed exclusively for foodservice and retail professionals\, distributors\, investors\, and manufacturers. \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\nIPlant Based World Expo is the must-attend\, 100% plant-based event designed exclusively for foodservice and retail professionals\, distributors\, investors\, and manufacturers. \n\n\n\nNow in its third year\, Plant Based World Expo is where you’ll discover innovative plant-based products\, hear from industry leaders and pioneers\, and connect with the right people from the trade including retailers\, investors\, buyers\, distributors\, and brokers. And you’ll be the first to sample mouthwatering plant-based food from ground-breaking U.S.-based and international companies. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarika Azoff\n\n\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nMarika leads GFI’s work with foodservice operators\, retailers\, and distributors to inspire and accelerate their shift toward alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Marika\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmma Ignaszewski\n\n\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE DIRECTOR\, INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE & INITIATIVES \n\n\n\nEmma Ignaszewski oversees the corporate engagement team’s industry intelligence and initiatives to catalyze corporate innovation that will radically transform the food system and deliver alternative protein products that compete on the key drivers of consumer choice: taste\, price\, and convenience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Emma\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/plant-based-world-expo-2/ LOCATION:Javits Center\, 429 11th Ave\, New York City\, 10001\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T163000 DTSTAMP:20220902T152101Z CREATED:20220902T152059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T152101Z UID:10000261-1662971400-1663000200@gfi.org SUMMARY:UC Davis Summit on Cultivated Meat and Alternative Proteins DESCRIPTION:UC Davis Summit on Cultivated Meat and Alternative ProteinsPast\n\n\n\n\nUC Davis is hosting a day-long Summit on Cultivated Meat and Alternative Proteins. The event includes a number of expert speakers from academia\, industry\, stakeholders\, and Federal and State government. \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\nLearn more about cultivated meat and other alternative proteins from leaders in academia\, government\, and private industry who\, together\, are advancing research and development to break down the barriers to commercialization. The Summit will be in-person as well as virtual. \n\n\n\nSpeakers at the event will include:\n\n\n\nCongressman Ami Bera\, M.D.Professor David Block\, Ph.D.\, Chair\, Department of Viticulture and EnologyProfessor Denneal Jamison-McClung\, Ph.D.\, Director\, UC Davis Biotechnology ProgramMaia Keerie\, Media and Communications Manager\, The Good Food Institute\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaia Keerie\n\n\n\nMEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER \n\n\n\nMaia Keerie oversees GFI’s media relations and thought leadership campaigns and works with leading U.S. and international news outlets to elevate alternative proteins within the media. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Maia\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/uc-davis-summit-on-cultivated-meat-and-alternative-proteins/ LOCATION:Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts\, 523 Mrak Hall Dr\, Davis\, California\, 95616\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T120000 DTSTAMP:20220902T161123Z CREATED:20220823T184417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T161123Z UID:10000374-1663068600-1666094400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Thermo Fisher Scientific: Alternative protein and plant-based meat DESCRIPTION:Thermo Fisher Scientific: Alternative protein and plant-based meatPast\n\n\n\n\nThermo Fisher Scientific’s new weekly webinar series focuses on alternative proteins and plant-based meats. Tune in on Tuesdays beginning September 13th through October 18th where a new speaker will share their expertise during a talk followed by a 10-minute live Q&A session. GFI Senior Scientist\, Priera Panescu\, Ph.D\, will lead the talk on October 18th. \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\nGFI Senior Scientist Priera Panescu\, Ph.D. will deliver a talk on the “effects of extrusion on protein functionality and digestibility” on October 18th at 11:30 am EDT. \n\n\n\nExtrusion is a scalable\, effective mechanical process that can create meat analogues with fibrous textures\, thus enhancing the taste and texture of alternative protein products. One potential bottleneck for consumer acceptability is that extrusion processing adds to conceptions that alternative protein products are “highly processed” and\, therefore\, unhealthy. In reality\, literature studies demonstrate that extrusion cooking enhances protein digestibility\, reduces antinutrient content\, and can reduce ingredient allergenicity. \n\n\n\nThis talk will review studies that demonstrate the effects of extrusion on plant protein digestibility and nutrition. There will also be an emphasis on research gaps that should be further explored to demonstrate the benefits and potential pitfalls of extrusion cooking for the production of meat analogues. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI 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 Panescu is focused on analyzing plant-based meat and proteins and how to best expedite their progress. \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/thermo-fisher-scientific-alternative-protein-and-plant-based-meat/ 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:20220913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T130000 DTSTAMP:20211111T154926Z CREATED:20211111T154813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T154926Z UID:10000331-1663070400-1663074000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Ask GFI: Alt. Protein Careers DESCRIPTION:Ask GFI: Alt. Protein Careers\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\nAre you interested in working in alternative protein? Join SciTech university innovation specialist\, Christina Aguila\, to learn more about what it takes to pursue an academic or industry career in this rapidly growing field. \n\n\n\nWe’ll start the call with some answers to commonly-asked questions\, then open the floor for alt protein career Q&A. Ask us anything! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\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/ask-gfi-alt-protein-careers-2/2022-09-13/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1788091604.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T160000 DTSTAMP:20220831T210756Z CREATED:20220831T210754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T210756Z UID:10000257-1663668000-1663862400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Global Futures Conference DESCRIPTION:Global Futures ConferencePast\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the ‘must-have’ outcomes and ‘must-do’ actions that can accelerate the necessary transformations to a safe\, just\, and habitable planet for all? This vital question is the focus of the Global Futures Conference. \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\nCo-convened by Arizona State University and the Earth League\, the 2022 Global Futures Conference will bring together members of the public and private sectors\, scientists\, youth\, and activists from around the globe to formulate a bold and actionable agenda to push the boundaries of discourse on what can and must be done now. \n\n\n\nThis will not be a passive forum. It is an opportunity to shape the agenda for governments\, corporations\, and multilateral institutions. Conference leaders will publish and promote a roadmap that outlines the far-reaching\, crucial solutions developed at this conference–solutions that are simultaneously ambitious and achievable. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\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/global-futures-conference/ LOCATION:Javits Center\, 429 11th Ave\, New York City\, 10001\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T130000 DTSTAMP:20230103T145623Z CREATED:20220722T150119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T145623Z UID:10000254-1663675200-1663678800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Ask GFI: Alt Protein Careers DESCRIPTION:Ask GFI: Alt Protein Careers\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\nAre you interested in working in alternative protein? Join SciTech university innovation specialist\, Christina Aguila\, to learn more about what it takes to pursue an academic or industry career in this rapidly growing field. \n\n\n\nWe’ll start the call with some answers to commonly-asked questions\, then open the floor for alt protein career Q&A. Ask us anything! \n\n\n\n\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/ask-gfi-alt-protein-careers-4/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1788091604.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/ask-gfi-alt-protein-careers-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T170000 DTSTAMP:20220823T183014Z CREATED:20220823T183012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T183014Z UID:10000376-1663837200-1663952400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech London DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech LondonPast\n\n\n\n\nAt a time of heightened fragility in the global agri-food supply chain\, there has never been a more urgent need for food-tech innovation that protects both human and planetary health. \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\nFuture Food-Tech’s European flagship returns to shine a spotlight on new technologies and partnerships that are building healthier and more sustainable food systems. The event brings together global food corporates\, investors\, and technology start-ups from around the world to uncover the most exciting innovations in the agri-food sector\, forging the right partnerships to take those solutions to market. \n\n\n\nThe Future Food-Tech summit will offer an unrivaled opportunity to meet like-minded food brand directors\, investors\, and entrepreneurs to share\, showcase and scale these innovative solutions. Whether you’re there in-person or tuning in virtually\, join for thought-provoking panels\, insightful presentations\, roundtable discussions\, workshop sessions\, and Future Food-Tech’s beloved Taste Lab. \n\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/future-food-tech-london/ LOCATION:Park Plaza London Riverbank\, 18 Albert Embankment\, London\, SE1 7TJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR