BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Good Food Institute - ECPv6.18.3//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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T170000 DTSTAMP:20221007T183214Z CREATED:20221005T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T183214Z UID:10000389-1667721600-1668790800@gfi.org SUMMARY:United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) DESCRIPTION:United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) – Food Systems PavilionPast\n\n\n\n\nFor the first time ever\, there will be a Food Systems Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference\, putting food center stage during these crucial negotiations — and the Good Food Institute is one of nine co-host organizations leading the effort! \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\nFor the first time ever\, there will be a Food Systems Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference\, putting food center stage during these crucial negotiations — and the Good Food Institute is one of nine co-host organizations leading the effort! \n\n\n\nThe Food Systems Pavilion will focus on actions\, strategies\, and solutions across the entire food value chain that have the potential to drive the transformation towards healthier\, more resilient\, and more equitable food systems. \n\n\n\nThe opportunity is huge. Transforming the world’s food systems could generate $4.5 trillion annually in new economic opportunities by 2030 and help us to create a net-zero\, nature-positive world\, while also ensuring social justice and food security. \n\n\n\nMost sessions will be live-streamed. You can participate virtually by visiting the Food Systems Pavilion website during the days of the conference. \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/united-nations-climate-change-conference-cop27/ LOCATION:Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre\, El Salam Road\, Sharm El Sheikh\, Egypt CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GFI22004_COP27-event-page-graphics_feature-header-2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T123000 DTSTAMP:20221011T161550Z CREATED:20221007T183044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T161550Z UID:10000391-1667905200-1667910600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Networking for alternative protein scientists DESCRIPTION:Build your network: 1:1 networking for alternative protein scientists [morning]Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin The Good Food Institute’s virtual networking sessions to ignite collaborations and synergies that will accelerate alternative protein science. \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\nCalling all scientists! Please join us for virtual networking sessions designed to facilitate collaboration and scientific innovation. To accommodate different time zones\, we’re hosting two separate events. Sign up for one (or both!) using the links below.  \n\n\n\nSession 1\, November 8th at 11 am EST. Register here.Session 2\, November 8th at 8 pm EST. Register here.\n\n\n\nThe event will start with brief remarks from GFI’s Director of Science and Technology\, Matt Hotze\, Ph.D.\, with networking sessions to follow. We’ll then move to topic-focused breakout rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other scientists as well as GFI’s subject matter experts. During the final half of the event\, we’ll move to 1:1 networking sessions. You’ll be able to request direct meetings with the people you met in the breakout rooms\, or you can be paired randomly with other attendees. \n\n\n\nEach event will last for 90 minutes\, but you are free to come and go as you please. These events are open to scientists at any level who are interested in alternative proteins\, so please share this invitation with your colleagues! \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/networking-for-alternative-protein-scientists/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SCI22050_November-networking-event_feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/networking-for-alternative-protein-scientists/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T213000 DTSTAMP:20221011T161648Z CREATED:20221007T182534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T161648Z UID:10000390-1667937600-1667943000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Advancing alternative proteins: A networking event for scientists DESCRIPTION:Advancing alternative proteins: A networking event for scientistsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin our virtual networking sessions to ignite collaborations and synergies that will accelerate alternative protein science. \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\nCalling all scientists! Please join us for virtual networking sessions designed to facilitate collaboration and scientific innovation. To accommodate different time zones\, we’re hosting two separate events. Sign up for one (or both!) using the links below.  \n\n\n\nSession 1\, November 8th at 11 am EST. Register here.Session 2\, November 8th at 8 pm EST. Register here.\n\n\n\nThe event will start with brief remarks from GFI’s Director of Science and Technology\, Matt Hotze\, Ph.D.\, with networking sessions to follow. We’ll then move to topic-focused breakout rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other scientists as well as GFI’s subject matter experts. During the final half of the event\, we’ll move to 1:1 networking sessions. You’ll be able to request direct meetings with the people you met in the breakout rooms\, or you can be paired randomly with other attendees. \n\n\n\nEach event will last for 90 minutes\, but you are free to come and go as you please. These events are open to scientists at any level who are interested in alternative proteins\, so please share this invitation with your colleagues! \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/advancing-alternative-proteins-a-networking-event-for-scientists/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SCI22050_November-networking-event_feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/advancing-alternative-proteins-a-networking-event-for-scientists/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T141500 DTSTAMP:20221018T235932Z CREATED:20221018T235928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T235932Z UID:10000269-1668603600-1668608100@gfi.org SUMMARY:Investing in a Shifting Food Supply System DESCRIPTION:Investing in a shifting food supply systemPast\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual conversation explores how an investment in shifting the global food supply system to be more efficient can help to address our current inefficiencies and positively impact food insecurity. \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\nPolitical instability\, poverty\, limited access to adequate housing or employment are some of the factors that contribute to food insecurity around the world. Join IEN and a lineup of speakers from VegTech Invest\, Project Drawdown\, The Good Food Institute\, the FAIRR Initiative\, and Barclays for a discussion on the inefficiencies that contribute to food insecurity. This virtual\, hour-long conversation will also explore how investing in shifting the global food supply system to be more efficient can help to address our current inefficiencies and positively impact food insecurity. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn:\n\n\n\nWhy our current food supply system is responsible\, at least in part and in addition to political strife\, for current food inefficiency and current and future food insecurityHow businesses in the alternative proteins\, plant-based innovation\, and food tech sectors are addressing food insecurityWhat investible technologies are being developed to address food insecurity and food independenceHow emerging and current investable technologies will be applied evenly across countries and economic tiers\n\n\n\nGFI Investor Engagement Manager Sharyn Murray will serve as a panelist alongside Maria Lettini of the FAIRR Initiative\, Matt Spence of Guggenheim Partners\, and Paul West of Project Drawdown. The event will be moderated by VegTech Invest CEO Elysabeth Alfano. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFA\n\n\n\nINVESTOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nSharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to support investors’ exploration of and investment in the alternative protein industry. \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/investing-in-a-shifting-food-supply-system/ 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/investing-in-a-shifting-food-supply-system/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T141500 DTSTAMP:20221031T154829Z CREATED:20221031T154828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T154829Z UID:10000280-1668690000-1668694500@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Modification and application of mung bean & yellow pea in plant-based foods DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Modification and application of mung bean & yellow pea in plant-based foodsPast\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the applications of mung bean and yellow pea in plant-based foods? Join us for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Miek Schlangen\, M.Sc.\, of Wageningen University\, will review the extraction of mung bean and yellow pea into protein-rich fractions using dry fractionation. \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\nMiek Schlangen\, M.Sc. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nWhat are the applications of mung bean and yellow pea in plant-based foods? Join us on November 17th for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Miek Schlangen\, M.Sc.\, of Wageningen University\, will review the extraction of mung bean and yellow pea into protein-rich fractions using dry fractionation. She will also describe the functional properties of these protein-rich fractions and evaluate their use in plant-based foods. Additionally\, the use of transglutaminase to improve the functional properties of mung bean and yellow peas will be discussed. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMiek Schlangen\, M.Sc.\n\n\n\nPH.D. CANDIDATE \n\n\n\nMiek Schlangen is a GFI grantee and Ph.D. Candidate at the Food Process Engineering group at Wageningen University. Her research focuses on structuring meat analogues with next-generation ingredients. \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/modification-and-application-of-mung-bean-yellow-pea-in-plant-based-foods/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SCI22058_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-November_featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/modification-and-application-of-mung-bean-yellow-pea-in-plant-based-foods/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T130000 DTSTAMP:20221115T180520Z CREATED:20221110T221833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T180520Z UID:10000395-1669723200-1669726800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Navigating upstream to downstream processes in precision fermentation DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Navigating upstream to downstream processes in precision fermentationPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)\, to learn how to navigate the process of scaling up your novel food manufacturing process. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and CPI to learn how to navigate the process of scaling up your novel foodmanufacturing process. In this webinar\, CPI will provide insights into the do’s and don’ts ofdeveloping food processes using precision fermentation. Experts from CPI’s team will review both best practices and lessons on what to avoid for everything from strain selection to laboratory process optimization\, to DSP essentials\, to scale-up solutions. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout CPI\n\n\n\nCPI catalyses the adoption of advanced technologies and manufacturing solutions to benefit people\, places and the planet. CPI connects the dots within the innovation ecosystem to make great ideas and inventions a reality. \n\n\n\nCPI is a pioneering social enterprise that accelerates the development\, scale-up andcommercialization of deep tech and sustainable manufacturing solutions. As a trusted partner of industry\, academia\, government\, entrepreneurs and the investment community\, we’re the catalyst for delivering smart AgriFoodTech\, energy storage\, HealthTech\, materials\, and pharma innovations. By working together\, we can build a better collective future and\, as part of the High-Value Manufacturing Catapult\, can facilitate access to world-class organizations to deliver transformation across industries. \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-navigating-upstream-to-downstream-processes-in-precision-fermentation/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/COR22047_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-November_featured-header.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-navigating-upstream-to-downstream-processes-in-precision-fermentation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T133000 DTSTAMP:20221110T222221Z CREATED:20221110T222219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T222221Z UID:10000396-1669726800-1669728600@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas November networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Business of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking. \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 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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-november-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:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-november-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T123000 DTSTAMP:20221118T145326Z CREATED:20221118T145324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T145326Z UID:10000398-1670324400-1670329800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The future of cultivated meat & seafood: Consumer acceptance\, insights\, and opportunities DESCRIPTION:The future of cultivated meat & seafood: Consumer acceptance\, insights\, and opportunitiesPast\n\n\n\n\nHear from researchers and industry experts about the state of consumer acceptance of cultivated meat globally\, and how to increase acceptance through consumer education and effective messaging.  \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\nIn order to register for this specific event\, you must register for GFI LINC. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe benefits of cultivating meat are well established —the ability to produce meat that is identical to conventional animal meat more sustainably\, decreasing GHG emissions\, deforestation\, water pollution\, and antibiotic resistance. Nevertheless\, the success of cultivated meat is directly tied to consumer acceptance. In this GFI LINC seminar\, we will hear from researchers and industry experts about the state of consumer acceptance of cultivated meat globally\, and how to increase acceptance through consumer education and effective messaging.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent speakers\n\n\n\nKeri Szejda\, Founder & Principal Research Scientist at North Mountain Consulting Group Sophie Armour\, Senior Communications Manager at GFI Europe Ben Friedman\, Chief Growth Officer at Wildtype Andrew Noyes\, VP\, Head of Global Communications & Public Affairs at Eat Just\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nMore about GFI LINC\n\n\n\nGFI LINC (Learn\, Inspire\, Network\, Collaborate) is a new industry initiative that leverages the Good Food Institute’s unique position in the alternative protein ecosystem to bring together companies across the global value chain to gain key insights into the alternative protein market and foster new collaborations and partnerships. We will host a quarterly seminar dedicated to topics that are critical to addressing industry bottlenecks and accelerating the growth of the alternative protein sector. This community is founded upon the belief that by convening a diverse range of stakeholders\, we can drive industry-wide change and grow the entire sector in a way that benefits all. \n\n\n\nIn order to join the community\, you must work for one of the following types of companies: \n\n\n\nA traditional food manufacturer/B2B supplier (e.g.\, ingredients\, equipment) with a clear intent of dedicating at least a part of the business to alternative proteins. An alternative protein startup/company that is mature in terms of scale (beyond conceptual/early R&D stage) and funding (minimum series A).\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-future-of-cultivated-meat-seafood-consumer-acceptance-insights-and-opportunities/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SCI22044_Johns-Hopkins_Jimmy-Fallon-tweet_2000x1153.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-future-of-cultivated-meat-seafood-consumer-acceptance-insights-and-opportunities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T130000 DTSTAMP:20221130T210103Z CREATED:20220722T150119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T210103Z UID:10000255-1670932800-1670936400@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 the alternative protein field? Join us to learn more about what it takes to pursue an academic or industry career in this rapidly growing space. \n\n\n\nUniversity innovation specialist\, Christina Aguila\, will start the call with general tips and resources for job-seekers. Milena Ivanisevic\, Co-founder and Scientific Project Manager at Connectomix\, will also join us to share her career journey into the alternative protein field. We’ll wrap up the hour with an 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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/ask-gfi-alt-protein-careers-4-2022-12-13/ 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-4-2022-12-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T130000 DTSTAMP:20230103T145813Z CREATED:20220722T150119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T145813Z UID:10000256-1670932800-1670936400@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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/ask-gfi-alt-protein-careers-4-2022-12-13-2/2022-12-13/ 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-4-2022-12-13-2/2022-12-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T133000 DTSTAMP:20221213T215724Z CREATED:20221212T171122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T215724Z UID:10000402-1671022800-1671024600@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas December networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Business of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking. \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 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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-december-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:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-december-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T141500 DTSTAMP:20221130T174943Z CREATED:20221130T174941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T174943Z UID:10000400-1671109200-1671113700@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Recent developments and academic perspectives from Brazil DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Recent developments and academic perspectives from BrazilPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Professor Carla Molento to learn about Brazilian alternative protein initiatives such as new course offerings\, research projects\, outreach activities\, and powerful partnerships. \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. Carla Molento \n\n\n\nProfessor\, Federal University of Parana \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nHow do alternative proteins have the potential to improve animal lives? Professor Carla Molento started her engagement with cellular animal science from an animal ethics standpoint\, which has led to initiatives such as introductory courses\, research projects\, outreach activities\, and powerful partnerships\, such as the one between the Federal University of Parana (UFPR) and GFI Brazil. Simultaneously\, other relevant initiatives by different actors have evolved\, resulting in further academic advancements in the alternative protein field. In this talk\, Dr. Molento will highlight recent developments and current discussions regarding the alternative protein landscape in Brazil. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarla Molento\, DVM\, MSc\, PhD\n\n\n\nPROFESSOR AND COORDINATOR OF THE ANIMAL SCIENCE LABORATORY \n\n\n\nProfessor Carla Molento is a researcher in animal welfare science and professor of animal welfare at the Federal University of Parana (UFPR) in Brazil. She joined the university’s Animal Welfare Laboratory upon its founding in 2004. She has also been involved with legislation and norms related to animal protection\, serving for six years as the president of the Animal Welfare Commission at the Brazilian Federal Veterinary Medicine Council. She has dedicated part of her research activities to food protein production systems that promote alternatives to animal use. \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-recent-developments-and-academic-perspectives-from-brazil/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SCI22060_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-December_featured-header.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-recent-developments-and-academic-perspectives-from-brazil/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T130000 DTSTAMP:20230109T223601Z CREATED:20230109T223439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T223601Z UID:10000408-1675166400-1675170000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Bringing Cultivated Meat to Market in the United States  DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Bringing Cultivated Meat to Market in the United States Past\n\n\n\n\nAs we come closer to full regulatory approval\, join GFI experts to review the current status of the cultivated meat industry and to take a deep dive into the recent advancements that have taken place in the United States. \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 late 2022\, the cultivated meat industry hit an important milestone – UPSIDE Foods became the first cultivated meat company to successfully complete the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)’s pre-market consultation. The FDA has also shared in a recent update that it is currently in pre-market consultation discussions with other cultivated meat companies.  \n\n\n\nAs we come closer to full regulatory approval\, join GFI experts to review the current status of the cultivated meat industry and to take a deep dive into the recent advancements that have taken place in the United States. In this webinar we will cover:  \n\n\n\nOverview of the cultivated meat production process The US regulatory pathway Consumer messaging and nomenclature Audience Q&A with GFI scientific\, regulatory\, and market experts \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\nOur speakers today include experts from GFI’s corporate engagement\, science and technology\, and policy teams. We will be joined by:  \n\n\n\nFaraz Harsini\, Senior Scientist\, Bioprocessing Laura Braden\, Lead Regulatory Counsel Madeline Cohen\, Regulatory Attorney Emma Ignaszewski\, Associate Director\, Industry Intelligence & Initiatives\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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-bringing-cultivated-meat-to-market-in-the-united-states/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/COR22054_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-January_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-bringing-cultivated-meat-to-market-in-the-united-states/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T130000 DTSTAMP:20230112T002806Z CREATED:20230112T002805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T002806Z UID:10000413-1675944000-1675947600@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas cultivated meat networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas cultivated meat networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nThis event is designed to bring together entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, policymakers\, innovators\, and others interested in the cultivated meat industry. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis event is designed to bring together entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, policymakers\, innovators\, and others interested in the cultivated meat industry. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. A few days before the event\, you’ll have the option to request meetings with specific attendees. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the industry. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to your participation! \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-cultivated-meat-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:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-cultivated-meat-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T141500 DTSTAMP:20230201T133429Z CREATED:20230131T173318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T133429Z UID:10000421-1676552400-1676556900@gfi.org SUMMARY:Science of alt protein: Production of animal fat substitutes by yeasts DESCRIPTION:Science of Alt Protein: Production of animal fat substitutes by yeastsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Dr. Kyria Boundy-Mills of UC Davis will share her research on yeasts that convert inexpensive substrates into oils\, including substitutes for animal fat and tropical oils for meat alternatives. \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. Kyria Boundy-Mills\n\n\n\nCurator\, Phaff Yeast Culture Collection\, Department of Food Science and Technology\, University of California Davis \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nApplied uses of yeasts have expanded well beyond beer\, bread\, and wine. This talk will focus primarily on Dr. Boundy-Mills’ research on yeasts that convert inexpensive substrates into oils. This includes substitutes for animal fat and tropical oils for meat substitutes\, renewable alternatives to petroleum\, and a new class of glycolipid biosurfactants. Her research program uses the more than 1\,500 species in the Phaff Yeast Culture Collection at UC Davis\, plus over 60 years of unpublished data. By using her knowledge of yeasts in general\, and the collection’s specimens and data\, partnerships with industry have resulted in the discovery of yeasts useful for a broad range of basic and applied uses. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kyria Boundy-Mills\n\n\n\nCURATOR\, PHAFF YEAST CULTURE COLLECTION\, DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY\, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS \n\n\n\nDr. Kyria Boundy-Mills earned her Ph.D. in biochemistry at the University of Minnesota\, studying one gene of one yeast species. After postdoctoral fellowships in microbial ecology there and at North Carolina State University\, she relocated to UC Davis and partnered with yeast microbiologist and emeritus professor Dr. Herman Phaff. She realized how much she DIDN’T know about yeasts\, and absorbed just a fraction of his considerable enthusiasm for yeasts. She took over the management of the collection when Dr. Phaff passed away in 2001. As steward of this 100-year-old collection\, she rescued and upgraded the collection\, expands it through acquisitions\, uses it in her own research program\, and amplifies basic and applied use of the collection worldwide. \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/science-of-alt-protein-production-of-animal-fat-substitutes-by-yeasts/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SCI23004_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-February_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/science-of-alt-protein-production-of-animal-fat-substitutes-by-yeasts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T062000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T124500 DTSTAMP:20230201T144851Z CREATED:20230201T144848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T144851Z UID:10000425-1676960400-1677156300@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Future of Protein Production Summit 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Future of Protein Production SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Future of Protein Production Summit to connect virtually with alternative protein industry leaders. \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 Future of Protein Production Summit is a must-attend virtual event for any company involved in making the global food system more sustainable\, kind and fair for the planet\, people\, and animals. \n\n\n\nThis senior executive-level conference presents an opportunity to explore and discuss alternative proteins with world-leading experts. Learn from industry leaders in panels and presentations covering every stage of the value chain\, and catch up with GFI’s startup engagement team in virtual networking sessions. \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-future-of-protein-production-summit-2023/ 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/the-future-of-protein-production-summit-2023/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T133000 DTSTAMP:20230209T203220Z CREATED:20230131T201720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T203220Z UID:10000422-1677067200-1677072600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Developing effective corporate partnerships DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Developing effective corporate partnershipsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and senior leaders from Danone\, Kraft Heinz\, MISTA\, Ingredion\, and ADM for a robust discussion on corporate partnerships. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and senior leaders from Danone\, Kraft Heinz\, MISTA\, Ingredion\, and ADM for a robust discussion on corporate partnerships. In this combined presentation and panel discussion\, we’ll dive into what startups should know when entering into a partnership with leading corporate partners.  \n\n\n\nThis seminar will cover:  \n\n\n\nAn overview of partnership types  When to consider entering into a partnership How to approach Fortune 500 companies and the steps to creating strategic partnerships that are valuable for both sidesThe do’s and don’ts of establishing a partnership – what can go wrong and how to avoid potential pitfallsQ&A with experts \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-developing-effective-corporate-partnerships/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/COR23003_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-February_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-developing-effective-corporate-partnerships/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T170000 DTSTAMP:20230214T214450Z CREATED:20230214T214448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T214450Z UID:10000433-1677081600-1677085200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Progress on our Plates: Legal & Regulatory Issues in Alternative Proteins DESCRIPTION:Progress on our Plates: Legal & Regulatory Issues in Alternative ProteinsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the NY Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society for a conversation with GFI Senior Regulatory Attorney\, Madeline Cohen\, as they lead a discussion on legal\, regulatory\, and policy issues affecting alternatives to traditional meat products. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nPlease join the New York Lawyer Chapter for a virtual conversation with GFI Senior Regulatory Attorney\, Madeline Cohen\, as they lead a discussion on legal\, regulatory\, and policy issues affecting alternatives to traditional meat products. \n\n\n\nThe future of food has come into clearer view in recent years\, thanks to advances in alternative proteins. From “meatless meat” (such as high-quality plant-based meat products) to cultivated meat products (like slaughter-free cellular-based meat)\, innovations in alternative proteins are poised to revolutionize how we eat\, with transformative implications for animal welfare\, the climate\, public health\, and beyond. But this transformation faces critical legal and regulatory roadblocks that could slow down its progress. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen\n\n\n\nSENIOR REGULATORY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/progress-on-our-plates-legal-and-regulatory-issues-in-alternative-proteins/ 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/progress-on-our-plates-legal-and-regulatory-issues-in-alternative-proteins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T125000 DTSTAMP:20230214T214926Z CREATED:20230214T214924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T214926Z UID:10000434-1677672000-1677675000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Eating for a healthy body and a healthy planet DESCRIPTION:Eating for a healthy body and a healthy planetPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI Founder and President\, Bruce Friedrich\, speaks at Harvard University about the newest science and technology behind diets that are good for our personal health and better for the environment. \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\nOur diets clearly affect our health — and they may also determine the future of our planet. In this panel\, experts examine the connections between personal and planetary health\, with a particular emphasis on how our dietary choices can influence climate change\, antibiotic resistance\, and food security. Panelists will explore concepts including mindful eating\, cultivated meat\, and “blue” diets rooted in the ocean. They will also discuss sustainable agricultural practices. By looking at where and how our food is sourced\, you’ll be able to evaluate both the health and the environmental impact of our meals. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich serves as GFI’s chief thought leader and relationship-builder\, working in close partnership with GFI’s global teams and food system stakeholders around the world. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/eating-for-a-healthy-body-and-a-healthy-planet/ LOCATION:Kresge Building\, 677 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02115\, 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:20230302T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T130000 DTSTAMP:20230214T205843Z CREATED:20230214T205841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T205843Z UID:10000435-1677758400-1677762000@gfi.org SUMMARY:All Things Cultivated with the JHU Alt Protein Project DESCRIPTION:All Things Cultivated with the JHU Alt Protein ProjectPast\n\n\n\n\nHear from industry experts about cultivated meat\, seafood\, and fat in the Johns Hopkins Alt Protein Project’s panel\, “All Things Cultivated!” \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 Johns Hopkins Alt Protein Project’s panel\, “All Things Cultivated\,” to learn more about cultivated meat\, seafood\, and fat! The discussion will feature industry experts from Ark Biotech\, Matrix Food Technologies\, Mission Barns\, and Wildtype. This hour-long event will include an introduction of each panelist\, a moderated discussion on all things cultivated proteins\, and an audience Q&A. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/all-things-cultivated-with-the-jhu-alt-protein-project/ 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/all-things-cultivated-with-the-jhu-alt-protein-project/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T181500 DTSTAMP:20230216T200539Z CREATED:20230216T200536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T200539Z UID:10000437-1678276800-1678472100@gfi.org SUMMARY:Tufts Nutrition Data Symposium DESCRIPTION:Tufts Nutrition Data SymposiumPast\n\n\n\n\nThis symposium aims to highlight solution- and implementation-oriented research and to promote engagement with some of the greatest threats and obstacles facing public health and research today. GFI Founder and President\, Bruce Friedrich\, will deliver a keynote address on March 9th. \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\nTufts Nutrition Data Symposium (TNDS) establishes a necessary forum where students\, researchers\, academics\, and young professionals can share\, discuss\, and explore diverse opinions\, experiences\, and expertise on emerging topics in the fields of nutrition and public health sciences. \n\n\n\nWhile the focus of the TNDS is always on nutrition and research\, the 2023 theme of Sustainability Now! aims to highlight solution- and implementation-oriented research and to promote engagement with some of the greatest threats and obstacles facing public health and research today. Our sub-themes include: \n\n\n\nEnvironmental sustainability in our food systemsMaking healthy diets maintainable for people and populationsAction-oriented solutions and transdisciplinary implementation science\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich serves as GFI’s chief thought leader and relationship-builder\, working in close partnership with GFI’s global teams and food system stakeholders around the world. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/tufts-nutrition-data-symposium/ LOCATION:Jaharis Cafe\, 150 Harrison Avenue\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 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:20230314T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T170000 DTSTAMP:20230123T195145Z CREATED:20230123T195142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T195145Z UID:10000415-1678780800-1678899600@gfi.org SUMMARY:World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit DESCRIPTION:World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Past\n\n\n\n\nThe World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit returns on March 14-15\, 2023! Join a global audience of over 2\,000 innovators in San Francisco and online for a unique\, two-day event aimed at moving transformational agricultural technologies out of the lab and into the field. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit is an annual meeting place for the global ag-tech ecosystem. Growers\, agribusiness leaders\, technology pioneers and investors come together to exchange insights\, be inspired\, and identify future partners. Join over 2\,000 delegates\, 150 speakers\, 400 agri-businesses\, and 190 startups for two days of compelling discussions and networking. \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/world-agri-tech-innovation-summit/ LOCATION:San Francisco Marriott Marquis\, 780 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-header_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T130000 DTSTAMP:20230825T203747Z CREATED:20230103T150546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T203747Z UID:10000404-1678795200-1678798800@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 academic community coordinator\, Asia Sheehab\, to learn more about pursuing 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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/ask-gfi-alt-protein-careers-3/2023-03-14/ 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-3/2023-03-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T160000 DTSTAMP:20230127T183848Z CREATED:20230127T183845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T183848Z UID:10000417-1678885200-1679068800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech San Francisco DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech San FranciscoPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Future Food-Tech summit to connect with global leaders across the food industry. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe Future Food-Tech Summit is an annual meeting place for the global food-tech ecosystem. Food brands\, active investors\, start-ups\, and technology leaders come together to exchange insights\, be inspired\, and identify future partners. Join over 1600 delegates and 130 speakers for robust discussions and high-value networking. \n\n\n\nGFI President and Founder Bruce Friedrich will moderate the opening plenary “Feeding the Future: Strengthening Sustainable Food Systems” on March 16 and GFI Investor and Engagement Manager Sharyn Murray will present at the pre-Summit workshop “Cell Culturing Pre-summit Workshop: Overcoming Challenges\, Evolving Technologies & Reaching Scale” on March 15. You can find details about their sessions here. \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\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich serves as GFI’s chief thought leader and relationship-builder\, working in close partnership with GFI’s global teams and food system stakeholders around the world. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFA\n\n\n\nINVESTOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nSharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to support investors’ exploration of and investment in the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/future-food-tech-san-francisco/ LOCATION:San Francisco Marriott Marquis\, 780 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, 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:20230316T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T130000 DTSTAMP:20230216T195733Z CREATED:20230216T195731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T195733Z UID:10000438-1678971600-1678971600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Characterization of extruded plant-based meats using ultrasonics DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Characterization of extruded plant-based meats using ultrasonicsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Filiz Koksel to learn about her GFI-funded research that uses real-time ultrasonic information on extruded plant-based meats to improve their textural and nutritional properties. \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. Filiz Koksel\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor of Food Processing\, Food and Human Nutritional Sciences Department\, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences\, University of Manitoba \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nLow-intensity ultrasound waves are used as a tool to non-destructively provide information on the mechanical properties of soft media\, including soft foods such as bread dough and noodles. This technique has never been used to characterize extruded foods. In this seminar\, Dr. Filiz Koksel of the University of Manitoba will discuss her GFI-funded research to obtain real-time ultrasonic information on extruded plant-based meats and link this information to the physical (i.e.\, textural) and nutritional quality (i.e.\, protein digestibility) of the end-product. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Filiz Koksel\n\n\n\nASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF FOOD PROCESSING\, FOOD AND HUMAN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT\, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES\, UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA \n\n\n\nDr. Filiz Koksel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Koksel is a food scientist with expertise in food processing and non-destructive assessments of food quality\, and her research program aims to tackle issues related to an ever-increasing demand for sustainable\, high-quality plant-based foods. Dr. Koksel’s creativity in exploring new approaches in these areas is particularly noteworthy as her program is at the interface between food processing and materials science. To bring Canadian crops from the field to our tables\, Dr. Koksel’s program looks at several operations – such as milling\, mixing\, sheeting\, baking\, texturization\, and extrusion – to transform these crops into foods with superb palatability and nutritional value. Since 2017\, she has secured >$1.4M in research funding as PI or co-PI and >$2.3M as co-investigator to establish a thriving research program at the University of Manitoba. She has also mentored and contributed to training 30+ highly qualified personnel\, including K-12\, undergraduate\, and graduate students\, postdoctoral fellows\, research associates\, and visiting scholars. \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-characterization-of-extruded-plant-based-meats-using-ultrasonics/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SCI23009_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-March_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-characterization-of-extruded-plant-based-meats-using-ultrasonics/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T120000 DTSTAMP:20230308T163824Z CREATED:20230308T163822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T163824Z UID:10000441-1679486400-1679486400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Taking alternative proteins mainstream DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Taking alternative proteins mainstreamPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Boston Consulting Group\, a global management consulting firm\, for a discussion on what it will take for alternative proteins to become mainstream. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Boston Consulting Group\, a global management consulting firm\, for a discussion on what it will take for alternative proteins to become mainstream. This presentation takes a deep into BCG’s newest report\, “Taking Alternative Proteins Mainstream\,” and will:  \n\n\n\nExplore last year’s sales performance and drivers Disaggregate what successful companies are doing vs. those lagging behindShare practical marketing strategies to help companies reach mainstream consumers\n\n\n\nThe presentation and report draw upon two consumer surveys on consumer behaviors around sustainability and alternative proteins\, an analysis of over 100 academic studies of how to shift consumer behavior\, and social media analysis of consumer sentiment on alt. proteins over the last year. This is a can’t-miss seminar for companies focused on creating appealing mainstream products for consumers.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\nNeeru Ravi\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL\, BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP\n\n\n\nNeeru Ravi is a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Consumer and Climate & Sustainability practices. She is the topic lead for alternative proteins in North America. Since joining the firm in 2015\, Neeru has worked with BCG with clients in the UK and the US. Her functional focus has been on consumer insights\, consumer segmentation\, growth strategy development\, pricing\, consumer-centric sustainability\, and alternative proteins. She is co-author of BCG’s thought leadership publication ‘Taking Alternative Proteins Mainstream’’ \n\n\n\nElfrun von Koeller\n\n\n\nMANAGING DIRECTOR & PARTNER\, BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP\n\n\n\nElfrun leads the alternative protein topic at BCG and is the author of BCG’s Food for Thought series on this topic \n\n\n\nShe is a core member of BCG’s Consumer\, Operations\, and Corporate Development practices and an expert on supply chain strategy for consumer packaged good companies. At BCG\, Elfrun has worked with clients across many impulse-driven and center-store categories\, such as cookies and crackers\, hair care\, chewing gum\, salad dressing\, frozen food\, vitamins and supplements\, and sports and active nutrition. Her casework with global food and beverage and other consumer goods companies has covered topics such as innovation\, corporate venture capital\, transformation\, complexity reduction\, supply chain benchmarking and transformation\, consumer research\, growth\, and go-to-market strategy including direct store delivery (DSD). \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-taking-alternative-proteins-mainstream/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/COR23007_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-March_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-taking-alternative-proteins-mainstream/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T120000 DTSTAMP:20230301T213408Z CREATED:20230301T213406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T213408Z UID:10000439-1680177600-1680177600@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas plant-based meat networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas plant-based meat networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a networking event focused on the plant-based meat industry! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis event is designed to bring together entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, policymakers\, innovators\, and others interested in the plant-based meat industry. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. A few days before the event\, you’ll have the option to request meetings with specific attendees. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the industry. 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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-plant-based-meat-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:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-plant-based-meat-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T090000 DTSTAMP:20230321T154355Z CREATED:20230317T160551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T154355Z UID:10000443-1681290000-1681290000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: The environmental impact of cultivated meat production DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: The environmental impact of cultivated meat productionPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI Lead Scientist Elliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\, for a review of key insights from a recently published life cycle assessment (LCA) modeling a future large-scale cultivated meat production facility. \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\nScientists from CE Delft\, GFI\, and GAIA published a cultivated meat life cycle assessment (LCA) in The International Journal of LCA. This publication builds upon the findings from the cultivated meat LCA that GFI and GAIA commissioned and disseminated in 2021. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, Elliot and CE Delft LCA Specialist Pelle Sinke\, M.Sc.\, will review the updated data on the environmental impacts of cultivated meat versus conventional meat. Powered by data from over 15 companies across the cultivated meat supply chain\, they will address emissions\, land use\, water use\, air pollution\, feed conversion\, and more. \n\n\n\nPreview the slide deck and join us on April 12th for an in-depth review of the data! \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT\, THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nElliot holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral neuroscience from Lehigh University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA. Elliot’s work at GFI focuses on accelerating the cultivated meat industry by analyzing the intersection of diverse scientific disciplines with cultivated meat\, driving key GFI-sponsored research projects in cultivated meat\, and educating scientists\, the public\, and other industry stakeholders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPelle Sinke\, M.Sc.\n\n\n\nSUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT & LCA SPECIALIST\, CE DELFT \n\n\n\nPelle joined CE Delft’s Supply Chain Analysis sector in March 2019\, where he’s involved mainly in the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a broad range of products and services. As part of the core team working on food supply chains\, he contributes to all kinds of analyses in the realm of sustainable food production and consumption\, from company footprints to methodological reviews and strategic advice to government. Pelle holds a bachelor’s in Engineering\, Design\, and Innovation and a master’s in Industrial Ecology from Delft Technological University and Leiden University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-the-environmental-impact-of-cultivated-meat-production/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SCI23015_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-April_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-the-environmental-impact-of-cultivated-meat-production/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T193000 DTSTAMP:20230412T211307Z CREATED:20230412T211304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T211307Z UID:10000450-1681464600-1681500600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Making Alt Proteins The New Default: Duke & UNC Alt. Proteins Conference DESCRIPTION:Making alt proteins the new default: Duke & UNC Alt Proteins ConferencePast\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the nation’s first student-led alternative proteins conference\, hosted by the Duke Alt Protein Project and the Chapel Hill Alt. Protein Project on April 14 at Duke University! \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 us at the nation’s first-ever student-led alternative proteins conference\, hosted by the Duke and UNC chapters of the Good Food Institute’s Alt Protein Project on Friday\, April 14. \n\n\n\nThe conference will be held at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and will feature keynote addresses by Ethan Brown (CEO\, Beyond Meat) and T.K. Pillan (Founder\, Veggie Grill and PowerPlant Partners)\, two panel discussions about alternative proteins’ path to mass adoption and the importance of public-private partnerships in driving growth in the space\, and a business idea pitch competition. \n\n\n\nTickets are free for students and cost $40 for industry professionals. Tickets include access to all event programming as well as a plant-based lunch and networking reception! While the conference runs from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM\, attendees may join or leave at any point throughout the day. \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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. URL:https://gfi.org/event/making-alt-proteins-the-new-default-duke-unc-alt-proteins-conference/ LOCATION:Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business\, 100 Fuqua Drive\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27708\, 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:20230420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T130000 DTSTAMP:20240827T193535Z CREATED:20230329T211538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T193535Z UID:10000444-1681992000-1681995600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The State of the Industry: Cultivated meat and seafood DESCRIPTION:The State of the Industry: Cultivated meat and seafoodPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for a webinar series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the nascent cultivated meat industry. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI for a webinar series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins\, following the release of our annual State of the Industry Reports. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the nascent cultivated meat industry.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover:  \n\n\n\n\nThe commercial landscape\, including new entrants\, partnerships\, and a quickly-developing commercial 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\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGER \n\n\n\nMaille O’Donnell supports GFI’s Corporate Engagement team’s work to drive private sector support for alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFA\n\n\n\nINVESTOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nSharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to support investors’ exploration of and investment in the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz. Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT \n\n\n\nElliot Swartz analyzes scientific progress and bottlenecks in cultivated meat. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaire Bomkamp\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT & SEAFOOD \n\n\n\nClaire Bomkamp is focused on cultivated seafood and driving forward GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen\n\n\n\nSENIOR REGULATORY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Carter\n\n\n\nPOLICY ASSOCIATE \n\n\n\nMichael supports the Policy team by providing original writing and analysis in support of alternative protein development and deployment. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Gertner\n\n\n\nBUSINESS ANALYST \n\n\n\nDaniel identifies market opportunities and analyzes the alternative protein industry landscape. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\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 \n November 12\, 2026\n \n Virtual Event\n \n \n \n The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n \n \n \n Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated meat. 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