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: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:20230131T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T170000 DTSTAMP:20221221T212936Z CREATED:20221221T212934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T212936Z UID:10000403-1675152000-1675357200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Fermentation-Enabled Alt Protein Summit DESCRIPTION:Fermentation-Enabled Alt Protein SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nThe Fermentation-Enabled Alternative Proteins Summit is the only industry-led\, end-to-end meeting designed to scale-up production platforms to commercialize clean-label\, animal-free\, and regulatory-approved alternative meat\, dairy\, eggs\, seafood\, and functional protein ingredients. \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 3rd Fermentation-Enabled Alternative Proteins Summit will return to San Francisco in January with a brand-new\, two-tracks program. The summit is the only industry-led\, end-to-end meeting designed to scale-up production platforms to commercialize clean-label\, animal-free\, and regulatory-approved alternative meat\, dairy\, eggs\, seafood\, and functional protein ingredients. Register to be part of the global community to streamline product development and commercialization. \n\n\n\nThis year’s agenda will include dedicated technical and commercial content\, catered for the following professions: \n\n\n\nUpstream Bioprocess Fermentation Leads Downstream Bioprocess/Fermentation LeadsProtein Formulation ExpertsProcess Engineers & Chemists Chief Flavorists  \n\n\n\nCTO & Manufacturing Officers  Chief Commercial Officers Marketing & Brand Leads \n\n\n\nThe summit will help attendees advance their technical capabilities and develop their commercial know-how\, supporting their bioprocessing and commercial scale-up to bring next-gen products to consumers safely and cost-effectively!  \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\nAudrey Gyr\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\nMore about Audrey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATION \n\n\n\nAdam is focused on the development of biomass fermentation and precision fermentation biotechnology for food protein. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Adam\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… \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… URL:https://gfi.org/event/fermentation-enabled-alt-protein-summit/ LOCATION:Grand Hyatt at SFO\, 55 S McDonnell Rd\, San Francisco\, California\, 94128\, 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: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 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… \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… 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:20230216T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T120000 DTSTAMP:20230206T150115Z CREATED:20230202T215048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T150115Z UID:10000419-1676545200-1676548800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Apply to join the Alt Protein Project DESCRIPTION:Apply to join the Alt Protein ProjectPast\n\n\n\n\nApplications to join the Alt Protein Project are now live! Attend our information sessions for students interested in bringing the alternative protein movement to their 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\nNathan Ahlgrim\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nGFI Academic Community Manager \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nStudents have an outsized influence on shaping the academic ecosystem from the inside out\, but their power is largely untapped. The Alt Protein Project is a global community of student groups that seeks to change that. We inspire\, train\, and empower students to transform their universities into engines for alternative protein research\, education\, and innovation\, and—in so doing—we propel students to the forefront of the alternative protein movement. Read more about our community and apply to join. If you have any questions\, join one of our information sessions for interested student organizers on February 16th to learn more about what it takes to join this vibrant community of leaders and change-makers. We offer two sessions to help accommodate different time zones so choose whichever one works best for you as we’ll cover the same topic in both sessions. \n\n\n\nRegister here for the February 16th information session at 11 am EST / 8 am PST.If that time is not convenient for you\, we also offer another information session on February 16th at 8 pm EST / 5 pm PST. You can register here for that session.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n The Alt Protein Project\n\n Students play a pivotal role in building the alternative protein ecosystem. Explore how you can start a student group at your university to accelerate the global transition to the future… \n\n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n Apply to the Alt Protein Project\n\n Interested in bringing the alternative protein field to your university? Apply to join our community of student movement-builders around the globe by 11:59 pm ET on March 27\, 2026 \n\n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \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… URL:https://gfi.org/event/join-the-alt-protein-project-2023-02-16-session-1/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SCI23005_Apply-to-join-APP-event-graphics_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/join-the-alt-protein-project-2023-02-16-session-1/ 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 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… \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… 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:20230216T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T210000 DTSTAMP:20230206T150000Z CREATED:20230202T215439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T150000Z UID:10000420-1676577600-1676581200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Apply to join the Alt Protein Project DESCRIPTION:Apply to join the Alt Protein ProjectPast\n\n\n\n\nApplications to join the Alt Protein Project are now live! Attend our information sessions for students interested in bringing the alternative protein movement to their 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\nNathan Ahlgrim\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nGFI Academic Community Manager \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nStudents have an outsized influence on shaping the academic ecosystem from the inside out\, but their power is largely untapped. The Alt Protein Project is a global community of student groups that seeks to change that. We inspire\, train\, and empower students to transform their universities into engines for alternative protein research\, education\, and innovation\, and—in so doing—we propel students to the forefront of the alternative protein movement. Read more about our community and apply to join. If you have any questions\, join one of our information sessions for interested student organizers on February 16th to learn more about what it takes to join this vibrant community of leaders and change-makers. We offer two sessions to help accommodate different time zones so choose whichever one works best for you as we’ll cover the same topic in both sessions. \n\n\n\nRegister here for the February 16th information session at 8 pm EST / 5 pm PST. If that time is not convenient for you\, we also offer another information session on February 16th at 11 am EST / 8 am PST. You can register here for that one.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n The Alt Protein Project\n\n Students play a pivotal role in building the alternative protein ecosystem. Explore how you can start a student group at your university to accelerate the global transition to the future… \n\n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n Apply to the Alt Protein Project\n\n Interested in bringing the alternative protein field to your university? Apply to join our community of student movement-builders around the globe by 11:59 pm ET on March 27\, 2026 \n\n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \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… URL:https://gfi.org/event/join-the-alt-protein-project-2023-02-16-session-2/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SCI23005_Apply-to-join-APP-event-graphics_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/join-the-alt-protein-project-2023-02-16-session-2/ 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 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… \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… 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 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… \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… 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 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… \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… 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 END:VCALENDAR