State of the Industry: Fermentation for meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, and ingredients
This report details the commercial landscape, investments, regulatory developments, and scientific progress in the fermentation for alternative proteins industry.
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State of the Industry: Cultivated meat, seafood, and ingredients
This report details the commercial landscape, investments, regulatory developments, and scientific progress in the cultivated meat and seafood industry.
Nomenclature and messaging for precision fermentation
Precision fermentation has the potential to help meet the growing global demand for animal products like eggs and dairy, but with a fraction of the land, pollution and climate emissions that would come with expanding industrial animal agriculture.
Serum-free media for cultivated meat
A summary of the development of serum-free media in cultivated meat research and manufacturing.
Research Fellow
GFI APAC is looking for a Research Fellow. In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your scientific background to review major topics in fermentation to share with the alternative protein (AP) ecosystem. Your research will be crucial in informing the AP ecosystem on fundamental knowledge in the space as well as identifying further opportunities for growth and innovation.
Submit an expert
We’re seeking recommendations for credible experts in your field who are known supporters of alt proteins.
State of the Industry: Israel
Everything you need to know about the alternative protein ecosystem in Israel.
State of the Industry Report: India
Get current insights into the state of India’s smart protein industry including commercial landscape, consumer and investment insights, technical advancements, and regulatory updates.
State of the Industry: Germany
Explore recent developments surrounding plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-made proteins, investments, the scientific landscape, consumer research, and policy recommendations for Germany.
State of the Industry: Asia Pacific
GFI APAC’s inaugural report on the alternative proteins sector in APAC features a deep dive into public and private funding, the R&D ecosystem, and sector progress from ideation to product commercialization and market growth.
Year in Review 2024
In 2024, we championed public support for alternative proteins, grew the scientific ecosystem, and highlighted good food solutions at global events.
Americans understand plant-based meat labeling
Research shows that a large majority of American adults understand what plant-based meat products are based on current labeling.
Plant-based meat consumer segmentation
Explore key consumer segments who are open to plant-based meat, including their demographics, attitudes, needs, and behaviors.
Public investment database
Explore public investments in alternative protein science and commercialization from governments around the world.
A global perspective on alternative seafood
Explore a first-of-its-kind survey showing what would motivate consumers in Singapore, Thailand, Japan, and South Korea to leave fish in the sea and choose plant-based or cultivated seafood instead.
From labels to composition: A nutritional analysis of plant-based meat and egg products in India
This nutritional analysis is the outcome of a two-part study comparing the nutritional labels of plant-based meat and egg products with their animal-derived counterparts and assessing the nutritional quality of their protein and fat constituents.
Study of national plant proteins with potential for applications in plant-based products
A 2024 analysis of the potential of Brazilian crops and sidestreams for use in plant-based products.
Methodology for analyzing investments in alternative protein companies
Curious about how we categorize investments across plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation sectors? Explore our methodology for analyzing alternative protein funding, including company inclusion criteria, funding categorization, and data sources to provide a comprehensive view of investment patterns.
Industry Analyst
GFI India’s Industry Analyst will play a key role in identifying technological innovation priorities for accelerated tech transfer and developing tools/resources that support companies and investors in navigating the smart protein landscape in India and accelerate the growth of the industry.
Industry Manager
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead GFI India’s Industry team; direct the organisation’s strategic priorities for our Industry initiatives; cultivate and solidify high-level relationships across industry stakeholders, scientific communities, academia, government agencies, and research bodies; represent and cement GFI India’s position as the expert authority on smart proteins in India; and, bring our work to the most influential audiences for building alliances and accelerating progress.
U.S. consumer snapshot of alternative proteins
Explore key insights into consumer needs, perceptions, and demand for alternative proteins, highlighting trends and shifting preferences in the U.S. market.
Alternative protein network database
Find trade associations, professional networks, and other communities of practice dedicated to collaborating in plant-based, fermentation, cultivated meat, and related fields.
Plant-based meat pricing and promotion insights in U.S. retail
This fact sheet examines the relationship between plant-based meat prices and sales volume and identifies potential pricing and promotional strategies for the market.
Promoting plant-based items on menus
Zak WestonLearn best practices for marketing and promoting plant-based meat, egg, and dairy items on foodservice and restaurant menus.
Plant Protein Primer
Find information on nutrition, functionality, price, sourcing, and consumer perceptions of plant protein sources for plant-based meat.
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Want to share a cell line with the research community or know of a cell line that should be included? Get in touch with us!
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Can’t find a cell line that meets your needs? Let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll send you an update if and when something similar becomes available.
Research supports the term “cultivated meat”
Research conducted in December 2022 validates the use of “cultivated meat” over “cell-cultured meat” and other terms. Learn more in our fact sheet.
Consumer attitudes toward alternative seafood
Alternative seafood is a clear market opportunity. To date, little research has been conducted in this area. To fill this gap and strengthen the alternative seafood innovation ecosystem, GFI partnered with consumer insights and brand strategy firm, Kelton Global. This resource outlines the key findings.
Category update on blended meat
An analysis of the current U.S. market, consumer research, and key challenges, opportunities, and open questions for blended meat.
Recommendations for President Trump: Building an innovative agricultural bioeconomy
The United States must restore its leadership in biotechnology and biomanufacturing. Investment in food biomanufacturing R&D will bolster agricultural innovation.
Plant-based meat life cycle assessment for food system sustainability
This life cycle assessment by GFI and EarthShift Global compares the environmental impacts of animal-based meat to plant-based meat made with different methods and ingredients.
How alternative proteins expand opportunities for farmers and agriculture
Explore our fact sheet to learn how alternative proteins support farmers, expand opportunities for agricultural livelihoods, and help create a healthy, resilient agriculture sector.
Omega-3 ingredient use in alternative meat and seafood products
Discover our report summarizing 2023 survey results on omega-3 ingredient use and future plant-based meat and seafood production needs.
U.S. household shopper insights for plant-based meat
Discover key insights on U.S. households buying plant-based meat. Explore data on demographics, purchase habits, motivations, barriers, and more.
Alternative protein innovation bolsters national security
Alternative protein technologies produce meat with high efficiency, providing fortification for our food system and defense against growing threats.
Funding the build
A review of the funding landscape for alternative protein scale-up and commercial manufacturing.
What will shape the future of alternative proteins?
In this video, Dr. Liz Specht reflects on 2024's achievements and shares her vision for the future of alternative proteins.
Federal research grants for alternative protein companies
Explore our overview of the SBIR and STTR programs, which provide grants to U.S.-based small businesses to support the commercialization of scientific research and innovation.
U.S. consumer health perceptions of plant-based meat
This factsheet summarizes recent research about U.S. consumer health perceptions of plant-based meat.
