Fermentation-derived ingredient techno-economics: policy insights
Protein made via fermentation provides an opportunity to enhance food system resilience. Policy mechanisms can drive down costs and scale production.
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Mentors of the Alt Protein Project
Meet the expert mentors behind the Alt Protein Project. Each student group receives personalized 1:1 guidance from leaders in alternative protein research and innovation.
The 7th Industrializing Cultivated Meat & Seafood Summit
GFI’s Elliot Swartz, Ph.D., will share insights at the 7th Industrializing Cultivated Meat & Seafood Summit in Boston. Join Elliot and other experts as they discuss R&D innovations that can drive down costs, improve scalability, and accelerate progress toward bringing cultivated meat and seafood to market.
Future Farmers of America Next Gen Conference
GFI’s Jeremy Eltz is inspiring the next generation of agricultural leaders—connecting students with the science, skills, and career paths shaping the future of food.
The nutritional profile of plant-based meat: strengths and opportunities
Explore our white paper for an overview of the nutritional profile of plant-based meat as a category, including areas of strength and opportunities for improvement, relative to conventional meat products.
The Alt Protein Project keeps growing—and so does its impact
Hanna BarlowThirteen new university groups join GFI’s Alt Protein Project, a global community of student leaders reimagining our food system.
Bridge2Food North American Symposium – APP Regional Student Symposium (Alt Protein Project)
After a successful student-led showcase in Brazil earlier this year, the Alt Protein Project is headed to the U.S.! Meet some of our incredible student leaders at the Bridge2Food North American Symposium, where they’ll bring next-gen science, bold ideas, and community spirit to the table.
Request access: Investor directory for companies
Request access to GFI’s directory of investors interested in funding alternative protein companies.
Nigel Sizer
Nigel Sizer serves as GFI's chief executive officer supporting the entire organization to achieve its mission in the United States and around the world. Areas of expertise: Leadership and management of global nonprofits, partnerships, communications, fundraising, and science.
Former Rainforest Alliance head, globally renowned nature-climate expert, and public health champion Nigel Sizer joins nonprofit GFI as CEO
Nigel Sizer will join as CEO on August 26, to help lead GFI’s strategic programming and operations in the U.S. and around the world, working closely with GFI teams in Asia Pacific, Brazil, Europe, Japan, India, and Israel.
Will we still eat beef in 50 years?
GFI's Daniel Gertner was quoted in this Mongabay piece highlighting alternative proteins as a way to address the harms of present-day beef production.
Reuters Events Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2025
Join GFI's Senior Vice President of Corporate Engagement, Caroline Bushnell at Reuters Events: Transform Food & Agriculture in Minneapolis.
The UFRJ Alt Protein Project
The student leaders of The UFRJ Alt Protein Project work to grow their universities into hubs of alternative protein education, research, and innovation.
The science behind cultivated salmon — and where you can try it
GFI's Claire Bomkamp was a featured guest on Soundside on their coverage of Wildtype's cultivated salmon and its launch in Seattle-based restaurant the Walrus and the Carpenter.
The Alt Protein Project at UMich
The student leaders of The Alt Protein Project at UMich work to grow their universities into hubs of alternative protein education, research, and innovation.
The Howard University Alt Protein Project
The student leaders of The Howard University Alt Protein Project work to grow their universities into hubs of alternative protein education, research, and innovation.
The Carnegie Mellon University Alt Protein Project
The student leaders of The Carnegie Mellon University Alt Protein Project work to grow their universities into hubs of alternative protein education, research, and innovation.
The Monash Alt Protein Project
The student leaders of The Monash Alt Protein Project work to grow their universities into hubs of alternative protein education, research, and innovation.
The University of Manitoba Alt Protein Project
The student leaders of The University of Manitoba Alt Protein Project work to grow their universities into hubs of alternative protein education, research, and innovation.
The Reading Alt Protein Project
The student leaders of The Reading Alt Protein Project work to grow their universities into hubs of alternative protein education, research, and innovation.
The Milan Alt Protein Project
The student leaders of The Milan Alt Protein Project work to grow their universities into hubs of alternative protein education, research, and innovation.
The METU Alt Protein Project
The student leaders of The METU Alt Protein Project work to grow their universities into hubs of alternative protein education, research, and innovation.
The UFRPE Alt Protein Project
The student leaders of The UFRPE Alt Protein Project work to grow their universities into hubs of alternative protein education, research, and innovation.
The CNPAT-UFC Alt Protein Project
The student leaders of The CNPAT-UFC Alt Protein Project. work to grow their universities into hubs of alternative protein education, research, and innovation.
The University of Ibadan Alt Protein Project
The student leaders of The University of Ibadan Alt Protein Project work to grow their universities into hubs of alternative protein education, research, and innovation.
Access our investor directory for funds
Request access to our directory of investors interested in funding alternative protein funds.
Operations Solution Partner
We are looking for an Operations Solution Partner in Asia to support the Asia Pacific operations team as we build our programmes and impact.
GFI at Climate Week NYC
GFI is heading to Climate Week NYC! Join us as we spotlight how alternative proteins can help feed a growing population while protecting our planet.
iCAMP 25: Cultivated Meat & Alternative Protein Summit
Don’t miss Bruce Friedrich, GFI’s president and founder, as he joins iCAMP 25 to discuss the intersection of innovation, investment, and policy in accelerating sustainable protein solutions.
Our role in contributing to Codex standards for alternative proteins
The Codex Alimentarius is a collection of international food standards and related texts developed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. We participate in the development of Codex standards and texts related to alternative proteins.
The Business of Alt Protein: The importance of food within the defense industrial base
Join GFI's next Business of Alt Protein webinar covering the importance of food within the defense industrial base.
Join our Investor Directory
Are you an accredited investor interested in funding alternative protein startups or funds? Fill out this form to be added to our investor directory.
The Science of Alt Protein: Innovations in cultivated meat and LLMs from rising researchers
Don’t miss our next seminar, where we’ll learn from two PhD students advancing innovative projects in alternative proteins.
