Developing continuous cell lines for cultivated seafood
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Cell growth modeling review for cultivated meat production
This report reviews cell growth modeling for cultivated meat, identifying critical data gaps and offering recommendations to improve techno-economic models for scalable, cost-effective production.
Cultivated meat cell lines freed up for use by entire sector, enabling the field to leapfrog years of R&D
In an unprecedented move by a nonprofit, the Good Food Institute acquired cell lines and growth media developed by SCiFi Foods, and granted them to Tufts University to be made available for public use. The move marks the first cultivated-meat suspension cell lines to become available for industry and academic researchers around the world.
Suspension-adapted bovine cell lines
GFI has acquired multiple bovine cell lines and media formulations previously developed by the company SCiFi Foods.
Cell growth modeling review for cultivated meat production: Recommendations to improve techno-economic models
Join report authors to learn what current data reveal, where critical gaps remain, and the research priorities shaping more accurate and scalable techno-economic models for cultivated meat production.
Sustainability from farm to fork: pulse grower practices
Join GFI and Pulse Canada for The Pulse Chain, a three-part webinar series spotlighting Canadian and U.S. pulse growers at the heart of sustainable protein innovation. Hear firsthand how pulses are shaping resilient farms, food systems, and global markets.
The state of Canadian and U.S. pulse farming in 2025
Join GFI and Pulse Canada for The Pulse Chain, a three-part webinar series spotlighting Canadian and U.S. pulse growers at the heart of sustainable protein innovation. Hear firsthand how pulses are shaping resilient farms, food systems, and global markets.
The Science of Alt Protein: Enzymatic treatment of hemp for highly functional plant-based meat ingredient in commercial manufacturing
Discover how Dr. Simsek aims to provide value-added strategies through enzyme modification for hemp processing byproducts.
NCSU Bezos Center Summit
GFI’s Maddie Cohen, associate director of regulatory affairs, will join a panel at the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein’s inaugural summit, contributing to an energizing discussion on the current state of cultivated meat regulation and policy.
COP30: United Nations Climate Change Conference
COP30 Belém brings the world together at a critical moment for global transformative climate action. Join GFI and other alternative protein experts at this historic event!
RSVP: Food biomanufacturing for national security: Advancing supply chain resilience and military readiness
Join GFI for an event focused on advancing national security and food supply chain resilience through innovation in food biomanufacturing.
Mastering Novel Food Production
How do cell cultivation and precision fermentation move from lab bench to reliable, cost-effective manufacturing? Join GFI’s Elliot Swartz, Ph.D., principal scientist for cultivated meat, and industry leaders to explore how Process Analytical Technology (PAT) can accelerate scale-up while safeguarding quality and consistency.
Alt Protein Pipelines: Lab kits for accessible cellular agriculture training
Explore how laboratory kits can be integrated into standard educational pathways, providing students with the opportunity to apply the science behind alternative protein technologies.
Plant-based and fermentation-enabled innovations for egg substitutes
Learn about innovations in egg substitutes and ingredients that offer reliable, cost-stable, and sustainable solutions for food companies.
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.
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.
