From modular systems to shared infrastructure, the future of bioprocessing is getting real. Join GFI’s Amanda Hildebrand at Future Food-Tech San Francisco as she moderates a dynamic breakout session on scaling alt protein biomanufacturing.
GFI is heading to Chicago! Join Bruce Friedrich, Patrick McAuley, and leading voices across science, policy, and industry for a solutions-focused summit on the future of food.
Join GFI’s Associate Director of Market Research, Jody Kirchner, as she unpacks GFI’s latest research into consumers’ health beliefs, priorities, and behaviors, and what this means for the future of plant-based meat.
These Minnesota state grants, loan programs, and tax credits are likely relevant to the alternative protein industry. Companies should assess their own eligibility for programs of interest.
GFI's Daniel Gertner offered his expertise in this Crain's Chicago Business piece on the alternative protein boom in Illinois.
Explore alternative protein careers, training, and education to grow the future food workforce.
UNEP’s GEO-7, the most comprehensive scientific environmental assessment ever conducted, highlights the importance of alternative proteins.
The UNSAM Alt Protein Project has emerged as a leading convener for alternative proteins in Argentina.
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GFI’s Tim Carey will join Bridge2Food’s regulatory session to explore how science-informed advocacy is shaping the future of food policy.
Learn how Professor Chatzifragkou is using microbial fermentation to turn rapeseed meal, an agricultural waste, into a useful, naturally sourced product.
GFI surveyed 3,500 U.S. consumers to discover how strategic messaging can grow consumer understanding of and interest in cultivated meat.
Use our database to explore the landscape of alternative protein production facilities, including plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived alternative proteins.
How alternative proteins can turn today’s food system challenges into solutions for people, the planet, and animals.
GFI's Elliot Swartz spoke with Food Navigator-USA about GFI's recent SciFi cell line acquisition and plans for its open-access usage.
Join GFI President Bruce Friedrich at Tufts University’s 2026 Future Food Innovation Day, where he’ll participate in a morning fireside chat with Tufts professor and cell ag pioneer Dr. David Kaplan.
Explore practical sensory science best practices that connect alternative protein product development with consumer insight.
The first-in-the-nation Task Force, established in 2023, explored how the state can become a national hub for plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated proteins.
Uncover U.S. attitudes on plant-based meat health, nutrition, and what drives purchase decisions.
Calling all cultivated seafood researchers and innovators! Join us for our next collaborative huddle on January 13th at 10:30 pm ET.
Calling all cultivated seafood researchers and innovators! Join us for our next collaborative huddle on January 13th at 11:30 am ET.
Join us for an insightful discussion and gain practical perspectives on how to understand and improve your environmental impact and why doing so is becoming increasingly essential.
Inside GFI’s 2025 Research Grant Program and the newest projects poised to shape the future of alt proteins.
Learn how sensory science can drive the adoption of alternative proteins.
Vox listed GFI as one of the top ten high-impact climate organizations to donate to for Giving Tuesday.
Discover how Illinois’ agricultural strengths, research leadership, and manufacturing capacity are fueling a growing alternative protein sector that promises new jobs and a more secure, sustainable food future.
This white paper explores how to make amino acids affordable for cultivated meat, offering research and supply chain paths for industry growth.
This joint report from GFI and FFAR identifies funding priorities and research opportunities for protein ingredient optimization.
Independent organizations recognize our impact on the global food system.
Explore the path from food science to product innovation in this conversation on building a purpose-driven career in alternative proteins.
Explore new findings from a first-of-its-kind analysis.
Join GFI’s Corporate Engagement Manager Abby Sewell at Plant Based World Expo, the only professional 100% plant-based trade event in the U.S.
Join us to learn how using advanced gene-editing tools to reprogram fungi opens new possibilities for recombinant protein production.
Be part of a global community reimagining meat and creating a food system that benefits people, animals, and the planet.
Join GFI’s next Business of Alt Protein webinar featuring a deep dive on the Climate Bonds Initiative's new Alternative Proteins Criteria.
Discover key takeaways for startups looking to form resilient and mutually beneficial partnerships with corporates.
GFI and Tufts University accelerate progress with new open-access cultivated meat cell lines and culture media formulations that can save researchers time and money.
