We unlock the knowledge and resources needed to transform how meat is made—satisfying rising food demand in ways that accelerate climate progress, protect animals & ecosystems, and strengthen public health. https://linktr.ee/the_good_food_institutehttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mtwqzmf4ds27📊 Food System Innovations (FSI) crunched the numbers, and according to their research, the food system will blow past its carbon budget by more than 50% if consumption of animal products increases as it is projected to. https://foodsysteminnovations.substack.com/p/can-the-world-diet-be-climate-friendly25 Aug 2026 21:25 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwqzmf4ds27https://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mtm56d55nc2hA new FAO–WMO report warns that extreme heat is magnifying existing weaknesses across agricultural systems, leading to disruptions in crop yields, livestock health, water availability, and rural livelihoods. Keep reading to learn how protein diversification can play a role in mitigating risk 🧵 [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Aug 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm56d55nc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mtkeu2vhsr2w⭐ GFI is now accepting applications for a Corporate Engagement Intern! This remote, U.S.-based position will conduct research and develop resources to advance the alt protein industry. 💸 Salary: $20/hour; 30 hours/week for 12 weeks ⏰ Apply by Aug. 31: https://bit.ly/4wGNNma 20 Aug 2026 23:16 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkeu2vhsr2whttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mthdaat6ic2i🔥 Grilling season in America is in full swing, but getting familiar favorites like burgers and steaks to the table is becoming more difficult, more expensive, and more vulnerable to disruption 🧵19 Aug 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthdaat6ic2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mt2eoazbpk2k🇧🇷 Brazil enters the global bioeconomy race with two unique advantages: the scale of its agriculture and its extraordinary plant biodiversity. When this biological wealth is paired with research, it can unlock enormous opportunities. This was the core idea behind GFI Brazil's Biomes Program 🧵14 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2eoazbpk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3msg5bgdsik2pOur latest Substack takes a look at promising bioeconomy developments across North America, Europe, APAC, and India—and how GFI is showing up around the world to build ecosystems where plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived proteins can thrive. Dig in: bit.ly/4fFAjSs06 Aug 2026 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3msg5bgdsik2phttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3msefssh5yt2i🔔 We're hiring a Scientific Community-Building Fellow! This part-time, U.S.-based remote role will empower you to advance plant-based meat science by engaging scientists from underrepresented disciplines in the alt protein space. ⤵️ 📆 Apply by 8/25: https://bit.ly/44Z5u5305 Aug 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3msefssh5yt2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3msbb6adg3k2bGiven the staggering inefficiency of conventional beef production—which requires feeding up to 100 calories to a cow to produce just one calorie of beef—Singapore’s approval of cultivated beef is a critical milestone in shaping a brighter and more secure food future for the region and beyond 👏 [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Aug 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbb6adg3k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3ms77urculs2zAll animal-based proteins result in more emissions than plant-based proteins—but beef is hands down the biggest emitter. It's also one of the most commonly consumed meats in America. (1.3 pounds per week, the equivalent of SIX Big Macs 🍔) [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Aug 2026 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms77urculs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mrsvlqxdyc2l📣 Big news for alt protein researchers: Coefficient Giving has expanded their R&D funding opportunity from $10 million to $30 million—and added a second application round. Here's what's new ⤵29 Jul 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsvlqxdyc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mrsp3l33gk25Europe has already experienced 2 unprecedented heatwaves this summer—and it's been straining food production. The problem cuts both ways: our food system is not only especially exposed to climate change, it’s also one of its major drivers. More from @gfieurope.org: bit.ly/4fxu6Xi29 Jul 2026 19:50 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsp3l33gk25https://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mrnlkk3q622yFor plant-based meat and other sustainable proteins to reach their full potential, innovation must move faster and with more precision. A new paper in @natfood.nature.com, co-authored by GFI’s Bianca Datta, examines how AI could help researchers speed progress across every stage of food innovation 🧵27 Jul 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrnlkk3q622yhttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mr5zqvmdtc27Scientists have found a promising way to turn food and farm sidestreams into useful fats—and a new study suggests it could eventually compete with existing products on price. Details from @gfieurope.org: bit.ly/4wf5UQD See highlights below 👇🧵21 Jul 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5zqvmdtc27https://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mqrgobmrx22fFrom beer and bread to soy sauce and sauerkraut, once the power of yeast was discovered, it never left the kitchen. Precision fermentation is now expanding the menu, offering a way to produce proteins, fats, and other ingredients using far fewer resources. Read more: bit.ly/4vDB5UN16 Jul 2026 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrgobmrx22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mqmxp4zo7r2zCultivated meat pioneer Mosa Meat has secured €875,000 from a Dutch state-backed investment fund—to help "bridge the gap between breakthrough science and commercial reality, bringing that vision within reach." Get the details: https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/mosa-meat-invest-international-dutch-government-funding-lab-grown-beef/14 Jul 2026 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmxp4zo7r2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mqk6jbzmo72nWant to learn about the strategic role plant-based can play in foodservice and how to tap into this growing opportunity? Check out our newly updated "Plant-based foods in foodservice" page for the latest consumer research, sales data, and strategies 👉 https://bit.ly/4fycnQQ13 Jul 2026 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqk6jbzmo72nhttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mqa53ofmtk23🎯 A new cultivated meat milestone points to an important pathway for scaling the industry. French company PARIMA successfully produced their cultivated duck using Vow's 22,000-liter commercial bioreactor. Why does this matter? 🧵09 Jul 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqa53ofmtk23https://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mq3jhvzlas2oSuccess in the alternative protein industry is becoming less about raising the most capital and more about using it wisely. GFI's lead economic and industry analyst, Daniel Gertner, recently spoke to FoodNavigator about what that means in practice. Check it out: https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/06/25/why-next-gen-alt-protein-startups-will-be-built-on-access-not-just-science/07 Jul 2026 21:13 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3jhvzlas2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mpoipkynhc24America's food system is under growing biological pressure. Diversifying how we produce protein can make it more resilient 💪 No single solution eliminates this risk, but protein innovation simply means that fewer eggs—quite literally—are in one basket. Read more: bit.ly/4ffYZAI02 Jul 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpoipkynhc24https://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mpjxpi3uce2l⏰ Less than one month left to apply for GFI's Advancing Alternative Proteins Planning Grants program! 💸 Up to $25K per project ✅ U.S. & Canadian nonprofits + public institutions eligible 📅 Applications due July 20 at 12 p.m. EDT Learn more and apply: gfi.org/researchgrants/ 30 Jun 2026 21:40 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjxpi3uce2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mpjr7t7yk22bAs climate shocks intensify and protein demand rises, many countries must figure out how to improve nutrition, support agricultural livelihoods, and expand food production without exacerbating environmental pressures. These pressures are particularly acute for countries in the global south 🧵30 Jun 2026 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjr7t7yk22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mpcdadjclr2oOne of the biggest barriers to commercializing cultivated meat is the cost of the growth factors needed to grow animal cells at scale. Iceland’s ORF Genetics is tackling that challenge with genetically engineered barley that acts as a low-cost “protein factory” for producing these key ingredients. https://farmtario.com/crops/barley-grow-meat-without-raising-animals/27 Jun 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpcdadjclr2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mp7fedljdw2z🥚 Demand for animal-free egg protein is surging as more food producers are seeking alternatives to a highly volatile egg supply chain. To meet this demand, The Every Company is partnering with Huvepharma to quadruple production capacity of their precision-fermented egg protein. https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/the-every-company-egg-white-protein-huvepharma-precision-fermentation/26 Jun 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7fedljdw2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/gfi.org/post/3mp4ue232us2fThe U.S. cattle herd is at its lowest level in 75 years. Beef prices continue to climb. Now, a parasite that USDA estimates could cost the country more than $10 billion in damages threatens to further strain an already vulnerable system.25 Jun 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:dp34thae2gpiu4e5rxph22hs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4ue232us2f