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The Good Food Institute is a nonprofit think tank and international network of organizations working to accelerate alternative protein innovation to build a more sustainable, secure, and just food system.
Global demand for meat and seafood continues to grow. Meat consumption worldwide is projected to rise by at least 50 percent by 2050 from 2012 levels.
Producing meat from plants, animal cells, or via fermentation can help meet that growing demand in ways that strengthen and diversify global supply chains, conserve land and water resources, reduce emissions, protect public health, build thriving bioeconomies, and help usher in a new chapter of agricultural innovation.
GFI is building a world where alternative proteins are no longer alternative.
Plant-based meat
Cultivated meat
Fermentation
What are alternative proteins?
Given how essential alternative proteins are to a more resilient global food system, the term needs to be universally understood, on the tip of more tongues, and at the top of more agendas.
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Industry
We engage across the private sector to advance alternative proteins as market-based solutions to global challenges.
Our global network
We work in the most critical economies and regions for alternative protein advancement: Asia Pacific, Brazil, Europe, India, Israel, Japan, and the United States. These countries and regions have robust scientific ecosystems and governments that are committed to using innovation to solve global problems.
Global news and views
GFI works around the world advancing alternative proteins. Here are just a few recent highlights.
New book ‘Meat’ explores how the next food revolution could transform meat consumption
In his new book “Meat,” GFI’s founder Bruce Friedrich argues that the way we produce meat is unsustainable — for the climate, the planet and public health — and that…
GFI APAC’s 2025 Report Card + 6 Things to Watch in 2026
A mere 12 months ago, our experts published a look ahead at 2025 and outlined five reasons to be hopeful about APAC’s alternative protein sector, based on changes we expected…
Research finds alternative proteins could boost EU economy by €111 billion by 2040
Alternative proteins could add €111 billion a year to the EU’s economy by 2040 if treated as a strategic priority, new research shows.
The next trillion-dollar food opportunity: GFI India on India’s smart protein ecosystem
Sneha Singh of GFI India discusses the infrastructure, regulatory clarity, supply chain localization, and consumer trends shaping India’s smart protein sector and its impact on climate and nutrition.
COP30 advances the climate agenda, but keeps food systems and protein diversification out of the center of decisions
The formal outcomes of COP30, compiled in the Belém Package and the so-called Global Task Force Decision, reinforced important commitments to climate finance, adaptation, and forest preservation.
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Year in Review
Discover how we’re creating a world where alternative proteins are no longer alternative. Dig into our latest and past annual reports.
Support a good food future
Our research, insights, and advocacy are made possible thanks to our generous, global family of donors. Philanthropic support is vital to our mission. Connect with us today to discuss how you can help fuel this transformative work.
