Reflections on GFI’s 2025 progress – video Hear directly from GFI’s founder, Bruce Friedrich, about some of our biggest milestones from 2025 in this short (2-minute) video. Bruce highlights $3.5 million invested in open-access alternative protein R&D, the acquisition and public release of cultivated meat starter cell lines (the first time these have been made openly available), and the addition of 13 new university groups to the Alt Protein Project, supporting students entering the field.
New economic analysis on alternative proteins in Europe In the largest GFI-funded report to date, new research examines the potential economic impact of treating alternative proteins as a strategic priority in Europe. The analysis finds that by 2040, a mature alt protein sector could contribute up to €111 billion in annual added value to the EU economy and support approximately 414,000 jobs. The report also outlines potential benefits for farmers, including increased demand for legumes and pulses, reduced reliance on soy imports, and improved farm resilience.
Plant-based meat research priorities (with FFAR) GFI and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) released a joint report outlining priority research areas for plant-based meat. These priorities were also discussed in a workshop co-led with the Bezos Center for Sustainable Proteins at North Carolina State University. Together, these efforts aim to inform researchers across the US and internationally about high-impact, underexplored research opportunities.
Accreditation for GFI’s online course GFI’s online course, The Protein Transition, received accreditation from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). This accreditation is expected to increase the course’s reach and provide additional validation for scientists and researchers considering participation.
Cultivated meat and halal certification in Malaysia GFI APAC supported engagement that contributed to Malaysia’s Islamic authority declaring cultivated meat halal. This marks the first such ruling in a Muslim-majority country and follows similar decisions in Singapore, South Korea, and guidance from a major Islamic authority in Saudi Arabia. Given that close to 2 billion people aim to eat halal, this decision is an important step toward broader understanding of the science and potential benefits of cultivated meat.
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Reflections on GFI’s 2025 progress – video
Hear directly from GFI’s founder, Bruce Friedrich, about some of our biggest milestones from 2025 in this short (2-minute) video. Bruce highlights $3.5 million invested in open-access alternative protein R&D, the acquisition and public release of cultivated meat starter cell lines (the first time these have been made openly available), and the addition of 13 new university groups to the Alt Protein Project, supporting students entering the field.
New economic analysis on alternative proteins in Europe
In the largest GFI-funded report to date, new research examines the potential economic impact of treating alternative proteins as a strategic priority in Europe. The analysis finds that by 2040, a mature alt protein sector could contribute up to €111 billion in annual added value to the EU economy and support approximately 414,000 jobs. The report also outlines potential benefits for farmers, including increased demand for legumes and pulses, reduced reliance on soy imports, and improved farm resilience.
Plant-based meat research priorities (with FFAR)
GFI and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) released a joint report outlining priority research areas for plant-based meat. These priorities were also discussed in a workshop co-led with the Bezos Center for Sustainable Proteins at North Carolina State University. Together, these efforts aim to inform researchers across the US and internationally about high-impact, underexplored research opportunities.
Accreditation for GFI’s online course
GFI’s online course, The Protein Transition, received accreditation from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). This accreditation is expected to increase the course’s reach and provide additional validation for scientists and researchers considering participation.
Cultivated meat and halal certification in Malaysia
GFI APAC supported engagement that contributed to Malaysia’s Islamic authority declaring cultivated meat halal. This marks the first such ruling in a Muslim-majority country and follows similar decisions in Singapore, South Korea, and guidance from a major Islamic authority in Saudi Arabia. Given that close to 2 billion people aim to eat halal, this decision is an important step toward broader understanding of the science and potential benefits of cultivated meat.
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