Emily Burton
Emily crafts impactful and engaging communications for donors, ensuring they understand the transformational impact their support has on creating a sustainable, just, and secure food system for people, animals, and the planet.
GFI Europe
GFI research grants 2025: Meet next generation of European alternative protein innovators
Stella ChildThe latest round of Good Food Institute’s (GFI) research funding programme has demonstrated that European researchers continue to lead the way in alternative protein innovation – with half of the successful researchers based in the region.
Helen Normand
Helen works with donors and philanthropy organisations across Europe in support of GFI’s mission to create a better food system for the planet, people, and animals.
Lea Seyfarth
Lea works with policymakers to create a robust, clear and evidence-based regulatory environment for the sustainable protein sector.
We can’t do this alone: Why coalition building is essential to addressing the climate ‘cow in the room’
Emily JohnsonHow we worked to drive real climate action in 2024
Four ways the new European Commission can boost EU competitiveness through protein diversification
Alex HolstAs the new European Commission takes office, they should consider a missing piece of the policy jigsaw that would help tackle many of the EU’s challenges.
Report: UK is leading the way in alternative protein research
A first-of-its-kind analysis has revealed the rapid growth of European alternative protein research – with more than a quarter of all studies published last year amid record funding.
Lena Sheard
Lena leads the People Operations function and, alongside the team, works to ensure that GFI Europe offers a positive, fair and inclusive people experience for all team members.
Plant-based goes mainstream as European retail sales grow
Conrad AstleyNew analysis shows that sales of plant-based foods in six key European countries grew by 5.5% to €5.4 billion last year.
Ismaël Bawah
Ismaël works to grow and support the alternative protein scientific community across Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway.