On the path to net zero: 9 ways the UK can build a ‘world-beating’ sustainable protein ecosystem
Linus PardoeGovernment should invest £78 million annually in research between 2025-2030 as part of its science superpower mission.
GFI Europe
Meet 7 researchers who used GFI research grants to help transform the future of food. Could you be next?
Conrad AstleyGFI's 2023 research grant programme is open for proposals. Meet some of the researchers at the cutting edge of this burgeoning sector, learn how their work was helped by our grant programme, and how to apply to this year's scheme.
Establishing european leadership in protein diversification
This position paper explores and explains the importance of setting a clear policy direction, meaningfully investing in open-access research and development and industry scale-up, supporting farmers to adapt their practices, and making more data about market dynamics available.
GFI Europe impact update
Sarah EllisonDive into some of the highlights of GFI Europe’s work so far in 2023, made possible by our fantastic community of supporters.
European government funding in sustainable proteins poised to hit half a billion euros, report finds
Conrad AstleyEuropean governments have announced a grand total of nearly half a billion euros of funding to develop sustainable proteins according to new figures released by the Good Food Institute (GFI).
Lia-Alexis Hildebrandt
Lia engages with stakeholders from politics, nonprofits and media to accelerate Germany's transition to sustainable proteins and create a better European food system.
Meet the researcher: Finding a deeper way of protecting our oceans with Richard Splivallo
Conrad AstleyA long-standing passion for the ocean inspired Richard Splivallo’s project – using his fermentation expertise to create better alternative seafood products such as shrimp and lobster.
The tools to shift the trajectory of climate change are in our hands and on our plates – 3 essential components in building a better food system for people, animals and the planet.
Alex MayersNew Managing Director of GFI Europe Alex Mayers reflects on the road ahead for sustainable proteins: 'The next chapter in this crucial sector’s development will change lives, and we are in a position to author it.'
Meet the researcher: bridging the gap between academia and entrepreneurship with Prof Che Connon
Conrad AstleyProfessor Che Connon’s quest to bring cultivated meat closer to dining tables has led to him bridging the gap between academia and entrepreneurship.
Meet the researcher: leading the UK’s new £12m cellular agriculture research hub with Prof Marianne Ellis
Conrad AstleyHead of the UK's new £12 million Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub (CARMA), we talk to Marianne Ellis about her goals for the project, how she became involved in cultivated meat, and advice for new researchers looking to enter the field.
