About GFI
The Good Food Institute is a nonprofit think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. Alongside scientists, businesses, and policymakers, GFI’s teams focus on making plant-based and cultivated meat delicious, affordable, and accessible. Powered by philanthropy, GFI is an international network of organizations advancing alternative proteins as an essential solution needed to meet the world’s climate, global health, food security, and biodiversity goals.
Mission
We are developing the roadmap for a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply. We identify the most effective solutions, mobilize resources and talent, and empower partners across the food system to make alternative proteins accessible, affordable, and delicious.
Vision
A world where alternative proteins are no longer alternative.
Values
- Believe change is possible We bring determination and informed optimism to our work because we know a better food future is achievable.
- Do the most good we can We focus our time and resources where they will make the biggest difference in order to maximize our donors’ support.
- Share knowledge freely Good data, good science, and good strategy have the biggest impact when they are available to everyone.
- Act on evidence Our strategy is grounded in data. We make decisions on the basis of research and the industry insights our experts uncover.
- Invite everyone to the table We foster an inclusive, collaborative work culture. With the same spirit, we bring together a wide range of partners to advance our mission.
Our theory of change
Alternative proteins like plant-based and cultivated meat offer a better way to feed the world.
Challenges
Current meat production is unsustainable and inefficient. It is a key driver of climate change, environmental degradation, and antibiotic-resistant disease.
Yet, these facts have not sparked significant behavior change: People are eating more meat than ever in the United States and around the world.
Solutions
We can produce meat from plants or cultivate it from cells more sustainably and efficiently. This will mitigate climate change, environmental degradation, and the rise of antibiotic resistance.
We will make more progress by changing the default choices than by trying to change every single person’s mind.
Our difference
As a nonprofit, GFI is uniquely positioned to accelerate alternative proteins and support the entire space.
We share knowledge freely.
In a field where many innovators are seeking proprietary solutions to the same set of problems, GFI’s research, data, and insights are open-access and support the advancement of the entire alternative protein space.
We focus where others are not.
GFI advances high-impact, tractable solutions in areas where too few people and too few dollars are working.
We take a big-picture perspective.
Our approach crosses the cultivated meat, plant-based, and fermentation industries. We take a long-term view and work around the world, across the supply chain, and with the public and private sectors.
How we’re funded
GFI is 100 percent powered by philanthropy. Our progress is only possible thanks to gifts and grants from our global family of donors.
People around the world support our work because, together, we can transform our food system to mitigate climate change and environmental degradation, feed our planet’s growing population, and secure a food supply that decreases the risk of zoonotic and antibiotic-resistant diseases.
Alternative proteins are how we feed the world — sustainably.
Our areas of focus
Science
Explore the science of plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived meat. Discover research ideas, funding opportunities, and open-access tools.
Policy
Learn why alt proteins offer solutions to the issues that governments want to address. As a nonprofit, we advocate fair policy and public funding.
Industry
Find market opportunities, open-access resources, and tailored guidance for producing and selling alternative proteins.
GFI around the world
Alternative proteins are a global solution to global problems. In addition to the United States, GFI works where we can have the greatest possible impact on our global food system: Asia Pacific, Brazil, Europe, India, and Israel.
Meet our team
GFI’s global team of scientists, lawyers, lobbyists, business experts, and analysts work with partners around the world to build a better food system. Our advisory councils include corporate leaders and top academic researchers. Our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and passions are among our core strengths.
What are alternative proteins?
Given how essential alternative proteins are to a global protein transition, the term itself needs to be universally understood, on the tip of more tongues, and at the top of more agendas.
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Year in Review
Discover how we’re creating a world where alternative proteins are no longer alternative. Dig into our annual reports to learn more.
Join the alt protein field
Learn about our GFIdeas community, explore our research grants, discover new career opportunities, register for upcoming events, and more.
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Let’s solve it together: an inside look
Get a behind-the-scenes look at GFI’s 2023 impact and plans. Together, we’re building a more sustainable, secure, and just food future.