Building tomorrow’s food system, today
What they do and how they do it
The Good Food Institute (GFI) is an international nonprofit creating practical solutions to end factory farming by accelerating the development of alternative proteins for a more compassionate food system and sustainable world.
GFI advances open-access research to drive scientific breakthroughs in plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived meat that can compete with conventional animal products on taste and price.
GFI empowers entrepreneurs and businesses to build successful companies that can scale these humane alternatives globally.
GFI convinces governments to provide fair policies and public funding, levelling the playing field for alternative proteins to compete with factory farmed products.
Why support them
GFI is creating a practical path to end factory farming: Rather than just fighting symptoms, GFI designs the structural changes needed to make factory farming obsolete by developing products that give consumers what they want without animal suffering.
‘Offset’ your entire year’s food-miles for $1: Based on independent research by environmental charity evaluator Giving Green, a dollar donated to GFI offsets ~0.3 tonnes of carbon, equivalent to the carbon generated by average person’s food transport for a whole year. A $100 donation to GFI can prevent roughly as much carbon emissions as planting 34 trees (~1 tonne CO2eq each), while reducing the suffering of hundreds of animals at the same time (see our analysis here).
GFI is working to create a better food system for everyone: By developing delicious and affordable alternatives to animal products, GFI makes it easier for consumers to choose compassionate options, leading to a more sustainable and resilient food supply.
GFI also comes highly recommended by the experts, including climate charity evaluator Giving Green, and has been recommended by Animal Charity Evaluators in every year they applied to be evaluated.
Hear from a donor
Karl Keefer
CTO for HealthLearn (a non-profit), FarmKind donor
“The Good Food Institute is doing the work that makes it easy to make healthier choices, both for myself, and for the environment. Bring on the alt protein revolution!”
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Working to Change Alternative Protein Policy
GFI's policy team engages with governments worldwide to advocate for policies that support alternative proteins. Their approach includes securing government funding for research, ensuring a clear and efficient path to market for cultivated meat, and advocating for fair labeling practices that create fair competition for all proteins.
The Alt Protein Project
GFI’s Alt Protein Project is a global student movement enabling universities to become hubs for alternative protein innovation, education, and research. By empowering students to drive scientific inquiry and fostering connections between various disciplines and academic institutions, the Alt Protein Project supports the next generation of talent striving for a more sustainable, secure, and just food system.
Emboldening an Alternative Protein Business Ecosystem
GFI provides entrepreneurs and businesses with insights and resources to navigate the plant-based and cultivated meat industry. By connecting startups with investors, scientists, and other industry experts, GFI fosters collaboration and accelerates the development of alternative protein technologies. These efforts help new and existing businesses overcome challenges and bring innovative products to market, driving growth and diversification within the alternative protein landscape
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Breaking Regulatory Barriers Worldwide
Helped secure first-ever regulatory approval for cultivated meat in Israel by supporting Aleph Farms' path to market
Achieved halal certification for cultivated meat in Singapore through expert engagement with Islamic religious authorities
Influenced India's BioE3 policy to include "smart protein" as an official focus area for national development
Building a Global Movement
Expanded the Alt Protein Project to 70 chapters across 11 countries, creating university hubs for research and innovation
Established new operations in Japan, expanding GFI's impact to another major global market
Elevated alternative proteins at global climate forums including COP29 and Climate Week NYC, positioning them as essential climate solutions
Moving Billions in Public & Private Funding
£15 million UK government investment secured through GFI Europe's persistent advocacy for a National Alternative Protein Innovation Center
$51 million from Biden-Harris administration awarded to advance precision fermentation after GFI's targeted policy work
$90 million from Bezos Earth Fund directed to launch Sustainable Protein Centers at multiple universities, with GFI playing a crucial advisory role
