The Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) is a non-profit organization that advocates for a more sustainable food system. It promotes plant-based and cultivated meat alternatives, supports research and policy, and works globally on solutions for food security and environmental protection.
The Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) is an international non-profit organization and think tank dedicated to building a more sustainable, secure, and equitable food system. The main mission of GFI Europe is to diversify protein production by promoting plant-based and cultivated meat alternatives to make them delicious, affordable, and accessible to the European market.
GFI Europe works closely with scientists, businesses, and policymakers to advance research, policy, and industry support in the areas of plant-based and cultivated meat. Here are some of the key activities:
A central goal of GFI Europe is to reduce the environmental impact of the current food system. This includes:
GFI Europe is funded through philanthropy and receives donations and grants from a global community of donors, including individual donors and philanthropic foundations such as the Open Philanthropy Project and the ClimateWorks Foundation. The organization does not accept donations from companies involved in the conventional animal or alternative protein industries, but these companies can sponsor public events of GFI or fund open scientific research[2].
GFI Europe operates not only in Europe but also globally in regions such as Asia-Pacific, Brazil, India, Israel, Japan, and the United States to develop global solutions for global problems[2].
Through its comprehensive efforts and collaboration with various stakeholders, GFI Europe significantly contributes to creating a more sustainable, secure, and equitable food system that meets the needs of people, animals, and the planet.
