Policy
Plant-based, fermentation-enabled, and cultivated meat offer clear solutions to major national and global challenges—the very issues governments exist to address.
GFI APAC works with governments and public sector stakeholders across our region to secure support for research and innovation, share our expertise to help direct investments towards the highest-impact areas, and develop clear policies aimed at driving economic competitiveness, increasing food supply resilience, and making alternative proteins affordable and accessible for all. We also work with international multilateral institutions like the United Nations and the World Health Organization to put alternative proteins on the global agenda.
State of Global Policy Report
This report tracks the alt protein investments, support, and regulations enacted around the globe.
Creating a clear path to market
Novel proteins have many benefits for people, the planet, and animals, but in order to maximise their potential in the global market, clear and efficient regulatory pathways are essential.
Learn what Singapore is doing right and how the city-state’s groundbreaking policies on novel foods are laying the groundwork for a future-proof food system.
Exploring a new market or seeking critical insights to guide your next move? Dive into this comprehensive and regularly-updated overview of APAC’s alternative protein industry, featuring regulatory frameworks, government initiatives, and market growth trends.
Take a closer look at how forward-thinking nations throughout Asia and the world are making moves to bring the future of meat to today’s consumers.
Public research funding
Government support accelerates the research and development of alternative proteins and grows the entire ecosystem. Public support for open research and innovation can also drive economic growth and strengthen food security across Asia Pacific.
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How governments are supporting sustainable protein research in APAC
Cultivated meat LCA and TEA: Policy recommendations
Government support accelerates the research and development of alternative proteins and grows the entire ecosystem. Public support for open research and innovation can also drive economic growth and strengthen food security across Asia Pacific.
Innovation priorities
Explore commercial whitespaces, research gaps, technological needs, and investment priorities at each stage of the alt protein value chain.
Alternative protein ecosystem database
This directory of ingredient and equipment suppliers, pilot plants, consultants, and other critical entities illustrates what it takes to effectively build an alt protein ecosystem.
Policy news
BREAKING: Regulators approve cultivated meat sales in Australia
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) officially announced Australia’s first-ever approval of a cultivated meat product, opening up a potentially…
Explore the 2024 State of the Industry reports
Our State of the Industry reports are an annual deep dive into the global alt protein sector. The latest edition…
Leading APAC Cellular Agriculture Stakeholders Announce Historic Agreement in Singapore
A wide range of terms has been used to describe food products grown directly from animal cells. But now, a…
How Governments Are Supporting Sustainable Protein Research in APAC
Governments are beginning to invest in alternative protein research to meet national policy goals.
Novel Food Regulations Around the World
A strong regulatory framework is critical to further advance the sector and maximise its potential to improve food security.
Spotlight: Singapore Food Agency’s Regulatory Leadership
When it comes to novel food regulations, SFA is in a league of its own.
The Staggering Production Scale of Plant-Based Meat’s Future
In recent years, consumer demand for plant-based protein has often outpaced the industry’s supply chain capabilities. Failure to meet industry…
MAPPED: Singapore’s Plant-Based Meat B2B Ecosystem
A first-of-its-kind database from GFI APAC provides a broad view of the B2B ecosystem for plant-based meat production in Singapore.
Meet our policy experts
Ankur Chaudhary
POLICY SPECIALIST – APAC
As part of GFI APAC’s policy team, Ankur leads regional efforts to accelerate alternative proteins through public policy and regulatory engagement. He works with governments and partners to align alternative proteins with national objectives, from food security and climate resilience to economic growth and innovation, advancing regulatory readiness and coordination to enable sector growth and future-proof the region’s food system.
He is based in Singapore
Samuel Goh
HEAD OF POLICY
As the Head of Policy, Samuel leads the policy department’s regional efforts to accelerate alternative proteins through policy, regulation, and multilateral engagement. He works closely with governments to identify how alternative proteins can support their national objectives—ranging from food security and sustainability to economic growth and innovation.
In his role, Samuel engages with intergovernmental fora and strategic partners to advance regulatory harmonisation, public R&D, trade, and innovation. His work focuses on creating an enabling policy and regulatory environment, unlocking opportunities for sector growth, and future-proofing the region’s food system.
He is based in Singapore.
Thiruchelvi Rajagobal Reddy
POLICY ASSOCIATE
Thiru develops and drives policy programmes, manages policy research and reports, and enhances government engagement in alternative proteins across APAC. Thiru was previously maximising GFI’s impact and influence across Asia Pacific through digital content marketing. Prior to joining GFI, Thiru worked at Acumen Academy Malaysia, overseeing the selection and recruitment process for their Fellowship Programme. Thiru holds a master’s degree in geoscience and is a trained laboratory chemist with a passion for data-driven publications and outreach.
Thiru lives in Singapore.