8 Things Alt Protein Insiders Said Behind Closed Doors
In late September, GFI APAC quietly convened eight closed-door roundtable discussions, available only to a hand-picked list of Asia-based invitees.
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APAC Restaurant Scorecard Reveals High Interest in Plant-Based Food, But Not Every Chain Delivers
New research shows that chains across the region are still figuring out how to capitalize on what experts have called a “once in a generation opportunity.”
UN Advisor: “The Global Food System Must Evolve,” Nations Should Invest in Alt Protein R&D
Industrial animal agriculture threatens vital ecosystems "in a potentially irreversible way," according to a new report.
APAC’s First Alternative Protein University Course Coming to Singapore
In a historic decision, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)—one of the top universities in Asia—has approved a new undergraduate course titled “Future Foods - Introduction to Advanced Meat Alternatives.”
New Report: Pathways to Plant-Based Market Success in China
Successfully making the leap into the lucrative Chinese market requires having a strategy that reflects what local consumers are really craving.
WHO and GFI Convene Historic Workshop to Discuss Global Regulations for Alternative Proteins
The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WHO WPRO) joined forces with GFI’s global affiliates to host a historic two-day workshop focused on “Regulatory and Food Safety Aspects of Alternative Proteins for Conventional Animal Products.”
Record $3.1 Billion Invested in Alt Proteins in 2020, APAC is Fastest-Growing Region
The investor community is waking up to the massive social and economic potential of food technology to radically remake our food system.
The Future is Female: Women Dominate Food Tech in Asia Pacific
Why is it that women are particularly well-represented in Asian plant-based and cultivated meat companies? Let's find out.
BREAKING: Asian Plant-Based Meat Co. Secures Industry’s Largest Seed Funding Round Ever
In the race to capture the future of food, 2.0-level plant-based brands in Asia aren’t simply keeping up—they’re taking the lead.
Calling All APAC Researchers: Let Us Fund Your Alt Protein Science!
The Good Food Institute is announcing its 2021 Competitive Grant Program, which aims to fund research projects up to $250,000.