The Good Food Institute

The Good Food Institute (GFI) is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming the global food system to make it more sustainable, safer, and fairer.

The main mission of GFI is to promote alternative proteins such as plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-based foods to reduce the negative impacts of global animal agriculture. These alternatives contribute significantly less to climate change, antimicrobial resistance, and environmental destruction. GFI believes that change is possible and works to achieve the greatest possible benefit, share knowledge freely, and base decisions on evidence[3].

GFI focuses on three core areas:

GFI works closely with scientists to conduct, fund, and promote open-access research on plant-based and cultivated meat. The institute publishes scientific research findings and data to advance the entire industry[1][3].

GFI advocates for public investments in research and infrastructure for alternative proteins and promotes reliable and transparent regulation. This includes advocating for fair competition and mobilizing resources for research[1][3].

GFI supports the food industry in making tasty and affordable plant-based and cultivated meat products available across Europe and worldwide. The institute promotes the development of a thriving ecosystem for alternative protein sources and collaborates with companies of all sizes to foster innovation and investment in this area[1][5].

GFI is committed to reducing the environmental impacts of the food system and minimizing public health risks. This includes:

• Climate Protection: GFI works to reduce the contribution of animal agriculture to global greenhouse gas emissions, which currently account for about 20% of global emissions[4].
• Animal Welfare: By promoting cruelty-free foods, GFI aims to avoid suffering in animal agriculture.
• Food Security: The institute works to feed more people with fewer resources, especially in light of the growing global population[1][3].

GFI is part of a global network with organizations in the USA, India, Israel, Brazil, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. The work of GFI is funded by donations from private donors and philanthropic foundations such as the Open Philanthropy Project and the ClimateWorks Foundation. The institute does not accept donations from the conventional food industry or companies for alternative proteins to maintain its independence and integrity[1][3].

Through its comprehensive efforts and strategic partnerships, The Good Food Institute significantly contributes to creating a more sustainable and equitable global food system.

• 1 - https://gfieurope.org/de/about/
• 2 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Food_Institute
• 3 - https://gfi.org/about/
• 4 - https://effektiv-spenden.org/the-good-food-institute/
• 5 - https://gfi.org/industry/