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Future of Foods Interviews - Alt Proteins, Cell Agriculture, an End to Factory Farming.
Should you invest in Alt Proteins? The Good Food Institute
Jan 16, 2024
Laine Clark from the Good Food Institute discusses investment trends in alt protein sectors, including precision fermentation, plant-based, and cultivated meat. They explore the impact of cultivated meat on consumer perception and highlight the funding and donors of GFI. The chapter also covers the decline in venture funding, the growing ecosystem of alt protein companies, and the optimism among investors in the industry.
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- Investment trends in the alternative protein industry show a decline overall, with the majority of investment going into fermentation, followed by plant-based and cultivated meat.
- Cultivated meat faces obstacles such as high production costs, regulatory approval, taste parity, and limited capacity for commercialization, but advancements in technology and government support are expected to expedite its progress.
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Overview of the Good Food Institute
The Good Food Institute (GFI) is a nonprofit think tank and international network that aims to build a more sustainable food system by transforming meat production. With over 200 team members across six economies, GFI focuses on policy, site tech, and corporate engagement. They are primarily funded by philanthropists and private grant-making foundations. GFI provides open access research and advisory services in the field of alternative proteins.
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