Alternative protein policy
Israel’s Alternative Protein National Strategy
Plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated proteins offer solutions to major national and global challenges.
As a nonprofit working toward a better food system, the Good Food Institute actively advocates for public funding and support for the advancement of the alternative protein sector and the local ecosystem. The Israeli government plays a pivotal role in this endeavor by offering substantial backing for alternative proteins. This includes funding for research grants, startups, workforce training, and promoting a supportive regulatory framework.
Explore this page to discover examples of how GFI Israel is driving impactful initiatives, both nationally and globally, for the collective advancement of sustainable and innovative food solutions.
National strategies
The Good Food Institute Israel’s policy team focuses on several key areas to maximize societal benefits from alternative proteins:
Public sector investment in open-access research will maximize the societal benefits of alternative proteins. Learn how GFI Israel secures public funding for research and development.
A clear regulatory path to market is crucial for consumer confidence in alternative proteins. Learn how GFI Israel supports evidence-based and comprehensive regulation.
Promoting alternative proteins through a coordinated national effort is essential for a robust local ecosystem throughout the value chain. Find out how GFI Israel contributes to government resolutions that advance alternative proteins.
The global food system faces challenges from uncertainties such as supply chain disruptions and geopolitical shocks. Find out how GFI Israel promotes advanced alternative protein technologies to enhance food security and benefit national security.
International Collaboration
Advancing alternative proteins is a global mission. GFI Israel, together with the Israeli government, collaborates with international stakeholders to advance innovation, R&D, and large-scale commercialization of novel products.
Promoting the alternative protein sector is a global mission. Learn how Israeli diplomatic missions use GFI Israel’s toolkit to leverage Israeli innovation and promote the alternative protein sector globally.
Learn how GFI Israel collaborates with international organizations, forums, embassies, and high-level stakeholders to increase recognition and collaboration with the Israeli alternative protein ecosystem.
GFI Israel fosters global partnerships to advance innovation in alternative proteins. Explore the latest collaboration opportunities.
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GFI Israel Top 10 Moments of 2023
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GFI’s experts work worldwide with stakeholders across all academic, political, and business sectors to advance the alternative protein industry and enable market breakthroughs. Learn more about their work.
