Alternative protein policy
Israel’s Alternative Protein National Strategy
Plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated meat 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 included funding for research grants, startups, workforce training, and the promotion of 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.
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 commercialization at scale 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 in the field and promote the alternative protein sector globally.
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Developing an Alternative Protein National Strategy
Read about our new resource and workshop offering a practical three-step guide for developing a national alternative protein strategy, essential…

GFI Israel Top 10 Moments of 2023
Encapsulating a year of significant achievements in the alternative proteins sector, this update details our key initiatives and collaborations in…
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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.