Our Mission
Make the same food, with more technology
By reimagining how meat and other animal products are made, we can produce food that people love and create a more sustainable future.
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For a fair, safe and sustainable food system
O Good Food Institute is a philanthropic, non-profit organization working globally to accelerate innovation in the alternative protein market.
We believe that transitioning to a more sustainable food system is essential to address the climate crisis, reduce the risk of zoonotic diseases and feed more people with fewer resources.
Our areas of activity
Science
We fund cutting-edge research, foster strategic partnerships, and share discoveries to advance alternative protein science. We also empower future leaders through educational programs.
Industry
From startups to large enterprises, we provide strategic support, market insights, and a global innovation network to create products that consumers love. We connect people and ideas to revolutionize the alternative protein market.
Politics
Our work connects agricultural, industrial and scientific policies to establish a regulatory framework that strengthens the development of the sector and guarantees safety for companies and consumers. Understand how we are building the future of food.
Gustavo Guadagnini
President of GFI Brazil
Gus Guadagnini is the president of The Good Food Institute Brazil, where he promotes the advancement of alternative proteins as one of the most promising climate solutions. These innovative food sources can be derived from plants, obtained through fermentation or cultivated from cells, offering new possibilities to diversify our protein consumption. A graduate in Business Administration from PUC-SP, Gus develops partnerships with scientists, companies and governments to advance this sector. Recognized for his leadership in the field, he participates in national and international events, sharing his vision and inspiring a real transformation in the way we eat. His goal is to create a more sustainable, healthy and ethical food production chain.
Our team
Our team includes experts in public policy, industry, startups, food service, investment, innovation, communications, science and technology. We work to make the global food system better for the planet, people and animals.
How do we finance
Our progress is only possible thanks to donations and grants. Together, we can transform the food production system, mitigating the effects of climate change and environmental degradation. You can also be a part of this, contribute now and help build a more sustainable future.
Annual reports
Learn what resources from our donor family have enabled GFI Brazil to accomplish over the past four years.
GFI around the world
All of the work that GFI does is free, so donations from our community of supporters are essential.