The Good Food Institute 107d ago

The United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) 17 National Laboratories (Labs) offer infrastructure and expertise directly relevant to the alternative protein sector. Alternative protein companies may contract with National Labs to perform research, test scale-up processes, access unique equipment, or conduct techno economic or life cycle analyses. Former Capital Planning and Strategic Programs Administrator at the National Laboratory of the Rockies Emily Fenwick shares an overview and best practices for working with the National Laboratories. Dig in: Guide: How alternative protein companies can work with U.S. National Laboratories: https://gfi.org/resource/guide-to-working-with-us-national-labs/ Subscribe to receive updates with U.S. government resources for alternative protein companies: https://gfi.org/resource/public-funding-for-alternative-protein-commercialization/ Read GFI's response to the FDA's Request for Information on ultra-processed foods: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FDA-2025-N-1793-4882 Learn more about the Food & Beverage Operational Optimization and Deployment Center (FOOD Center) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: https://www.energy.gov/cmei/ito/ito-fy25-fy27-lab-call-selections Discover federal research grants for alternative protein companies: https://gfi.org/resource/federal-research-grants-for-alternative-protein-companies/