Good Food Institute Launch Funding Opportunity Advancing Protein Flavor & Functionality  

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), in partnership with the nonprofit Good Food Institute (GFI), has launched a funding opportunity to drive protein innovation by improving the flavor and palatability of plant-based and fermentation-enabled proteins. The Enhancing the Flavor of Plant-based and Fermentation-derived Proteins Request for Applications (RFA) is part of FFAR's Protein Innovation Program. This RFA focuses on enhancing the taste and sensory performance of plant-sourced proteins designed for center-of-plate foods, helping accelerate consumer acceptance and market readiness.   FFAR and GFI will host an informational webinar at 11 a.m. (EST) on Feb. 11, 2026, to provide an overview of the program, review application requirements and answer questions. Registration is required.