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Food System Innovations

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1 - 10 employees

🍽️ Food & Beverage

🤝 Non-profit

🔬 Science

Food & Beverage • Non-profit • Science

Food System Innovations is a philanthropic impact platform dedicated to accelerating the transition towards a humane and sustainable food system. It primarily focuses on reducing the world's reliance on animal-based protein, which contributes to environmental degradation and animal suffering. The company conducts taste tests of plant-based and plant-rich products to benefit consumers and industries. Engaged in scientific research, Food System Innovations supports alternative protein development and leverages AI and Machine Learning to advance these efforts. It also provides guidance to funders for impactful donations and educates policymakers to make informed decisions for public benefit. As a non-profit organization, it plays a crucial role in supporting social science research and fostering innovation in sustainable food alternatives.

📋 Description

• Lead strategic initiatives that accelerate adoption of balanced proteins across retail and foodservice • Translate organizational priorities into executable project plans, milestones, budgets, and measurable outcomes • Manage cross-functional initiatives spanning research, pilots, communications, partnerships, and market development • Identify emerging market opportunities and develop new balanced protein initiatives • Build and manage relationships with manufacturers, retailers, foodservice operators, distributors, investors, researchers, NGOs, and other partners • Convene and facilitate pre-competitive collaborations and support industry working groups, advisory committees, executive convenings, and collaborative initiatives • Design, launch, and oversee pilot programs with retail, foodservice, and institutional partners • Coordinate implementation across participating organizations, research partners, and external vendors • Analyze pilot results and translate findings into implementation resources and best practices • Monitor category performance and identify opportunities to increase adoption and commercial success • Translate research findings into narratives and practical insights for industry audiences • Develop presentations, reports, case studies, implementation guides, newsletters, and educational resources • Support communications for research publications, pilot results, and major industry initiatives • Collaborate with FSI leadership on thought leadership, conference presentations, webinars, and public speaking • Support philanthropic fundraising and business development through proposals, funder briefings, and strategic partnership opportunities • Identify external funding opportunities and expand the balanced protein ecosystem • Represent FSI at conferences, workshops, industry meetings, and stakeholder convenings • Build relationships with current and prospective collaborators • Serve as an ambassador for FSI and the balanced protein category • Monitor emerging trends, stakeholder perspectives, and market developments to inform strategy

🎯 Requirements

• 8 or more years of professional experience in the food industry, foodservice, retail, consumer goods, or a related sector • Experience working across multiple stakeholders and bringing products or initiatives to market strongly preferred • Self-starter with a bias towards action who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment • Comfortable navigating ambiguity, adapting quickly to changing priorities, and operating in a lean manner without significant support staff • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans, set objectives, identify KPIs, monitor performance, and update tactics • Strong analytical and research skills, including developing and overseeing market research and translating data into actionable insights • Strong networking and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively • Deep commitment to advancing sustainable and ethical practices within the food system • Specific interest in accelerating sustainable protein adoption through market-based solutions • Strong organizational skills and effective time management in a remote environment • Legally able to work in the United States

🏖️ Benefits

• Full medical coverage • Full vision coverage • Full dental coverage • 401k plan • Work phone reimbursement • Internet reimbursement • Companion animal benefits • Unlimited PTO • 11 paid holidays • Paid sick leave • Flexible work hours