Leaft Foods

Leaft Foods is a New Zealand-based food-tech company founded in 2016, specializing in the extraction of Rubisco protein from green leaves like alfalfa. This innovative approach creates sustainable, allergen-free ingredients with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to traditional dairy proteins. Headquartered in Lincoln and Canterbury, Leaft Foods partners with local regenerative farmers to transform leaf waste into valuable products.

The company’s core offering is the commercial-scale extraction of Rubisco protein, which boasts over 80% purity and versatile properties for food applications. Leaft Foods provides B2B ingredients that can replace eggs, emulsifiers, and artificial additives in various formulations, targeting sectors such as dairy, bakery, and sports nutrition. Additionally, they have launched Leaft Blade, a performance nutrition powder designed for athletes, which supports rapid protein absorption and overall health. With a focus on sustainability and nutritional superiority, Leaft Foods is expanding its reach, particularly in the US and Japan, through strategic partnerships and collaborations.