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TRENOS SiGINT: Leaf Rubisco Protein Enters the New Zealand Bakery Aisle
Foodstuffs NZ, South Island’s trial of Leaf Rubisco Protein signals a shift from alternative proteins as products to alternative proteins as infrastructure. Rather than selling plant protein to consumers directly, Leaft Foods is embedding it into the backbone of everyday food manufacturing, replacing eggs where functionality, cost volatility and emissions intersect.
Scott Mathias
6 days ago2 min read
TRENOS SiGINT: Leaft Goes to the Dogs
Kiwi based, Leaft Foods extends its proprietary green-leaf extraction technology into the pet nutrition category with Alfalfa Protein Concentrate (APC), a frozen-block ingredient designed for meat-based formulations. Through Meateor’s global network, Leaft is positioning APC as the go-to sustainable protein for premium pet brands in the U.S. and Europe.
JC - Analyst
Oct 242 min read
TRENOS SiGINT: How NZ’s Protein Production is Changing Face With Leaft Food's Rubisco
Leaft Foods’ Rubisco partnership with Lacto Japan is more than a trade deal, it signals how NZ’s protein identity is morphing. Traditional dairy exports once carried the economic weight, but diversification into sustainable, high-functionality proteins is now being validated by some of the toughest food markets in the world. Japan’s acceptance marks a real inflection point.
JC - Analyst
Sep 111 min read
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