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Kiwi, Leaft Foods has taken its green-tech know-how beyond the human plate and straight into the pet bowl. The Rolleston-based startup, best known for pioneering Rubisco extraction for human nutrition, has now applied its leaf-protein technology to create Alfalfa Protein Concentrate (APC), a nutrient-dense ingredient designed specifically for pet food.

New Zealand’s green-leaf disruptor, Leaft Foods, is stepping firmly into Asia with a strategic partnership alongside Tokyo-based Lacto Japan. At the heart of this move is Rubisco Protein Isolate, a leaf-derived protein boasting an amino acid profile superior to dairy whey, coupled with the functionality to replace eggs, emulsifiers, and synthetic binders in everyday foods.