Ross Milne, Leaft Foods | Unlocking the Nutritional Potential of Leaf Proteins

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In this episode of the Protein Production Technology International Podcast, we speak with Ross Milne from Leaft Foods, a New Zealand-based company working to unlock the potential of leaf proteins as a new source of sustainable nutrition.
Ross discusses the nutritional potential of Rubisco, a protein found naturally in green leaves, and why its essential amino acid profile and digestibility could make it an important new ingredient for the future of food. He explains how Leaft Foods is moving beyond simply replacing conventional proteins, instead exploring new nutritional and functional possibilities through leaf-derived protein.
The conversation also explores Leaft Foods' Leaft Blade (leaftblade.com) consumer product, which combines Rubisco protein with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. Ross shares how the company is developing applications across products such as yogurt, bakery, and milk, while working to deliver high levels of nutrition in efficient formats.
Looking further ahead, Ross discusses the growing global demand for protein and food, the importance of producing more nutrition per hectare of land, and why the future of food may increasingly focus on broader measures of nutrition, including satiety, cognitive health, recovery, and overall wellness.