Exclusive: New Zealand-based Leaft Foods partners with Lacto Japan to bring its leaf protein into staple categories such as bakery and dairy foodsLeaft’s Rubisco Protein Isolate is extracted from green leaves – a novel protein source positioned as both sustainable and versatile in alternative protein development. The partnership aims to accelerate sustainable nutrition in Asia Pacific by pairing Leaft’s technology with Lacto Japan’s established presence in dairy and food manufacturing. The global food and drink industry’s biggest sustainability call to action has kicked off in the first month-long Sustainable September eventStarting with the launch of a global, anonymous pulse check poll, Sustainable September is set to both celebrate and challenge the sector that feeds the world to become more sustainable. As the need for alternatives becomes clearer, sustainability fades into the backgroundGone are the days when raw ingredients for food and beverage were easily accessible. Now, yields are being reduced by climatic pressures, crop pests and unpredictable weather patterns.