8th June 2026 Lacto Japan / LeaftAgritech startup Leaft Foods has doubled down on its relationship Lacto Japan, announcing a strategic investment from the Japanese specialty food ingredient distributor.
15th December 2025 Ingredient / LeaftAgritech startup Leaft Foods has formed a partnership right on its doorstep, turning to Foodstuffs South Island to test its pioneering protein ingredient.
24th October 2025 Leaft“Years of intentional development specifically for pet food applications” come to fruition, with Leaft launching its first Rubisco-powered pet food ingredient.
16th September 2025 Ingredient / LeaftAgritech startup strikes a deal with a Japanese specialty food ingredient distributor to get its plant protein into the hands of the country’s leading food manufacturers.
6th December 2023 Callaghan Innovation / LeaftLeaft Foods has been selected as a recipient of the Ārohia Innovation Trailblazer grant.
15th September 2022 Investment / LeaftThe US investor wrote the first cheque into Impossible Foods and led a $22m Series A in a Kiwi venture – what is it looking for and why NZ?
8th April 2022 Investment / LeaftInvestors include Rocket Lab-backer Khosla Ventures, a new Ngāi Tahu vehicle, and Kiwi-born US-based NBA star Steven Adams.
31st March 2021 Leaft / SFFFThe plant protein startup secures $8m from MPI for a five-year R&D programme.
