Sustainability Snippets: Leaf protein, Sustainable September and more

Leaf protein, Sustainable September, blended proteins and more feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets

Leaf protein, Sustainable September, blended proteins and more feature in this edition of Sustainability SnippetsLeaf-powered protein: Leaft blazes new trail in APAC with Lacto JapanExclusive: New Zealand-based Leaft Foods partners with Lacto Japan to bring its leaf protein into staple categories such as bakery and dairy foods

Leaft’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.

Blended proteins show promise for Asia’s food securityNECTAR to unveil consumer insights that may pave the way for mainstream adoption across Asia

The findings will be based on 40 products currently being tested by a few hundred consumers in Singapore – a demographically diverse market that reflects taste preferences across Asia Pacific.

The study aims to accelerate the shift to alternative proteins by prioritising taste, said NECTAR, a San Francisco-based non-profit under climate philanthropy Food System Innovations (FSI).

Is food and drink failing the planet? Share your view nowThe global food and drink industry’s biggest sustainability call to action has kicked off in the first month-long Sustainable September event

Starting 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.

Sustainability isn’t going away: and neither is cattle farmingRegulatory priorities may be shifting but climate risks, investor trust and consumer demand make industry action non-negotiable

At a time when margins are squeezed, trade faces uncertainty and environmental regulation is under pressure, why should your company continue to invest in sustainability?

Alternative materials market strengthens as sustainability declinesAs the need for alternatives becomes clearer, sustainability fades into the background

Gone are the days when raw ingredients for food and beverage were easily accessible. Ingredients such as cocoa and coffee now come with a hefty price tag.

Now, yields are being reduced by climatic pressures, crop pests and unpredictable weather patterns.