Food Navigator: Leaft blazes new trail in APAC with Lacto Japan

Originally published by Food Navigator on September 9, 2025 Author: Audrey Yow This Food Navigator article highlights Leaft’s partnership with Lacto Japan as a significant step in taking Rubisco protein from innovation to global scale. Lacto Japan’s technical depth and access to established food manufacturers provide a strong pathway for Rubisco to be adopted in real products, at commercial volumes, in one of the world’s most demanding markets. For Leaft, this collaboration signals a shift from proof of concept to execution — embedding our protein into existing supply chains and accelerating m