The Power of Plants - Unlocking the future of protein with Maury Leyland Penno
In this episode of Growing Our Future, host Katie Rodwell speaks with Maury Leyland Penno, co-founder of Leaft Foods. Maury explains how Leaft Foods extracts the enzyme rubisco from lucerne to produce a highly functional, nutritionally rich plant-based protein—one that also contributes to solving environmental challenges. She shares insights into the science, the market potential, and why diversification matters for the future of New Zealand agriculture.