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Growing Our Future Podcast - Episode 58

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.  

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