Podcast

S2 Episode 5: Ross Milne — Leaft Foods🌱

27 Jun 2025

The Bold Company Podcast, hosted by Business Canterbury’s Hannah Weeds and Ruffells' Tim McInnes, offers a compelling glimpse into the dynamic world of Canterbury’s business community. In each episode, they sit down with visionaries driving innovation, resilience, and success in the region.

Season 2 Episode 5

The Canterbury Plains are making waves in agritech innovation.

This episode of the Bold Company Podcast features Ross Milne, CEO of Leaf Foods, and his story showcases Kiwi innovation at its finest 🌱

After working with major food companies in China and Europe, Ross returned to Canterbury to lead Leaf Foods, a company that's shaking up the food production system. Their goal? To get five times more protein per hectare compared to traditional dairy farming.

Leaf Foods is making serious waves in the alt-protein space, right here in Canterbury. They’ve cracked a century-old challenge, secured backing from major investors, and are collaborating with local farmers to transform the way we grow and consume food. From science lab to supermarket shelf, this is innovation worth hearing about.

Ross takes a no-nonsense approach to business: "We have to do three times more with the money that we have than any other company." This mindset keeps them agile and laser-focused on their mission to create sustainable food that people actually want to eat.