About Us

Set up formally in 2021, founder Luke Townsend has nearly twenty years experience in bio-based food ingredients and the plant-based food industry, including 10 years working with DuPont Nutrition & Health (Solae/Danisco and now IFF).

With a strong commercial and development background, Luke began with the principles of processed meat production, whilst passionately working with clients large and small to create meat alternatives with soya protein for the changing market. 

As DuPont's business strategy changed, Luke opted to join a San Francisco start up and extend the knowledge in plant-based foods by working with Chlorella microalgae. Chlorella in particular is becoming increasingly important in the quest for healthy, nutritious and functional ingredients, whilst Schizochytrium is the source of Omega 3 fatty acids.

New Leaf Foods represent a number of ingredient suppliers as UK & Ireland agent and distributor. Ingredient sales and distribution are through our joint venture partner Andina Ingham Ltd who are BRC AA approved.

We also have a range of clients we consult, seeking guidance on-go-to-market strategy, product development and protein strategy.

Please get in touch to discuss how we can support your business with plant proteins, omega 3, breading, cereals and functional ingredients including European gums.