Lembas

Fighting Global Malnutrition Through Canadian Innovation

Novel RUTF Solutions

Malnutrition, driven by poverty and war, is the reality for many families. Canada also generates safe, nutrient-rich surplus that often becomes food waste, creating emissions and billions in lost value each year. Lembas is developing Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) from this upcycled surplus—designed to meet the Codex RUTF guidelines and WHO/UNICEF standards—to support families and programs responding to famine and other malnutrition crises. Our aim sits at the intersection of child nutrition, reducing Canadian food loss, and lowering the carbon footprint per carton.

11.2 Mt

Avoidable edible food wasted each year in Canada.

4.82 Mt

Edible food lost during processing & manufacturing

58 Billion

$ worth of edible food lost each year in Canada

25.7 Mt CO₂e/year

Avoidable food-waste emissions

47 %

Share of all food in Canada that ends up wasted (all stages).

41.7 %

Portion of that waste that’s avoidable (edible).

2.3 t CO₂e / tonne

Planning factor: CO₂e avoided for every tonne of edible surplus we rescue.

Upcycling At Source

Verified offtake from Canadian processors/co-ops with full traceability and safety.

Manufacturing in Canada

GMP/HACCP production anchored in Canada’s resilient, diversified agri-food supply chain and coast-to-coast logistics—supporting continuity through disruptions and rapid scale-up. Single-serve sachets, long shelf life, and independent third-party testing.

Supplying Trusted Humanitarian Channels

Through established export hubs and relief pipelines, we provide UNICEF, WFP, ministries of health, and INGOs with a reliable, high-quality product that meets international therapeutic nutrition guidelines and Canada’s GMP/HACCP production standards, backed by full traceability and quality dossiers.

Clear & Verifiable Results

We report treatment courses delivered and environmental impact (tonnes of surplus upcycled and CO₂e avoided), with lot-level traceability you can audit.

Peanut-free RUTF from upcycled Canadian ingredients
Made from surplus pulses, dairy, and fruit/veg streams sourced through Canadian partners—capturing value from safe surplus while ensuring consistent nutrition.
Shelf-stable, no-prep single-serve sachets
Ready to use without water or refrigeration; long shelf life (target 18–24 months) with lot-level traceability on Canadian GMP/HACCP lines.
Standards-aligned therapeutic nutrition
Designed to meet the Codex RUTF Guidelines (2023) and UNICEF Supply Division specifications (pending validation), consistent with WHO treatment guidance.
Powered by Canada’s ecosystem
World-class food safety, dependable processors, and coast-to-coast logistics provide a resilient, high-quality supply built for humanitarian programs.