Plant Protein,
pure and simple
For better plant protein
We believe that consumers and formulators alike deserve high quality plant protein. So, we’re uprooting the food and beverage industry’s perception of plant-based proteins by producing ingredients that exceed standards for purity, solubility, taste, and more.
Committed to solving functional challenges and dedicated to overcoming taste and mouthfeel issues, we’re delivering a better plant protein, but we’re not stopping there.
We’re delivering a better way to experience the plant-based world.
From dairy and meat alternatives, to baked goods and beverages, and beyond – our research and development team at Merit see countless application possibilities and treat each one as an opportunity to serve our partners and their consumers better.
At Merit Functional Foods, we’re making plant protein, pure and simple.
Ryan Bracken
Co-CEO
Ryan has over 18 years of experience in food manufacturing, most recently as VP of Innovation at Manitoba Harvest. He previously led the financing, development, and commissioning of Hemp Oil Canada’s 40,000-square foot facility.
Ryan Bracken
Co-CEO
Barry Tomiski
Co-CEO
With over 30 years of experience in the food industry, Barry most recently led Manitoba Harvest as COO. He has previous sales and operational leadership roles at Cargill and Maple Leaf Foods.
Barry Tomiski
Co-CEO
Dustin Cosgrove
Vice President of Sales
Dustin has over 11 years of sales leadership experience within food industry, specializing in protein ingredient solutions (dairy and plant-based) for food, beverage, and nutrition companies globally.
Dustin Cosgrove
Vice President of Sales
Tara Kozlowich
Vice President of Marketing
Tara has over 16 years of experience in consumer packaged goods, specializing in Natural Product Marketing. She most recently held senior-level marketing roles at Sol Cuisine and Manitoba Harvest.
Tara Kozlowich
Vice President of Marketing
Dan Kraft
Vice President of Operations
Dan has 18 years of experience in the food and grain business where he has had senior-level roles in both Operations and Supply Chain functions.
Dan Kraft
Vice President of Operations
Alexandra Fontaine
Director of Food Safety & Quality
Alexandra has over 10 years of Food Safety & Quality Assurance leadership. Her expertise is in Canada and US regulatory and GFSI compliance.
Alexandra Fontaine
Director of Food Safety & Quality
Jeff Casper
Research & Development
Jeff has 20 years of experience in product and ingredient development and commercialization. His experience has spanned from grain-based food and beverage to sweeteners, fats and oils, and dairy.
Jeff Casper
Research & Development
Lisa Baldwin, CPHR
Director of Human Resources
Lisa has over 10 years of strategic Human Resources leadership. She’s a business partner to senior leadership in matters of employee relations, talent management, and development, culture, and talent acquisition.
Lisa Baldwin, CPHR
Director of Human Resources
Dave Bosshart
Plant Manager
Dave has 19 years in plant management in a manufacturing environment. His expertise is in food production plants, feed mill startups, plant management and capital expansion, rendering facility plant management, maintenance management, and capital expansions.
Dave Bosshart
Plant Manager
Chris McLeod
Director of Finance
Chris has 30 years of experience in the agriculture industry, the last 5 in feed manufacturing with Trouw Nutrition Canada and prior to that 10 years in food manufacturing with Richardson Oilseed. During his career he has had senior-level roles in Finance, IT and Operations.
Alexandra Fontaine
Director of Food Safety & Quality
Sustainability
Environmentally friendly plant protein.
Clean products for a cleaner planet
At Merit Functional Foods, we’re committed to sustainability and improved outcomes for our planet. That’s why we’re working so hard to develop plant proteins that can change the way the world’s consumers get their protein—a necessary nutrient.
We strive to create quality proteins, carefully produced and extracted from Canadian-sourced peas and canola, that can feed the world and improve the life of our planet and our planet’s people. Contact us to learn more!
Let’s grow together.
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