
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.

Sustainability
Sustainably sourced
plant protein.

Did you know that where your plant protein is sourced and made has a significant impact on carbon footprint?
At Merit Functional Foods, we’re committed to sustainability and improved outcomes for our planet. That’s why we’re working so tirelessly to develop plant proteins that can change the way the world’s consumers get their protein—a necessary nutrient.
We strive to create high-quality proteins, carefully produced and extracted from Canadian-sourced peas and canola at our state-of-the-art facility, that can feed the world and improve the life of our planet and our planet’s people.
Our Innovative Team of Experts

Ryan Bracken
Co-CEO

Dustin Cosgrove
Vice President of Sales

Tara Kozlowich
Vice President of Marketing

Dan Kraft
Vice President of Operations
Dan oversees the plant operations, supply chain, and grain procurement teams at Merit. He has over 18 years of experience in the food and grain business, having worked with companies such as Cargill and Maple Leaf Foods, where he specialized in Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Dan Kraft
Vice President of Operations

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.
Chris McLeod
Director of Finance

Jeff Casper
Technical Advisor

Lisa Baldwin, CPHR
Director of People, Culture and Safety
Let’s grow together.
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