Founded in 2004, Kefiplant has grown into a Canadian manufacturer of fermented botanical ingredients, combining more than two decades of fermentation expertise with industrial-scale production for food and beverage manufacturers worldwide.
At Kefiplant, our rhythm is set by the plants we ferment. We believe in the power of our fermentation technology — but even more in what it makes possible.
Better solutions for formulators. Better products for brands. And ultimately, food and beverages people can genuinely enjoy and feel good about, without any compromise. Because a better product should feel as good as it tastes.
The joy of creating.
The joy of eating well.
The joy of feeling good.
A joy that travels all the way from formulation to digestion.
From our beginnings in 2004 to the commercial-scale operation we are today, Kefiplant has built more than two decades of expertise in botanical fermentation and the manufacturing of fermented ingredients for food and beverage applications.
Driven by a passion for botanicals and fermentation, Chantale Houle founded Kefiplant in 2004. Long before fermentation became a growing movement, she saw the potential in combining plants and fermentation in new ways.
Just three years after Kefiplant was founded, its first patent was approved in 2007, recognizing the fermentation process the team had been developing and refining.
Kefiplant begins exporting to the United States in 2010, followed by Australia in 2013. What started in Quebec was beginning to find its place with manufacturers around the world.
Driven by growing demand for fermented black tea (kombucha), Kefiplant launches a $10.6 million expansion project to significantly increase its production capacity. The expansion marks a major step in the company’s growth and its ability to support commercial-scale demand.
During the pandemic, Kefiplant’s R&D team turned its focus to exploring the fermentation of new botanicals and uncovering new formulation possibilities. This work led to new solutions for sugar and sodium reduction, as well as flavor enhancement.
Today, Kefiplant is experiencing growing demand for its fermented botanical ingredients and formulation solutions internationally. With 22 years of expertise behind us, we continue to innovate, expand into new markets and explore what fermentation can make possible.
Our support goes beyond manufacturing the ingredients in our fermented ingredient portfolio. Our team works alongside food and beverage manufacturers to integrate fermented botanicals into finished products, from initial testing to formulation trials and optimization.
In our formulation lab, customers can test applications, explore different inclusion levels and see firsthand how our ingredients perform within their products.
Test our fermented ingredients directly in food and beverage applications.
Explore inclusion levels and identify the right approach for your formulation.
Work alongside our team to evaluate results and optimize ingredient integration.
With 12 million liters of annual production capacity, Kefiplant combines specialized botanical fermentation infrastructure with the reliability and scalability required to supply fermented ingredients for commercial food and beverage manufacturing.
Annual Production Capacity
Commercial Formats
Dedicated to Botanical Fermentation
Designed for Commercial Supply
At Kefiplant, we are committed to delivering fermented botanical ingredients that meet high standards of safety, quality, consistency and excellence.
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From our facility in Quebec, Canada, Kefiplant supplies fermented botanical ingredients to food and beverage manufacturers across North America, Europe and international markets.
Our commitment to fermentation-driven innovation has earned recognition from Quebec's food industry. These distinctions highlight our work in developing innovative ingredients and formulation solutions, particularly for sugar and sodium reduction.
Recognizing Kefiplant's innovative solutions for reducing sugar and sodium in food and beverage formulations.
Recognizing Kefiplant's innovation and contribution to the food industry.
Winner of Le Match, a DUX competition highlighting innovative companies in the food industry.
Recipient of the Special Recognition Award at the 2026 DUX Grand Prix.
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