Eshbal Functional Food Inc.
Eshbal Functional Food Inc. is a food-tech company specializing in the development and manufacturing of gluten-free and "Better for You" food products and dietary supplements. The company's mission is to make healthy eating accessible and enjoyable, aiming to improve quality of life through functional food solutions. While its primary operational base and manufacturing facilities are located in Kibbutz Ma'anit, Israel, the publicly traded entity is incorporated in British Columbia, Canada, with a North American office in Vancouver.
Eshbal offers a diverse portfolio of over 300 SKUs, including more than 80 proprietary gluten-free items. Its product range encompasses flours, baked goods, protein snacks, dietary supplements, and superfoods, often utilizing natural ingredients like teff and chia. The company also develops sugar-free, vegan, and low-carb options, as well as sugar substitutes, sports nutrition products, fortified powders, cereals, spreads, and syrups. These products are distributed across retail, foodservice, and online channels, catering to various dietary needs and preferences.
Eshbal Functional Food Inc. is a publicly traded company on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol ESBL. The company has been actively pursuing a North American expansion strategy, marked by recent acquisitions including Gluten Free Nation in February 2026 and a majority interest in Dare to Be Different Foods in November 2025. Leadership includes CEO Tomer Bar-Meir, CFO Gadi Levin, and CCO Avi Markus, with Yuval Levy serving as Chairman. In March 2026, Natalie Ben-Zur was appointed as VP, Online & Business Operations for North America, further strengthening the company's focus on this key market.
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