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Founded in Canada in 2001, Marcatus QED is a global agri-food and nutrition solutions company helping consumer brands develop customized sourcing, innovative products, and sustainable value chains.
Behind that network are 25 years of partnerships, from 10,000+ farming families across five continents to the world's leading food brands, all working toward one goal: better nutrition, sustainably delivered.
Mission
To nourish people and the planet by advancing education, delivering safe and secure food solutions, and building sustainable, regenerative, and resilient agricultural value chains through trusted global partnerships.
Vision
A world where food and agriculture improve lives, strengthen communities, and create a healthier, more sustainable future for generations to come.
Our Global Customer
Footprint & Network
Live routes across the 50 countries we do business in, weighted to our two hubs — Toronto and our packing operation in India.
Our Ethos
The Ethos That Built Marcatus QED
Marcatus QED was built on quality assurance, boots on the ground, collaborative sourcing, and trusted client partnerships
Quality Assurance
Verification over assumptions
Boots on the Ground
Firsthand local insight
Collaborative Sourcing
Built through collaboration
Trusted Client Partnerships
Working alongside clients
Founder’s Ethos
Built on the Ground.
Built on Trust.
Marcatus QED began in a one-bedroom apartment in Canada in 2001, with a simple conviction: the food system works best when everyone in it thrives, from the farmer planting the seed to the family opening the jar.
We started with boots on the ground, working directly with farmers, factories, partners, and communities. Long before sustainability became a global priority, it was already central to how we operated.
Our ethos is simple: assure quality, collaborate openly, and build every relationship on honesty and trust. We carry our customers' trust on our shoulders, treat their challenges as our own, and continuously work to create stronger, more sustainable solutions together.
What Sets Us Apart
“We don't focus on “sustainable agriculture” alone, we build the business sustainably through a broader ecosystem model, supported by the Marcatus Sustainable program and local field teams who connect knowledge directly to farming communities.”
- End-to-end risk ownership
- Field-level control
- 25 years of proven partnership
- Transparent operations
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Supply chain built for stability
Our Journey
25 Years of Building the Full Value Chain
Marcatus QED was built on quality assurance, boots on the ground, collaborative sourcing, and trusted client partnerships
2001
The Journey Begins
Marcatus QED was founded on four principles: quality assurance, boots on the ground, collaborative sourcing, and strong client relations
2003
Early Innovation in Agriculture
Agricultural innovation became part of the Marcatus QED model early in the company's journey
2006 – 2007
Product Development & Innovation
Marcatus expanded beyond sourcing to help customers develop and commercialize new food products
2008
Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Quality systems, verification, and risk management became formal capabilities across the value chain
2008 – 2009
Responsible Farming
Responsible Farming strengthened how Marcatus worked with farms, suppliers, communities, and the environment
2010 – 2011
Education, Community & Nutrition
Quality systems, verification, and risk management became formal capabilities across the value chain
2012 – 2016
Global Growth & Education at Scale
2017 – 2019
Expanded Product, Packaging & Production Innovation
2020 – 2023
Resilience, Food Security & Community Impact
Nutrition & Next-Generation Value Chain Solutions
Nutrition, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, climate adaptation, and end-to-end value chain solutions came together under one integrated vision.
Meet Our Team
& Join Us
Our People, Our Strength
Marcatus is always looking for people who are interested in shaping our industry. If you think you would be a good addition to our team, please reach out to hr@marcatusqed.com.
