Natasha Flores-Makon is a 6th generation chocolatier and innovative product developer dedicated to creating “better-for-you” chocolate items for nationwide private label customers.
With a deep-rooted passion for sustainability, she focuses on organic and regenerative sourcing practices that enhance cacao quality while supporting local communities. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern nutritional insights, Natasha aims to redefine the chocolate experience, making it both delicious and environmentally responsible.
She believes in the power of chocolate to bring joy while contributing to a healthier body and planet.
Marko served with distinction in the Canadian Armed Forces and, following his honorable discharge, joined the family business as Inventory and Special Projects Manager. In this role, he is responsible for implementing advanced warehouse and production management software systems to ensure precise lot tracking protocols for both ingredients and finished goods.
Marko brings valuable expertise in personnel management and a strong background in operating effectively under high-pressure conditions.
Since 2006. Ben is responsible for the shipment co-ordinations as well as organic compliance, third party audits, quality assurance, compliance management, procurement, trend forecasting, data analysis and FSVP.
Ben’s positive attitude, knowledge and experience makes him and invaluable member of our team.
Jeff has been in chocolate production for over 41 yeas at Godiva Chocolatier and since 2017 acted as Senior Production Manager at Godiva. Jeff joined Defifoods in July 2023 as Plant Manager.
Jeff’s experience range is immense in manufacturing processes; transition from R&D product to full scale production; equipment selection set up and use; staff allocation and training; safety programs; production scheduling. Everything done with a true and proved passion for high quality chocolate production.
Krista has over 25 years of Compliance, Quality Assurance and Quality Control experience. She worked at prestigious food companies.
Krista brings a wealth of compliance accreditations to ensure Defifoods is current in SQF, Organic, Kosher, FDA, ODA and other quality compliance audits certifications.
Karl, our manufacturing technical “hands on” consultant has been involved in manufacture of chocolates for the past 49 years.
He recently retired from his Production Manager role at a national chocolate facility which produces chocolate products for notable brands such as: Nestle, Cadbury, Godiva, Hershey. Karl has been instrumentally involved in the set -up of production and packaging at Defifoods since 2022.
Tim Rogers, retired president of Chris Candies, is supporting Delfifoods on a consulting basis.
With over 30 years of managing all aspects of chocolate manufacturing he is assisting Defifoods in many areas of our operation. His expertise lies in addressing both general and specific opportunities. He identifies potential issues while solving others before they exist. His pragmatic approach to his profession benefits Defifoods and our customers in many ways.Tim is well respected and connected in the chocolate industry.
