Canada
IBM Blockchain teams up with Farmer Connect to provide coffee traceability
At the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Farmer Connect and IBM announced a new consumer mobile application called “Thank My Farmer,” which will allow coffee drinkers to trace their coffee to understand its quality and origin, and even support the farmer who grew the beans.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Sustainability
The need to improve FSMSs and HACCPs
While the global merchandising of food commodities remains strong, safety and quality standards between countries differs greatly. Food exporters and importers should evolve trade rules, unify inspection processes and synchronize food related statutes. By Logan Portmann
Awards honour tea changemakers
The Tea Association of the USA and the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada have announced the winners of the 4th annual Sustainability Awards at the North American Tea Conference in Miami for the tea sector.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Sustainability
illy launch Canadian eShop
illycaffè has expanded its e-commerce business into Canada, making the country the fourteenth to have a direct-to-consumer illy eShop.
Ally Coffees now at Metro Logistics in Toronto
Metro Logistics in Toronto, Canada is now carrying a selection of Ally coffees.
TC Transcontinental wins big at PAC Canadian Leadership Awards
TC Transcontinental Packaging has won the Sustainable Packaging category at the 2019 PAC Canadian Leadership Awards with its Harney & Sons Fine Teas recyclable package.
TC Transcontinental appoints new president of packaging sector
Transcontinental Inc has appointed Thomas Morin as president of TC Transcontinental Packaging effective July 1, 2019.
Tim Hortons expands into Thailand
Tim Hortons has entered into an exclusive master franchise and development agreement to develop the Tim Hortons brand in Thailand with WeEat Company.
Co-chairmen of Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee awarded Order of Canada
Co-Chairmen of Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee, Paul Higgins Jr. and Michael Higgins, have been appointed Members of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honor.
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters announces strategic partnership with Claridge
49th Parallel Roasters, a specialty grade coffee company, has formed a strategic partnership with private investment firm, Claridge Inc. Thanks to the Claridge investment, 49th will be broadening its product portfolio, expanding its footprint, and extending its reach to new distribution channels and markets.
Harney & Son’s debuts recyclable pouch from TC Transcontinental
Harney & Sons tea company is debuting a new recyclable pouch for its loose tea products.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Product news
Starbucks Announces Global Holiday Beverages Line Up
The holidays have arrived at Starbucks around the world, with flavours that are symbolic of the season – along with a few surprises.
Annual Holiday Flavours & LE Reusable Cup Hit Starbucks Stores
Holiday-flavoured beverages, the Christmas Blend, seasonal cups and a new limited-edition reusable cup are making their annual debut in Starbucks stores across the United States and Canada today (2 November).
Hōjicha Targets North American & Asian Markets
A favourite among Japanese tea drinkers, “hojicha,” a roasted green tea, is setting its sights on the North American and Asian markets.