Canada
ICO reports coffee prices fall for the third consecutive month
In its June green coffee report, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) announced that prices decreased for the third consecutive month.
21 May — An international day to celebrate tea
Celebrated for the first time this year, International Tea Day offers the opportunity to recognise the importance of the tea industry, from seed to cup, to raise public awareness of the importance of the tea industry and its workers, and to improve the tea value chain.
Tea and Herbal Association of Canada celebrates International Tea Day with “SofaSummit”
To celebrate International Tea Day on 21 May, Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) president, Shabnam Weber, will host a SofaSummit and visit 13 countries and 14 time zones between 9 EST and 7:30 EST.
Tea origin responses to Covid-19 outbreak
The Tea Association of the USA has issued an update on origin tea countries’ responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Westholme Tea to host its first annual Tea Harvest Festival
Westholme Tea Company, Canada’s first and only tea farm, is hosting its first annual Westholme Tea Harvest Festival from 29-31 May 2020, which will celebrate the company’s commitment to creating the most authentic tea culture experience in 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.