Canada
CAC Conference stressed the need to do more for the entire supply chain
The Coffee Association of Canada virtually gathered the coffee community on 16 and 17 November, with informative and entertaining reflections and concrete strategies that embodied the conference’s theme of Refilling Our Cup.
New e-commerce marketplace gives buyers direct access to Brazilian micro lots
A marketplace for coffees vetted by Cup of Excellence National Jurists has launched for buyers in the US, Canada and the UK.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Origins, Product news
Tea and Herbal Association mid-year meet up encourages the industry to Level Up
On 28 September 2021, the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) hosted a two-hour virtual event, Level Up, to provide valued insights on international logistics, diminishing carbon emissions, and an overview of the consumer buying practices. Anne-Marie Hardie reports.
The Tea Spot streamlines Canadian sales, offers special discount in honour of Canada Day
The Tea Spot now ships to customers in Canada with door-to-door tracking and duties/taxes paid upfront.
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee offers first look at new production facility
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc has offered a first look at its new state-of-the-art production facility in Delta, British Columbia.
Canada supports innovative solutions to single-use coffee pods
The Government of Canada has committed to banning single-use plastics and is encouraging innovators to develop alternatives, starting with granting a $1 million investment to NEXE Innovations.
NEXE achieves key composting milestone for upcoming Nespresso-compatible coffee pods
The results from the Canada-based company’s tests meet key requirements for certification as compostable in both North American and European markets.
Blending, roasting & processing, Equipment & packaging, Sustainability
Australian kombucha brand launches in the UK
Remedy has become the first kombucha brand to be stocked in UK Tesco Superstores.
Covid-19’s effect on tea origins and production
Last week, the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) held a two-day virtual North American Tea Conference under the theme, “The Present Reimagined.” The event offered a strong mix of presentations covering the impact of Covid-19 on Canadian consumption trends, consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns, as well as the pandemic’s effect on the global tea industry.
Westholme Tea Company celebrates 10 years
To commemorate its anniversary, Westholme Tea Company will be officially launching new creative products from both of its co-founders.
Starbucks strawless lids now available across US and Canada
A recyclable, strawless lid is the new standard for iced beverages in Starbucks stores.
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.