The CAC is the national trade association for the coffee industry in Canada. The mission of the organization is to be a spokesperson for industry issues and manage government policy areas that affect the industry. Memberships is open to all businesses that are part of the coffee industry in Canada (roasters, retailers, importers, suppliers).
- Detailed information about the consumption of coffee and the coffee industry in Canada
- Support government policy affecting the coffee industry
- Customs
- Coffee definitions and labeling practices
- Health policy for coffee and caffeine
- Trade
- Annual conferences for members
- Members gain access to more information on the website
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The Tea Association of Canada is a not-for-profit organization focused on representing the tea industry in Canada. The association is interested in providing education and information to the public, as well as continuing to be the authority for the tea industry in Canada.
- Information on tea and health
- Details on how to cook with tea
- Industry information and Canadian statistics
- Tea Education – Tea Sommeliers
International
International Coffee Organization
This website is a wealth of information for almost any aspect of the coffee manufacture, import and export industries. The International Coffee Organization is focused on facilitating communication between governments, furthering the sustainable coffee economy, increasing coffee consumption worldwide, improving the quality of coffee, amongst a multitude of other initiatives.
The NCA represents the interests of the American coffee industry with the government and helps advance the issues of the industry within international trade.
The ECF represents the coffee manufacturing and roasting industry for countries in the European Union and was created to represent the joint interests of the European soluble coffee manufacturing industry, the green coffee trade and the coffee roasting industry.
International statistics, historical overview and a tea trade directory.
This website is a wealth of information for almost any aspect of the coffee manufacture, import and export industries. The International Coffee Organization is focused on facilitating communication between governments, furthering the sustainable coffee economy, increasing coffee consumption worldwide, improving the quality of coffee, amongst a multitude of other initiatives.
- The ICO was created in 1963 in London with assistance from the United Nations. There are 77 member countries (45 exporting countries, 32 importing countries). ICO members account for 97% of world coffee production and 80% of coffee consumption.
- Coffeeline – Online library of statistics, reports, ICAs.
- Comprehensive lists of associations for producing/consuming countries
- Resources for fair trade and organic certifications, sustainability and initiatives focused on the environment
- Coffee and health reports
- Coffee sector finance
- Strategic reports
- Available in English/French/Spanish/Portugese
The NCA represents the interests of the American coffee industry with the government and helps advance the issues of the industry within international trade.
- Conducts National Coffee Drinking Trends survey of the market in the United States
- Provides statistical research for its members
- Additional benefits are for members only
Tea Association of the USA
The Tea Association of the USA is comprised of the Tea Council of the USA and the Specialty Tea Institute. Their goals are to maintain industry standards and represent the industry in discussions with state, federal, regulatory and international governments.
European Coffee Federation The Tea Association of the USA is comprised of the Tea Council of the USA and the Specialty Tea Institute. Their goals are to maintain industry standards and represent the industry in discussions with state, federal, regulatory and international governments.
- Provides information on tea and health
- Career information
- Tea certification program
The ECF represents the coffee manufacturing and roasting industry for countries in the European Union and was created to represent the joint interests of the European soluble coffee manufacturing industry, the green coffee trade and the coffee roasting industry.
- Provides statistics and stock information for the European market
- European Coffee Report (issued each June)
- European Standard Coffee Contracts
- Market overview reports
- Coffee facts and figures
International statistics, historical overview and a tea trade directory.
- Media centre contains recent press releases, governmental reports, newspaper articles and editorials, and other information pertaining to the beverage industry in Canada
- Self-described as a national industry association representing the broad spectrum of brands and companies that manufacture and distribute beverages consumed in Canada.
