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Posted on Tuesday June 28, 2016

On June 22-23, the COTA Board of Directors gathered in Ottawa, ON, for its annual Strategic Planning Retreat. The retreat serves as an opportunity for the Board to unite and discuss the issues COTA has addressed throughout the year, as well as any relevant current issues facing COTA and the organic sector. This year’s meeting […]

Posted on Tuesday June 28, 2016

COTA is calling for nominations for candidates seeking to run for its Board of Directors. Four seats are open for the 2016-2019 term. The COTA Board of Directors is accountable to the membership, sets the organization’s strategic direction, and provides fiduciary and legal oversight. Any COTA trade member in good standing may be nominated, with […]

Posted on Tuesday June 28, 2016

CHFA East will take place September 15–18 at Metro Convention Centre, Toronto, this year. COTA members interested in attending the show are invited to use code E16A27 when registering to receive the COTA member discount. The pre-registration deadline is September 2. After the deadline, members can still receive a $30 discount from the on-site price. […]

Posted on Tuesday June 21, 2016

COTA is once again partnering with The Globe and Mail to produce a Special Report on Organic in Canada’s national newspaper, timed to release at the beginning of Organic Week September 17-25. This is a unique opportunity to highlight your commitment to the organic sector, and to promote your message directly to consumers across the […]

Posted on Tuesday June 21, 2016

Join COTA November 14-19 for a trade mission to Tokyo and Osaka, Japan. This is an excellent opportunity to build visibility of Canada organic brands and meet with Japanese buyers. Canadian organic products that can be exported to Japan include plant and plant-based products that are Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS) eligible, as well as animal products and animal-based processed […]