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Posted on Tuesday October 27, 2015

COTA exhibited at the CONNECT Show—bringing together British Columbia’s hospitality professionals—with media partner Edible Vancouver October 18-19 in Vancouver. As part of an effort to branch out organic and increase market crossovers, COTA connected with dozens of hospitality industry leaders in BC and across Canada. COTA’s market research suggests hospitality and food service will be […]

Posted on Tuesday October 27, 2015

COTA will be hosting an organic pavilion for Canadian companies at SIAL Canada April 13-15, 2016, in Montreal. Organizers are expecting 15,000 visitors from 60 countries during the show. This is the perfect show for companies wishing to do business with major retailers, distributors and food-service brands domestically and internationally. COTA is partnering with SIAL […]

Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2015

Last night’s federal election ended a decade of Conservative government in Ottawa, and ushered in a new Liberal-run Parliament. Though never vocal supporters of organic, the Conservatives oversaw the formal establishment of Canada’s organic sector, with the introduction of national organic standards and regulations, the negotiation of five trade equivalencies, and the investment of millions […]

Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2015

COTA Executive Director Matthew Holmes wrapped-up a 10-day trade mission to Japan and Korea last week. COTA established contacts with over 130 buyers and trade media, as well met with Embassy trade officers and attended the Healthy Ingredients Japan Trade Show. Holmes, along with eight members of the Canadian organic sector, also visited major organic […]

Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2015

Registration is now open for COTA’s incubator booth at BioFach Germany. Only first time exhibitors are eligible. Registration costs $3,000, and includes a tabletop, banners and online exhibitor listing.  All the companies under the COTA incubator booth are eligible for funding (50% of airfare and $200 per diem). This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your products […]