SCA Acquires Q Grader Program: Redefining Global Coffee Quality Standards

In a landmark move for the specialty coffee industry, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has formally acquired the Q Grader Program from the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), marking a significant shift in the global evaluation and education standards for coffee professionals. As reported across multiple sources, this transition—effective from 1 October 2025—will position SCA as […]

Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Pause: What It Means for Canadian Beverage Businesses

President Donald Trump’s abrupt 90-day pause on many of his newly announced tariffs has sent shockwaves through the global economy. Initially, the White House planned to impose wide-ranging levies on nearly all imported goods, aiming to reduce the US trade deficit and bolster domestic manufacturing. While this sudden reprieve offers relief to several trading partners, […]

Organigram’s C$6.2M Acquisition of Collective Project Signals Major Play in THC Beverages

Organigram, Canada’s top cannabis company by market share, has made a strategic move into the U.S. and Canadian cannabis drinks market by acquiring Collective Project Limited (CPL), a fast-growing hemp-derived beverage brand, for an upfront C$6.2 million. Additional milestone and earnout payments could push the deal’s value to C$24 million by 2026. Reported by Stock Titan, Just […]