The 12th Annual Conference took place on June 11-12, 2003 at the Inn On The Park Hotel in Toronto.

Over 100 industry representatives attended informative educational sessions, keynote presentations, and an enhanced exhibitor display.
This year’s conference provided a timely platform for discussion on current industry initiatives and critical issues. Highlights included informative presentations by distinguished speakers….

Exhibitors Display The following exhibitors showcased their latest innovations, products and services throughout the conference program.

Alfa Cappuccino Imports

Aroma Nica

Blue River Trading

Bunn-O-Matic Corp.

Coffee Assoc. of Canada

Conference Cup

Dairy Farmers of Ontario

Eland Logistics

Kerry Foodservice/Oscar’s

Merisant ‘EQUAL:

Supramatic

TransFair Canada

Industry Reception and Dinner
Participants enjoyed refreshments and dinner among friends and colleagues. An exhilarating performance by the Yakudo Japanese Drummers kicked off this event.

Dinner speaker Dr. Nestor Osorio, Executive Director of the International Coffee Organization provided personal insight on the current international coffee situation and its impact on coffee producers. His presentation also addressed the importance of Canada's re-entry into the international coffee organization.

The weather held out for our Annual Golf Tournament. Participants played at the ever-challenging Royal Woodbine Golf Club Our appreciation is extended once again to John Phillips, Mother Parker’s Tea & Coffee for his ongoing participation as the Tournament Chair.

Conference Sponsorship

We thank the following sponsors for their contribution towards the success of this event!

Platinum
Tim Hortons, Kraft Canada

Gold
Nestlé Canada

Industry Reception & Dinner
Eland Logistics
A. Holliday & Company
Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee
rgc Coffee
Sonoco Canada Corporation

Entertainment
Eland Logistics

Lunch
Reunion Island Coffee

Speaker Sessions
Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee
N.J. Douek & Sons

Refreshment Breaks
Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee

Golf Tournament Lunch
Zavida Coffee Company

Hole & Prize Sponsors
Balzac Bros., Bunn-O-Matic Corp., A. Holliday & Co,
Eland Logistics, Illy Espresso Canada, Kraft Canada, Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee, Nestlé Canada,
rgc Coffee, Sonoco Canada Corporation, Tim Hortons