Please complete and submit to apply for CAC membership.
Date: 2026-02-09
A business that is a sole practitioner, a partnership, or a corporation engaged in the blending, roasting packaging and distribution of coffee in Canada and for sale in Canada.
A business that is a sole practitioner, a partnership, or a corporation, operating retail foodservice coffee businesses in Canada, providing direct sales to the consumer. Businesses roasting coffee exclusively for (e.g., 90%+) sales through their own retail outlet or by mail order, shall qualify for this subcategory of membership as determined by the Board.
A business selling coffee within another business, including but not limited to Grocery Stores, Convenience Stores and or Gas Stations. Offerings of private label or branded offerings / concepts as determined by the Board. This category applies to retailers whose primary channel is not coffee; however, business is focused on promotion of coffee being sold through grocery or convenience formats.
A business engaged in the importation, brokering, or trading of green coffee for supply to Canadian roasters, manufacturers, or distributors, as determined by the Board.
A business providing coffee, equipment, products, or services to offices, workplaces, institutions, or allied sectors of the coffee industry. This includes workplace coffee service providers, coffee related equipment suppliers, packaging companies, logistics providers, and other businesses allied to the Canadian coffee trade.
Coffee growers, producers, exporters, producing-country organizations, or industry associations involved in the production and export of green coffee, as determined by the Board.
If you are a non-profit organization please contact our office.
3-1 equivalency factor is utilized for soluble to R&G To see which fee schedule category your organization falls under, please download the fee schedule.
Please review our bylaws before submitting your application.
Once your application is approved, you will be contacted to complete payment. Payments under $15,000 can be made by credit card, and payments over $15,000 can be made by EFT, E-Transfer or cheque.
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