We extend a warm welcome to all our valued members. Your participation is not only appreciated—it is essential. Our members are the backbone of the organic industry and the driving force behind the work we do at COTA. Your commitment strengthens our collective voice and advances the entire organic value chain.
COTA is always open to welcoming new members. We encourage you to share the unique opportunities and benefits of membership with your colleagues and industry partners. Together, we can continue to shape a vibrant, sustainable future for organic in Canada and beyond.
1. Ferme Coopérative du Moulin
Based in Quebec, Ferme Coopérative du Moulin is a worker co-operative producing organic vegetables and heirloom seeds since 2020, certified by Québec vrai since 2024. They also offer fermented products like sauerkraut. Their diverse seed varieties and fresh seasonal produce are available through their website.
🔗 https://fermecoopdumoulin.com/
2. Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)
HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a global business hub through exhibitions, trade missions, and research. With 51 offices worldwide, it creates business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in local Asian and international markets. Its Food Expo PRO is Asia’s key food trade event, showcasing innovations and opportunities across the food and beverage sector.
🔗 https://www.hktdc.com
3. La Siembra Co-operative, Inc.
La Siembra manufactures and trades in Fairtrade and organic chocolate, cocoa, hot chocolate, coffee, sugar, and coconut under the Camino brand. Based in Canada, it partners with small-scale farmers around the world with the goal of supporting social and economic development. Its high-quality, sustainable products are sold in international markets such as the USA, Japan, and Australia.
🔗 https://www.camino.ca
4. Pacific Agricultural Certification Society (PACS)
PACS is a Canadian non-profit leader in organic certification, accredited under both the Canada Organic Regime (COR) and the BC Certified Organic Program (BCCOP). Serving farms and processors of all sizes, PACS is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency supporting the continued growth and credibility of the organic sector in Canada.
🔗 https://www.pacscertifiedorganic.ca
5. Sonic Milling Systems (True Crops)
From the heartland of the Canadian Prairies, True Crops, produces premium oat-based products using patent-pending Sonic Milling Technology for private brands and True Crops. They offer organic, allergen-free concentrates and powders that support sustainable, plant-based innovations for manufacturing. Available for licensing, their technology solutions serve categories such as dairy alternatives, baking, baby food, nutritional bars, and more.
🔗 https://pacificridgecorp.com/technologies/sonic-milling/
6. Tootsi Impex
Since 1986, Tootsi Impex has been a leading importer, manufacturer, and distributor serving North America and global markets. With over 1,500 products and with its own brands Yupik and Elan, they offer organic and premium ingredients to retail, food service, and industrial sectors. Services include sourcing, co-manufacturing, and packaging from state-of-the-art facilities in Canada and the USA.
🔗 https://www.tootsi.com
7. VM & Associates
VM & Associates is a strategic sales consultancy specializing in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. With deep market insight and industry connections, they help emerging and established brands grow through tailored sales strategies, retail partnerships, and distribution development across competitive markets.