ImportInfo Newsletter January 2024

New Supply Offers: January 2024

TFO Canada received 26 new supply offers in these categories:

17 – Food products and beverages (Inc. seafood)
3 – Home Décor, Giftware and Crafts
2 – Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals and Natural Health Products
2 – Furniture (Indoor and Outdoor)
1 – Industrial Goods, Machinery, Parts and Raw Materials
1 – Fashion Accessories

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TFO Canada to host a Canadian buyers mission to New World Crafts Guatemala!

La Antigua, Guatemala from 4-7th March, 2024

New World Crafts (NWC) is one of the most important trade shows for handmade home décor, gifts, and personal accessories in Guatemala and Central America. For the past fourteen years, NWC has offered the best selection of handmade goods, with modern and contemporary designs inspired by handcrafted traditions and the cultural richness of Guatemala. The event offers a range of articles made of different materials and techniques; among them: textiles, wood products, ceramic, natural fibers, candles, leather, jewelry, blown glass, recycled material, and forged steel. A must-attend event for designers and companies of handcrafted goods.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with 15 qualified home décor and artisan exporters with experience exporting to the United States and European markets. TFO Canada offers the following incentives for selected importers* to participate in the Canadian Buyers Mission:

Round trip ticket from Canada to La Antigua, Guatemala
Passes to the show
Independent designate space for private B2B meetings with the 15 selected Guatemalan exporters (and some others participating in the show).
One-day field trip to visit Guatemala artisans to explore techniques and styles
One-day field trip visit to select Guatemala exporter’s facilities.
Lunches during the trade show.
Local transportation Airport – Hotel – Airport

If you are interested in participating in this buyer mission, and learning more about the companies please contact our Associate:

Linda Adimora

Email: Linda.Adimora@tfocanada.ca

Tel: +1 778-533-3987

*Only 8 Canadian Importers will be selected.

TFO Canada to host a Canadian buyers mission to Honduras in the Coffee Sector!

San Pedro Sula, Honduras from 21-24th March, 2024

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with 14 qualified coffee producers with experience exporting to the United States and European markets.

TFO Canada offers the following incentives for selected importers* to participate in the Canadian Buyers Mission:

Round trip ticket from Canada to San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Independent designate space for private B2B meetings with the 14 selected Honduran producers.
Coffee Tasting session
One-day and half field trip to visit Honduran producers and their facilities.
Lunches during the B2B meetings and field trip.
Local transportation Airport – Hotel – Airport
Support on hotel reservations to benefits of a corporate rate

If you are interested to participate in this buyer mission, and learn more about the companies please contact our Associate:

Mengo McCall

Email: mengo.mccall@tfocanada.ca

*Only 8 Canadian Importers will be selected.

Other Upcoming Trade Missions in 2024 include:

Buyers Mission to Indonesia in the processed foods sector
Buyers Mission to Madagascar in the Agrofood, Essential Oils and Cosmetics Sectors.
Buyers Mission to East Africa – Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda in the Agro-foods sector!
Exporters Mission from Africa and Indonesia to SIAL Canada 2024

Watch out for more information coming soon!

Trends in Trade:

New filing requirement in effect: CBCA businesses must begin to file individuals with significant control information

Starting January 22, 2024, all privately owned federal businesses incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) are required to submit information on individuals with significant control (ISC). An ISC can be demonstrated by meeting any of the following criteria:

Owning, controlling or directing 25% or more shares, either individually, jointly, or in concert with one or more individuals.
Having control over the corporation in practice, even if you do not own any shares.
Meeting a combination of any of these factors.

This information needs to be filed with Corporations Canada at the same time as the business’s annual return. This applies to businesses upon incorporation, after amalgamation, or after continuance (import) to the CBCA. Corporation Canada advises that the new Federal Register will be publicly shared on their website. Learn more!