THE CANADIAN AGRI-FOOD TRADE ALLIANCE

What THE CANADIAN AGRI-FOOD TRADE ALLIANCE does

The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) is a private, non-profit coalition founded in late 1997 and formally incorporated in 2003, headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. CAFTA represents 90% of Canada's agri-food exporters through a coalition of 12 national associations spanning beef, pork, grains, oilseeds, pulses, soy, cereals, crop protection, sugar, processed food, and seafood, augmented by Friends of CAFTA in aquaculture, meat processing, seeds, and greenhouse vegetables. The member sectors collectively generate over C$90 billion in annual exports across nearly 200 countries and support over one million Canadian jobs.

CAFTA's core function is policy advocacy and trade negotiation representation rather than technology product delivery. The organization conducts government relations with Global Affairs Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and Finance Canada; participates in international forums including the WTO, CPTPP, CUSMA/USMCA review processes, and the Tri-National Agricultural Accord; issues press releases, newsletters, and opinion pieces; and makes formal appearances before House of Commons and Senate committees. It maintains active social media channels (X and LinkedIn) and a website at cafta.org.

CAFTA's business model is membership-fee based. The coalition is funded entirely by dues from its national member associations; it does not sell products, licenses, or services and does not generate commercial revenue. Governance is by a Board of Directors in which each member association nominates one director, led by an Executive Director. The organization has no subsidiaries, no parent company, and no external equity ownership. Strategic priorities currently center on CUSMA/USMCA renewal advocacy ahead of the July 2026 Joint Review and expansion of coalition membership across additional agri-food verticals.

Name

THE CANADIAN AGRI-FOOD TRADE ALLIANCE

Legal name

Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA)

Website

https://cafta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) is a non-profit coalition of 12 national associations that advocates for open, rules-based international trade on behalf of 90% of Canada's agri-food exporters.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues and associations: CAFTA operates as a non-profit coalition funded by membership dues from its national agricultural industry associations. The organization does not generate commercial revenue from products or services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CAFTA is a non-profit coalition formed in 1997 that advocates for an open, predictable, and rules-based international trading environment for Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector. It represents 90% of Canada's agri-food exporters through 12 national association members and works to secure trade agreements and defend existing market access.

Product overview

CAFTA is a trade advocacy coalition, not a product company. It provides no technology products, software, or services. Its offering consists of policy advocacy, trade negotiation representation, and industry coordination for Canadian agri-food exporters. CAFTA represents agricultural trade interests through a coalition of national organizations advocating for open, rules-based international trading conditions. There are no distinct software products, modules, or technology offerings to enumerate.

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Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• C$92.8 billion in agri-food exports represented by members in 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026National association representing Canada's seafood farmers. Generates over $6 billion in economic activity, $2.03 billion in GDP, and employs over 18,000. Joins as Friend of CAFTA bringing aquaculture perspective to trade advocacy.
• North American Agricultural CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Coalition of nearly 160 North American agricultural organizations calling for CUSMA/USMCA renewal and strengthening. CAFTA delegation joined meetings in Washington with congressional committees and federal officials ahead of July 1, 2026 joint review.
• Canadian Meat Council (CMC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026National voice of Canada's federally licensed red meat industry representing packers, processors, and suppliers across beef, pork, veal, lamb, and bison sectors. Generates $43.8 billion in annual sales, about 25% of all Canadian food processing. Joins as Friend of CAFTA.
• Tri-National Agricultural AccordcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025CAFTA participated in Tri-National Agricultural Accord meetings in Morelia, Mexico, October 16-18, 2025. Forum for reinforcing North American agricultural trading system cooperation with U.S. and Mexican counterparts.
• Seeds CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2025Leading voice of Canadian seed sector representing seed growers, analysts, breeders, distributors, processors, retailers, and service providers along the seed value chain from coast to coast. Joins as Friend of CAFTA.
• Canadian Cattle Association (CCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational voice of Canada's 60,000 beef farms and feedlots. Represents beef sector within CAFTA coalition, contributing to trade advocacy for beef exports.
• Canadian Pork Council (CPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocates for excellence in Canadian pork production through effective programs and communication. Represents pork sector within CAFTA.
• Canola Council of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvances growth and profitability of canola industry based on innovation, sustainability, and value creation. Represents oilseed sector within CAFTA.
• Pulse CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeads the future of healthy, sustainable food through growth of Canadian pulses. Advocates for pulse farmers, processors, and exporters.
• Grain Growers of Canada (GGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarmer-driven association advocating for federal policy supporting competitiveness and profitability of grain growers across Canada.
• Soy CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association representing every group involved in development, production, handling, processing, and transport of Canadian soybeans.
• Cereals CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational not-for-profit industry association representing Canadian cereal grains value chain.
• CropLife CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresents manufacturers, developers, and distributors of pesticides and plant breeding innovations supporting sustainability and food security.
• Canadian Sugar InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational non-profit providing evidence-based research on sugars, nutrition, and health while advocating for fair treatment in trade policies.
• Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading voice uniting companies providing food, health, and consumer products Canadians rely on daily.
• Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps farmers succeed by influencing national and international issues, programs, and policies to enhance success of Canadian canola farmers.
• National Cattle Feeders' Association (NCFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness-oriented organization advancing national fed cattle value chain, representing Canadian cattle feeders on national issues.
• Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable GrowersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarmer-led organization supporting and promoting greenhouse vegetable sector through advocacy, research, and value chain coordination. Joins as Friend of CAFTA.
• Government of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAFTA engages with federal departments including Global Affairs Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and Finance Canada on trade policy matters. Executive Director Michael Harvey appointed to Government of Canada's Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CAFTA_ACCA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canadian-agri-food-trade-alliance

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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