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2024 AGM election update

ACTA’s 2024 AGM was held on Thursday 21st November at The Park Hyatt, Sydney. Elections were held for the 2025 ACTA Committee. A delicious three course luncheon, stunning views across to the Opera House all made for a brilliant day. A fabulous networking event!

As is often the case, the Members who attended represented the full cross section of the Australian Coffee Industry; including roasters and traders, espresso machine importers, packaging, publishing, logistics and freight forwarding as well as new members joining ACTA.

Thanks to our expert industry speakers.  ACTA was very pleased to welcome two speakers, Kenneth Barigye of Mountain Harvest who travelled all the way from Uganda to talk about his country’s efforts to sell more high quality, sustainable coffee to Australia, and Dr Tobias Kretzscmar of Southern Cross University, who detailed the efforts Australia was taking closer to home to grow and develop Australian coffee.

 

An interactive and interesting Q&A session also took place.

A summary was provided of ACTA’s key activities over the year, and the Association’s ongoing focus on remaining the leading voice of all sectors involved in the fascinating Australian coffee industry.  Votes were also taken on proposals regarding ACTA Membership levels and a new pro rata structure for new members joining later in the year.   Thanks were also given to the Committee Members who selflessly continue to make the effort and time for the coffee industry at large.

Thank you very much to our Sponsors for the AGM:

RPM Freight & Logistics

ACTA 2025 Committee

Chairperson

Angelo Augello

Bean Alliance Group

Vice Chairperson

Domenic Musumeci

7 Miles

Treasurer

Linda Smith

Coffee & Nut Trading

Secretary

DOMINIC ENTHOVEN

ACTA Secretary

Richard Spelman

Di Bella

Stephen Bannister

Cofi Com

Simon Creswick

Vittoria Coffee

Lachlan Hosking

Q Roasters

Steve Wrightson

UCC Coffee

ACTA  address effective April 2022 :

Australian Coffee Traders Association Inc

PO Box 635

Wahroonga

NSW 2076.

Our Mission

ACTA represents the Australian coffee industry by assisting and improving the standards, promoting the image of coffee and provides a platform for networking and furthering education.

ACTA liaises with the media and regulative bodies on all aspects of the industry.

 

We regularly communicate industry issues with media e.g: – Coffee news – Magazines – Misleading and incorrect commentary – Fair trade – Rainforest Alliance – 4C common code for the coffee community – Market movements – Green Bean pricing.

 

ACTA addresses industry issues with authorities e.g: – GST – Parchment (AQIS) – EPA standards – Australian Customs requirements.

  • Chairman: Nick Chronis – Seven Miles Coffee
  • Vice Chairman: Lachlan Hosking – Q Roasters
  • Treasurer: Linda Smith – Coffee & Nut Trading
  • Secretary: Catherine Peier
  • Paul Mannassis – Mocha Coffee
  • Joe Taweel – Cofi-Com Trading
  • Suraj Khadgi – Suntory Coffee Australia
  • Ange Augello – The Bean Alliance Group
  • Simon Creswick – Vittoria – Food & Beverage

ACTA 2019 AGM was held on Friday 15th November at The Squires Landing, Sydney. Elections were held for the 2020 ACTA Committee. Sold out attendance on the day from members, excellent forum with many people participating and presenting – it was great to hear the all the inititaves companies have put in place. A delicious three course luncheon & stunning views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House made for a brilliant day. A fabulous networking event.

The ACTA Committee gave a toast to the 2019 Chairman Andrew Mackay who had selflessly served for many years as a dedicated advocate of the Association and mentor in the coffee industry.

About the forum:
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainability & Climate Change Initiatives Forum ?

For the last few years we have presented on the topic of sustainability. We now believe it is time to see what has rubbed off in a practical sense into businesses. We would like to hear practical initiatives and incentives our members have put in place. No matter if you are a coffee supplier or supply/support the coffee industry there is something we can all do.

Topics:

CSR – Environment, Social, Governance, Community (community connections), Origin and Transparency, Improving Practices in Factory, Warehouse or Office, Education, Uses of Coffee, & Carbon Emissions, Waste, Water, Compostable, Recyclable, Beans, Grinds, Cups, Pods, Packaging, Coffee Bags, Hessian Bags, Local & Seasonal Produce, Transport, Environment, Cafes & ISO26000.

Thanks to our very generous sponsors for the event:

Seven Miles Coffee Roasters & Vittoria Coffee.

  • Chairman: Andrew Mackay – Cofi-Com Trading P/L
  • Vice Chairman: Lachlan Hosking – Q Roasters
  • Treasurer: Linda Smith – Coffee & Nut Trading P/L
  • Secretary: Catherine Peier
  • Jonathan Kerley – Grinders Coffee
  • Paul Mannassis – Mocha Coffee
  • Nick Chronis – Seven Miles Coffee
  • Suraj Khadgi – Suntory Coffee Australia Ltd
  • Ange Augello – The Bean Alliance Group
  • Simon Creswick – Vittoria – Food & Beverage

ACTA 2018 AGM was held on Friday 30th November at the Intercontinental, Sydney. Elections were held for the 2019 ACTA Committee, great attendance on the day from members, excellent presentations and an amazing buffet. All in all, a great day and highly worth attending.

Nell Macdonald from Planet Ark gave an insightful presentation. Nell, is the program manager for Planet Ark’s new program, Coffee 4 Planet Ark. Some of the ACTA members are working with Planet Ark trialling a collection and repurposing system for spent coffee grounds with the view of establishing a national system over the next few years.

Professor Veena Sahajwalla, the Director of the SMaRT Centre (Sustainable Materials Research & Technology) at UNSW gave an excellent presentation regarding sustainability of materials and processes, with the emphasis on environmental benefits and scientific research programs enhancing sustainability.

Thanks to our very generous sponsors for the event:

The Bean Alliance Group

  • Chairman: Simon Creswick – Vittoria – Food & Beverage
  • Vice Chairman: Daniel Hardcastle – Jacobs Douwe Egberts AU P/L
  • Treasurer: Linda Smith – Coffee & Nut Trading P/L
  • Secretary: Catherine Peier
  • Andrew Mackay – Cofi-Com Trading P/L
  • Ange Augello – The Bean Alliance
  • Lachlan Hosking – QRoasters
  • Steve Wrightson – Suntory Coffee Australia Ltd
  • Neale Wood – Grinders Coffee
  • Nick Chronis – Seven Miles Coffee

ACTA 2017 AGM was at The Meat & Wine Co, Barangaroo, with over 50 members attended and great presentations by Neale Wood from Grinders Coffee updating us on our Sustainabilty Forum and suggestions on how the coffee industry can move forward into the future on this issue.

Mayur Kairamkonda from Eurominitor International gave a very informative presentaion on statistics around sustainabilty.

Proffessor Veena Sahajwalla, the Director of the SMaRT Centre (Sustainable Materials Research & Technology) at UNSW gave an excellent presentation regarding sustainabilty of materials and processes, with emphasis on enviromental benifits and scientific research programs enharncing sustainabilty.

Thanks to our very generous sponsors:

Jacobs Douwe Egberts & Vittoria Coffee.

  • Chairman: Simon Creswick – Vittoria – Food & Beverage
  • Vice Chairman: Lachlan Hosking- Q Roasters
  • Treasurer: Linda Smith – Coffee & Nut Trading P/L
  • Secretary: Catherine Peier
  • Andrew Mackay – Cofi-Com Trading P/L
  • Ange Augello – The Bean Alliance
  • Daniel Hardcastle – Jacobs Douwe Egberts AU Pty Ltd
  • Peter Stathos – Cerebos (Australia) Ltd
  • Tim Jones – Belaroma Coffee

Our 2016 AGM saw us return to the elegant Park Hyatt, Sydney Harbour, over 40 members

attended with the highlight of the day being the presentations by Sissel Rosengren from

Food Industry Foresight and Simon Corah from Growth Mantra.

Thanks to our very generous sponsors:

The Bean Alliance & Vittoria Coffee.

  • Chairman: Peter Stathos – Cerebos (Australia) Ltd
  • Vice Chairman: Simon Creswick – Vittoria – Food & Beverage
  • Treasurer: Linda Smith – Coffee & Nut Trading P/L
  • Secretary: Catherine Peier
  • Andrew Mackay – Cofi-Com Trading P/L
  • Ange Augello – The Bean Alliance
  • Daniel Hardcastle – Jacobs Douwe Egberts AU Pty Ltd
  • Lachlan Hosking – Q Roasters
  • Tim Jones – Belaroma Coffee

On the 29th November 2015 ACTA held it’s AGM and annual elections.

The AGM function was held at the Sheraton on the Park Sydney. The AGM included three very interesting presentations followed by a delicious baquet luncheon.

Congratulations to Peter Stathos – Cerebos (Australia) Ltd for his appointment as ACTA Chairman.

A special thanks goes to our Committee, Members, Life Members, Sponsors and all who attend our events – Thank you!

  • Chairman: Peter Stathos – Cerebos (Australia) Ltd
  • Vice Chairman: Lachlan Hosking – Q Roasters
  • Treasurer: Linda Smith – Coffee & Nut Trading P/L
  • Secretary: Catherine Peier
  • Andrew Mackay – Cofi-Com Trading P/L
  • Ange Augello – The Bean Alliance
  • Simon Creswick – Vittoria – Food & Beverage
  • Tas Chronis – D E Coffee & Tea Australia
  • Tim Jones – Belaroma Coffee

On the 29th October 2014 ACTA held it’s AGM and annual elections.The AGM function was held at The Park Hyatt, Sydney. The AGM included three very interesting presentations followed by a delicious baquet luncheon.

Congratulations to Peter Stathos – Cerebos (Australia) Ltd for his appointment as ACTA Chairman.

A special thanks goes to our Committee, Members, Life Members, Sponsors and all who attend our events – Thank you!

  • Chairman: Tas Chronis – D E Coffee & Tea Australia
  • Vice Chairman: Peter Stathos – Cerebos (Australia) Ltd
  • Treasurer: Linda Smith – Coffee & Nut Trading P/L
  • Secretary: Catherine Peier
  • Lachlan Hosking – Merlo Coffee
  • Andrew Mackay – Cofi-Com Trading P/L
  • Simon Creswick – Vittoria – Food & Beverage
  • Ange Augello – The Bean Alliance

On the 3rd October 2013 ACTA held it’s AGM and annual elections.

The AGM function was held at The Intercontinental, Sydney. The AGM included three very interesting presentations followed by a delicious baquet luncheon.

Congratulations to Tas Chronis – D E Coffee & Tea Australia for his appointment as ACTA Chairman.

A special thanks goes to our Committee, Members, Life Members, Sponsors and all who attend our events – Thank you!