--- title: "Canada's coffee industry output valued at $34.7 billion" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/canadas-coffee-industry-output-valued-at-347-billion" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/canadas-coffee-industry-output-valued-at-347-billion" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/canadas-coffee-industry-output-valued-at-347-billion.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/canadas-coffee-industry-output-valued-at-347-billion" category: "Business & Economy" published: "2026-09-29T12:45:52.249Z" source_reported: "2026-09-29T10:50:15.000Z" updated: "2026-09-29T12:45:52.249Z" trust_score: 50 critic_score: 45 hype_score: 10 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-29T12:45:10.279665+00:00" --- # Canada's coffee industry output valued at $34.7 billion *New research highlights the sector's significant economic contribution and high consumer demand.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 50 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to the Coffee Association of Canada, a named body. - Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. The report is clear and holds together as one story, with facts kept separate from comment. - Hype 10 of 100, lower is better. The language used is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism or loaded adjectives. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Canada's coffee industry generates $34.7 billion in total economic output. - The sector supports close to 215,000 jobs and pays over $11 billion in wages. - Canadians are significant coffee consumers, with 71% reporting drinking coffee the previous day in 2025. - The Coffee Association of Canada released the figures on National Coffee Day. Canada's coffee industry is a major economic driver, producing $34.7 billion in total economic output, according to new research. The sector provides employment for nearly 215,000 people and generates more than $11 billion in wages. These figures encompass direct economic activity, supply chain impacts, and household spending from industry wages. Coffee is the most consumed beverage in Canada after tap water. Canadians are among the world's leading coffee consumers. A 2025 study found that 71% of Canadians drank coffee the previous day. Consumption patterns are evolving, with increased interest in specialty and espresso-based drinks, as well as cold coffee options. The Coffee Association of Canada (CAC) highlighted these contributions on National Coffee Day, September 29, 2026. ## Consumption figures The Coffee Association of Canada's research indicates that 71% of Canadians consumed coffee the day before the 2025 survey. In the same year, 29% of Canadians reported drinking an espresso-based beverage. The association also noted continued growth in cold coffee consumption. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated digests mention the specific figure of $11 billion in wages generated by the coffee industry. None of the right-rated digests mention the specific figure of $11 billion in wages generated by the coffee industry. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 67% (4) - Centre: 16% (1) - Right: 17% (1) 1 of 7 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-29T12:45:10.279665+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-29T13:00:37.275Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Reports from The Toronto Star, ParrySound.com, The Hamilton Spectator, and St Catharines Standard led with the total economic output of Canada's coffee industry. These outlets highlighted the $34.7 billion figure and the nearly 215,000 jobs supported by the sector. They also noted that coffee is the most consumed beverage in Canada after tap water and that Canadians are among the top global consumers. ### Centre - The Globe Newswire report, which is a full report, focused on the $34.7 billion in total economic output generated by Canada's coffee industry. It stated that the industry supports nearly 215,000 jobs and generates over $11 billion in wages. The report quoted Robert Carter, President of the Coffee Association of Canada, who described coffee's significant economic footprint and its role in supporting businesses across the country. It also highlighted that 71% of Canadians drank coffee the previous day in 2025, making it the most consumed beverage after tap water. ### Right - The Financial Post digest highlighted the $34.7 billion in total economic impact generated by Canada's coffee industry. It noted that the Coffee Association of Canada released these figures on National Coffee Day and that the industry is a significant contributor to the Canadian economy. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 5 - unknown: 1 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [dailyguardian.ca](https://dailyguardian.ca/canadas-coffee-industry-generates-34-7-billion-in-economic-impact) — Canada’s Coffee Industry Generates $34.7 Billion in Economic Impact - [Financial Post](https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/canadas-coffee-industry-generates-34-7-billion-in-economic-impact) — Canada's Coffee Industry Generates $34.7 Billion in Economic Impact - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/globenewswire/canada-s-coffee-industry-generates-34-7-billion-in-economic-impact/article_7e1c7ac6-fed6-5440-aaca-dac6d3a249a2.html) — Canada’s Coffee Industry Generates $34.7 Billion in Economic Impact - [Globe Newswire](https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/29/3370635/0/en/canada-s-coffee-industry-generates-34-7-billion-in-economic-impact.html) — Canada’s Coffee Industry Generates $34.7 Billion in Economic Impact - [ParrySound.com](https://parrysound.com/globenewswire/canada-s-coffee-industry-generates-34-7-billion-in-economic-impact/article_9c50312c-88b5-51fa-b391-8651fe762f79.html) — Canada’s Coffee Industry Generates $34.7 Billion in Economic Impact - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/globenewswire/canada-s-coffee-industry-generates-34-7-billion-in-economic-impact/article_5c57fdb5-4230-5b3a-9d25-dc830a35a395.html) — Canada’s Coffee Industry Generates $34.7 Billion in Economic Impact - [St Catharines Standard](https://stcatharinesstandard.ca/globenewswire/canada-s-coffee-industry-generates-34-7-billion-in-economic-impact/article_b289cbf0-f3a7-573f-abc8-83471e09a0e8.html) — Canada’s Coffee Industry Generates $34.7 Billion in Economic Impact ## Questions **How much economic output does Canada's coffee industry generate?** Canada's coffee industry generates $34.7 billion in total economic output. This figure reflects the direct economic activity within the sector, as well as broader impacts through its supply chain and household spending. **How many jobs does the coffee industry support in Canada?** The coffee industry in Canada supports nearly 215,000 jobs. It also generates more than $11 billion in wages for workers across the sector. **How much coffee do Canadians consume?** Canadians are among the top coffee consumers globally. In 2025, 71% of Canadians reported drinking coffee the previous day, making it the country's most consumed beverage after tap water. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/business/canadas-coffee-industry-output-valued-at-347-billion. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Canada's coffee industry output valued at $34.7 billion", https://mediabias.news/business/canadas-coffee-industry-output-valued-at-347-billion