THE CANADIAN HOME WINE TRADE ASSOCIATION (CHWTA) is a business association for manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers of beer and wine kits, and for manufacturers of related products and supplies. Members include companies that represent the ferment on premise and retail sectors across Canada.

The association represents approximately 85 percent of the Canadian manufacturers of wine and beer kits, including the leaders in the industry.

The Mission of CHWTA:

To promote the growth and prosperity of Canada's consumer-made wine and beer industry.

For more information on the CHWTA go to www.chwta.org

The Voice of CHWTA

CHWTA plays a leading role in ensuring the viability of the home crafted wine and beer industry across Canada. It educates and informs the media, policymakers, and regulators on the importance of the home crafted wine and beer industry and establishes partnerships with other stakeholders to promote awareness of the industry and its significance.

With members across Canada and strong partnerships with other associations, CHWTA ensures a powerful and effective voice in federal and provincial government forums for the home crafted wine and beer sector. The association is instrumental in its work to prevent, reverse or modify taxation of wine and beer kits and products made in ferment on premises. It comments on any statutes or policies that affect its sector of the economy and corrects misinformation in the media or in published reports

Setting the Standard

CHWTA is the leader in establishing standards for wine and beer kits in Canada. These standards complement the Food and Drug Act, the Consumer Product Labelling Act, and other federal acts and regulations related to prepackaged food. The CHWTA standard is reflected in the members licensing agreements which allow members to use CHWTA trademarks.

Leadership

Leading wine kit companies are members of the CHWTA, and they are committed to providing consumers with wine kits that are comparable with commercially made wine.  CHWTA members are among the largest suppliers of wine kits in the world

Cutting Edge

CHWTA members are experts in making wine kits and pride themselves in continually improving their techniques to deliver the best possible product to consumers. A consumer can make wine of the same quality as commercial wineries using CHWTA member's wine kits by following simple instructions.

Research and Development

CHWTA members are world leaders in the development and manufacturing of wine kits.   They are continually researching blending various grape varieties, yeast and other raw materials to improve product quality and ensure that your winemaking experience will be successful.

CHWTA members have developed major improvements in processing the juices that form the basis of wine kits, using specialized technology.  They also have state of the art laboratories to ensure consistently high standards.

Many CHWTA members are also involved in the development of new products to meet changing demands from wine connoisseurs and new customers.