Tea and Coffee is not a very high margin business compared to petroleum, Gold, Pharmaceutical etc. But the people who initiate a tea / coffee business are so passionate on their beverage. Simply speaking it’s a love affair. Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee is a well reputed Canadian firm. Co-Chairmen of this firm, Paul Higgins Jr. and Michael Higgins, have been appointed Members of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honor. Below information were quoted from an article appeared on https://www.teaandcoffee.net/ with some additions and changes,

The Order was established in 1967 as a fellowship which recognizes great achievement, dedication to the Canadian community and service to the nation. Membership is awarded to those who exemplify the order’s Latin motto, “desiderantes meliorem patriam,” which means “they desire a better country.”

In announcing these gentlemen’s appointment to the Order, Governor General Julie Payette’s office stated: “Michael and Paul Higgins are renowned leaders and innovators in the food industry. Third generation co-chairmen of Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee, the brothers have expanded the business nine fold, distributing their products to every major retail grocery chain in North America. Respectful of the impacts of the industry on the environment, they launched a non-profit program, “Water Wise Coffee”. Discreet philanthropists, they have supported various community and national initiatives, both personally and through their company, for several decades.”

Paul Higgins Jr. said: “I am shocked, thrilled, humbled and overwhelmed to be recognized by our great country and to join the ranks of a group of truly great contributors to Canada.”

Michael Higgins added: “This is an amazing honour to be given the Order of Canada and it is humbling to receive one of the highest awards in this great country that we love so much.”

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1.Original Post: https://www.teaandcoffee.net/news/21900/co-chairmen-of-mother-parkers-tea-coffee-awarded-order-of-canada/

2.Company Website: http://www.mother-parkers.com/

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