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Costas Ataliotis
Costas Ataliotis, President of CPA Trading, Inc. is in charge of all day-to-day operations of the food and beverage consulting firm, which is based in Winnipeg, Canada. the company works with major manufacturers for the development of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, has received numerus award on new products and packaging developments in the beverage industry and is also the winner of two gold awards for best product. Joining CPA Trading, Inc. in 2006, Costas Ataliotis travels to meet new customers, manufacturers, and suppliers in the beverage industry, and he has successfully developed new products for many international spirit companies.
Prior to his work with CPA Trading, Inc., Costas Ataliotis served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Maple Leaf Distillers, Inc., a wine and spirits producer that was also located in Winnipeg, Canada. Costas Ataliotis signed a deal with Keg while he served at Maple Leaf, one of the biggest agreements the distillery ever secured. Company spokeperson stated that Maple Leaf Distillery would develop Keg-branded products for the retail market, including The Keg Spicy Caesar and Classic Caesar coolers. These beverages took several months to develop, and Costas Ataliotis stated that the manufacturing, blending and bottling process for the Caesar coolers are delicate because of the required pasteurization process.
Finally, Costas Ataliotis personal interests lie in cars, swimming, reading, and squash, and he supports the New Democratic Party of Manitoba.
Costas Ataliotis's Schools
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PEL Cyprus
, Class of 1971
MASTER TASTER VARIOUS GOLD AWARDS FOR NEW PRODUCTS IN THE SPIRIT INDUSTRY VARIOUS AWARDS IN NEW PACKAGING DEVELOPMENTS
Took the Canadian Jewellers Association diamont course
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Costas Ataliotis's Companies
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CPA TRADING INC.
2006
President
Day to day operations, working with existing and new accounts in the beverage industry, from manufacuring to product developments and formulations of new products both in the alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Also travel and meet new and existing customers, manufacurers and suppliers in the beverage industry.
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Costas Ataliotis's Publications
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The History of Whisky in Canada, by Costas Ataliotis
December, 2010
 [CC-by tienvijftien]
A successful food and beverage consultant, Costas Ataliotis has assisted several Canadian manufacturers of alcoholic beverages to bring successful new spirits to market. Costas Ataliotis previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Maple Leaf Distillers, one of the largest producers of spirits in Canada. Many of the original European settlers came to Canada from Ireland and Scotland, so it should come as no surprise that Canada developed a distilled spirits industry early in its history. The first Canadian distillery opened in the mid-18th century in Quebec City. Less than 100 years later, there were over 200 distilleries across modern-day Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes. Early whisky distillers in Canada made their spirits using recipes similar to those from their previous European homes. Canadians also kept the Scottish spelling of whisky, without the “e” used by Americans. Over time, Canadian whisky began to incorporate local grains, especially corn, moving away from the distilling traditions of Scotland and Ireland. Corn accounts for part of the flavour difference between North American whiskies and Scottish and Irish spirits. Canadian whisky further differentiated itself from American bourbon through an increased quantity of rye. Though not required in the spirits rye lends it a spicier flavour. In fact, many Canadians associate Canadian whisky with rye whisky. To consider whisky Canadian, it the producer must mash, distill, and age the spirits in Canada in wooden barrels, for a minimum of three years. The choice of grains lies with the distiller. An American distiller, Hiram Walker, actually developed the popular Canadian Club whisky in 1854. Walker lived in Detroit, Michigan, but worried about the growing influence of the prohibition movement. Consequently, he moved his distillery across the border to Windsor, Ontario. Originally named Walker’s Club Whiskey, the brand became highly popular in American gentlemen’s clubs. Hoping to hurt the image of the brand, American distillers lobbied to have the word “Canada” added to the label of imported bottles. Ironically, the new “Canadian Club” label made the brand even more popular.
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