Yesterday's Good News

[canadian angus]

A good story for Canadian Beef producers.

Canadian beef exporters have regained access to the Hong Kong market following a meeting between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the former British colony's chief executive.

In a news release, Mr. Harper said that regaining access to Hong Kong sends a strong signal to all Asian markets that Canadian beef is safe.

Hong Kong is a key market for the Canadian agriculture sector and is worth more than half a billion dollars for Canada's farmers and processors.

In 2008, Hong Kong was Canada's fourth largest export market for beef.

What trade missions should do.

CA

 

[gcreekrch]

I read that story myself C A. Is the 2008 date a misprint or were we shipping beef and had it shut off, can't remember. Senior's moments are setting in I guess. :?

Anyway, it is good news. Kudos to Uncle Stevie and the Canadian team. :wink:

 

[Silver]

I read that story myself C A. Is the 2008 date a misprint or were we shipping beef and had it shut off, can't remember. Senior's moments are setting in I guess. :?

Anyway, it is good news. Kudos to Uncle Stevie and the Canadian team. :wink:

We've been shipping boneless beef under 30 months of age since 2004. This latest deal removes all remaining restrictions, so should nearly double exports to Hong Kong.
Any good news is welcome these days.