The Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) is pleased another market is re-opening its borders to Canadian Beef.
Taiwan lifted its temporary ban on Canadian beef, effective last Friday. Taiwan had temporarily suspended imports of Canadian beef back in February of 2015 after an isolated case of BSE in Canada.
Dan Darling, president of the CCA, says once again Taiwan will be taking beef from Canadian cattle under 30 months of age.
"Prior to the closure of the market, (Taiwan) was one of our top ten (export destinations), and for us it's a market that takes high quality product and pays a premium for that product, so for us that is a big deal," he says.
In 2014, prior to the suspension of trade, Taiwan spent almost $12 million a year on Canadian beef.
Darling explains the shipment process.
"So we are not sending the whole carcass, we are disassembling it here in Canada and then sending pieces," he says, "so we can send pieces to these high end markets and pull in that premium price. It just adds a lot of money to the carcass for producers."
Canadian Beef Exporters anticipate shipments could reach $10 million per year.
Source : Portageonline