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Tariffs still hinder canola’s access to China, Japan, Korea and the EU but non-tariff barriers are emerging
Some countries are still slapping import-limiting tariffs on Canada’s canola, but the industry warns this country’s most valuable commodity crop is “uniquely susceptible” to non-tariff barriers emerging at an increasing rate. Both types of barriers in key export markets are targeted in the Canola Council of Canada’s new market access strategy — and will requireManitoba Pork Council and Maple Leaf Foods urge pork producers to switch to needle-less injection system after needle fragments found at Brandon plant
Hog producers are being urged to consider needle-less injection systems following the discovery of needle fragments at Maple Leaf Foods’ Brandon pork plant. “I think we’re going to look at pushing that technology more and more, because the issue of food safety is very important,” said Mark Fynn, an animal care specialist with the Manitoba
