Canada expands capacity to export beef to China

China has approved four additional Canadian beef facilities that will now be able to export beef to China, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast announced.

The newly approved establishments will increase the Canadian export capacity for beef in a market estimated by the industry to be worth approximately $20 million annually.

"This important step sets the stage to further trade opportunities in China for our beef producers," said Minister Ritz."