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2-22-2024
| International Agricultural Trade Report
USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service
The Canadian market offers opportunities for food and beverage producers to highlight important production attributes unique to their products. Consumers in Canada increasingly demand more transparency about the origin of food and beverages in their diets and the production practices used to grow and manufacture them. In conjunction with growing awareness about sustainability, Canadian consumption patterns are also trending toward healthier foods. These underlying demand shifts are supported by a relatively high disposable income which encourages retail outlets to diversify their selection. There is also an increasing demand for diverse flavors from a range of cuisines, which is in part a result of increased immigration. This combination of factors, along with geographic proximity, provides opportunities for imported specialty products from the United States and makes Canada an excellent market for new-to-export and smaller companies seeking to grow their businesses.
