It is a great place to sell our seafood, especially monkfish. In South Korea, it is very popular. These talks are a good starting point for all the companies involved. The liberalization of trade policies in the southeast Asian country earlier this year has allowed the entrance of more products into that market. Less than two per cent of those imports were from Canada.
Fish products outsell every other category of meat, from chicken to beef.
Along with their visit to Nova Scotia, members of the trade mission also toured Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. They have now concluded their two-week trip. The mission is a joint effort between the four Atlantic provinces and Quebec and the federal Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.