Japan remains a vital market for Canadian agri-food and fish exporters .
Canadian exports, particularly of processed food products, are expected to continue their significant year over year growth pattern for the foreseeable future. At Foodex 2000, a record number of 2,379 exhibitors from 57 countries exhibited their products and services to 94,054 industrial professionals representing Japan and Asia's major food and beverage industry players. Exhibitors in the Canadian pavilion reported excellent performance. Please also fax a copy to my attention using the number at the top of this letter. The Canadian Government will continue to exercise control over pavilion design and booth allocation within the Canadian stand.