＂What China needs is exactly what we have＂ ——Interview with Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-F

On November 16, Excellency Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food of Canada, led a high-profile trade delegation to visit Guangzhou and cordially met with Mr. Qi Yilong, President of the Guangdong Imported Food Association and his entourage.

The two sides had in-depth exchanges on such issues as the development prospects of Canadian imported foods in the China market and future cooperation opportunities between the two countries. After the meeting, Excellency MacAulay accepted an exclusive interview with FOOD TO CHINA.

According to Minister MacAulay, China's imported food market has become increasingly mature andopen. Chinese consumers not only have more choices for the varieties, but also put higher requirements on the quality of imported foods. Canadian foods have been known for its rigorous safety and quality control. MacAulay hopes to, taking the opportunity of his visit, let more Chinese consumers understand Canadian foods and give Canadian food manufacturers and distributors a deeper understanding of Chinese consumers' needs. "What China needs are exactly what we have," said Excellency MacAulay. Canada as an exporter must make sure that its products cater to Chinese consumers tastes. In the face of an increasingly fierce competitive environment for China's imported food market and powerful competitors like the United States, Minister Macaulay said that Canada had well prepared for any competition or challenge.

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