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Available market research reports 
US FAS Export Opportunity Reports

HRI Foodservice Sector

Self-operated institutional foodservice, full-service and limited-service
restaurants, as well as healthy style foods, lead Canadian foodservice
opportunities.

Solid Wood Products

According to available production data from Statistics Canada for 2003, Post
estimates that softwood lumber production will total 78.7 million m³, up more
than 9% from 2002 levels due to Canadian mills increasing production to lower unit costs. For 2004, Post forecasts a slight decrease in production to 78.0 million m³ due to consolidation in the Canadian milling industry. Exports of wood and wood products for the first nine months of 2003 are down 2% relative to the same period in 2002, at US$9.1 billion. However, annualizing for 2003 would result in total domestic exports of US$12.1 billion, slightly higher than total domestic exports for 2002. The U.S. remains the largest export market for Canadian wood and wood products.

Food and Agricultural Import Requirements and Standards

Full outline of Canadian import regulations for food and agricultural products.  Updated annually.

Meal Solutions Product Opportunities

Meal solutions, home-meal replacement or simply food-to-go, the market to supply and feed the increasingly time-starved Canadian consumer is a wide-ranging and steadily growing one.  CA1069

Food Products Marketing Opportunities 

According to AC Nielsen's Grocery Category Performance Report 2000, food products in frozen dinners/entrées and frozen seafood including shellfish food categories were both in the top five in terms of value of sales and percentage growth. As such, these food categories would be considered as Canadian 'best prospects' for the U.S. manufactured food exporting industry who wish to target Canada.  CA1021

Private Label Grocery Opportunities 

Canada has built a solid reputation as an excellent source for private label food products. Perhaps the best opportunities for U.S. product exist with regional independent grocery chains with little or no private label products, with manufacturers' that produce private label currently or focusing on categories that have potential growth. U.S. exporters wishing to capitalize on the opportunities, that private label programs offer, should base their market entry strategies on quality research.  CA0135 

CANADA CONNECT - Matchmaker Service 

"CANADA CONNECT"--- Canada Agrifood Network - Agent Distributor Connection, is a matchmaking service for U.S. food and beverage producers wishing to investigate the Canadian market for brokers/agents and distributors. 
CA0082 

Agent/Broker Directory - Western Canada 

Food Brokers/manufacturers agents are the marketing link between food manufacturers and the food distribution system. Prospective exporters have a greater chance of success in the Western Canadian market if they work with a broker/agent. Benefits include the local knowledge, 
technologies and intimate and in depth category knowledge as it applies to the area. Above all they provide a cost effective way of entering the market.  CA0050 

Agent/Distributor Directory - Eastern Canada 

Prospective exporters have a greater chance of success in the Canadian market if they work with an agent/distributor. 
CA0032

Canadian Bakery Market Profile: Breads, Rolls & Other Yeast Baked Products 

This is the second of a two-part profile of the Canadian market for U.S. bakery products. FAS has identified bakery products as a "Best Prospect" in the Canadian market. This report highlights the market for breads, rolls and other yeast baked products. The previous report (CA0004) featured pastry, cake, cookie and dessert products. Please note: Dollar values indicated are in Canadian dollars. CA0006 

Canadian Market Profile: Pastry Cake, Cookie, Dessert Products 

This is the first of a two-part profile of the Canadian market for U.S. bakery products. FAS has identified bakery products as a "Best Prospect" in the Canadian market. This report highlights the market for sweetened bakery products, the next report will feature unsweetened bakery products. Please note: Dollar values indicated are in Canadian dollars. 
CA0004