Alberta exploring new trade with South Korea and Japan

Sep 14, 2023 | 1:24 PM

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson will travel to South Korea and Japan to promote Alberta’s agriculture industry and world-class agri-food products.

Officials with the Alberta government say the trade mission to South Korea and Japan will take place Sept.15-23. During the visit, Minister Sigurdson is expected to meet with agri-businesses, government officials and media to discuss investment and trade opportunities for Alberta’s agricultural industry.

“Alberta has a welcoming business climate and commitment to supplying innovative, reliable and safe agricultural products. I’m honoured to be meeting with trade and investment partners in South Korea and Japan. Connecting in person will allow us to strengthen long-standing relationships and explore new business opportunities for Alberta’s world-renowned agricultural industry,” says RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation.

Government officials say Minister Sigurdson will be joined by two staff. They say mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

Alberta’s government says it is committed to working with its national and international partners to advance shared interests that can lead to new opportunities for people and businesses in Alberta and around the world.

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Alberta government quick facts

Japan is Alberta’s third-largest agri-food export market, with exports valued at $1.7 billion in 2022.
Alberta’s top exported products to Japan in 2022 included wheat, canola seed and beef.
South Korea is Alberta’s fifth-largest agri-food export market, with exports valued at $421 million in 2022.
Alberta’s top exported products to South Korea in 2022 included beef, canola oil, pork, wheat and hay.

Itinerary for Minister Sigurdson*

Sept. 15-16	Travel to South Korea
Sept. 17	Meet with Alberta Korea Office
Sept. 18	Meet with Embassy of Canada to South Korea Meet with Korean companies in online food retailing, agri-technology and food processing industries
Sept. 19	Meet with Korean investment firm and agri-technology research company Meet with and tour Korean meat retailer Attend Alberta beef-focused promotional event Travel to Japan
Sept. 20	Tours and meetings with Japanese grocery retailers and food processors
Sept. 21	Tour and meet with Japanese meat plant and distribution centre Meet with meat importer Speak at Canada Beef and Canada Pork conference
Sept. 22	Meet with Embassy of Canada to Japan Tour and meet with Japanese food ingredient processor Meet with Japanese industry organization and grain industry leaders
Sept. 23	Travel to Alberta

*Subject to change.

by rdnewsNOW staff