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International Trade committee Good morning, and welcome, especially those who haven't been to P.E.I. before. My name is Greg Donald. I'm general manager of the P.E.I. Potato Board. The Potato Board is a potato grower organization here in P.E.I. We also represent the dealers and exporters on the island. I'd
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald
International Trade committee Yes, I understand that.
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald
International Trade committee Actually, Asian-Pacific countries would represent probably one of the largest growth areas, particularly in processed products. We're experiencing that today, and certainly that's been a major growth area for the processing sector of the industry. That's there today. Obviously,
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald
International Trade committee With the TPP in particular, again noting that it's important that through the agreement we maintain the existing business we do with the U.S., just to point out that it's obviously a very significant market for us. Another one I'll bring up is Japan. Most certainly Japan already
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald
International Trade committee Yes. India, I believe—I'd have to call a friend—might be the second-largest potato producer in the world. Don't quote me on that. It's a very large producer. There are opportunities, yes. Seed potatoes, new varieties that can provide for specific needs are an opportunity. P.E.I.
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald
International Trade committee I don't believe so, and again, I was just acknowledging how important the relationship we have with them is—
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald
International Trade committee Having said that, we want also to diversify our markets, and it would be good to have other customers as well.
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald
International Trade committee Are you stating that they would still be signing it?
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald
International Trade committee There is also a possibility that they may not sign it.
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald
International Trade committee Yes, I would say it depends on how the U.S. would view that. That is how I would answer that in a short answer.
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald
International Trade committee That's my answer.
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald
International Trade committee Are you specifically asking about processed potatoes?
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald
International Trade committee I know you spoke with Cavendish Farms yesterday. They would be much better qualified to talk about the value of the processing business. Certainly, I could speak from a seed and fresh perspective, and the question, just so I'm clear, referred specifically to Japan?
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald
International Trade committee Yes. To answer your question, that would be.... For example, the U.S. is currently selling $9.3 million there. I would say there is at least a $9.3-million opportunity there. That is a good example for this agreement, but I could also probably point out other countries, such as T
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald
International Trade committee I guess I can start off. I would say all of the above, and we certainly do. On your list, I just want to point out at the start that I can't stress enough the importance of addressing phytosanitary-type issues—
September 27th, 2016Committee meeting
Greg Donald