Thu, Dec 25, 2003 - Page 10 News List

Beef importers foresee large price hike

UNDERMINING CONFIDENCE Although only 20 percent of imported beef originates in the US, consumers could become wary of all beef products, industry officials said

By Amber Chung  /  STAFF REPORTER

"A BSE case occurred in Canada earlier this year and did not deter Taiwanese people's consumption of imported beef or related products," said the foundation. "We do not expect this incident will cause a significant slide in the market's needs or prices of imported beef."

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