Low-quality beef from Mexico goes to Canada

However, it is worth noting that beef from Mexico may be of lower quality. Charlebois, senior director of the agri-food research laboratory at Dalhousie University, points out that it more often comes from older bulls or cows. This can affect the taste and texture of the meat. Lower meat prices at supermarkets are encouraging grocers to increase imports of Mexican beef to offer shoppers more affordable options,

Charlebois said . However, Loblaw says most of the beef they sell is locally sourced. They also offer quality cuts from several other countries to ensure the best value and selection for customers.