Canada’s largest dairy processor said the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement will result in few global opportunities for Canadian producers. That is because the country’s quota system and import restrictions remain intact. Saputo’s CEO Lino Saputo(Suh-pu-dough) told Bloomberg this week the TPP “could have been a catalyst for Canada to be a real supplier of dairy to the emerging markets,” adding Canada could have been on the map as a dairy supplier to the world. However, Canada agreed to open foreign quotas for just 3.3 percent of its dairy market over five years. Canadian production of dairy, poultry and eggs are all controlled through the quotas and imports are restricted with tariffs under a system known as supply management. Meanwhile, Saputo says the company is exploring acquisition opportunities in the U.S. to diversify its product and customer base.