June 2007 FOOD TAIPEI

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•Featuring:

–Fruits and Vegetables

–Fresh Produce

–Meat and Dairy Products

–Seafood

–Condiments and Additives

–Frozen and Prepared Foods

–Dried Foods

–Wine & Spirits, Coffee, Tea, Beverages

–Biscuits and Confections

–Health Foods

–Snack Foods

–Cutlery and Tableware

•Show Dates & Hours: June 21-24  9 a.m.-5 p.m.

•VENUE:

Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1st & 2nd Floor Showrooms

　

FTA Pavilion at Food Taipei:

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) helped set up an FTA Pavilion at last year's Tea and Wine Exhibition from Nov. 24 to 27 in an effort to promote imports from countries with which Taiwan has signed free trade agreements. The pavilion saw products from Panama, Nicaragua and Guatemala as well as merchandises from 11 companies located in the nations of Taiwan's diplomatic allies in Central and South America. The promotional campaign was a success as Taiwan consumers got a better understanding of food products from the three countries, especially coffee, chili sauce, and canned chicken soup. To follow last year's success, TAITRA will again set up an FTA pavilion at Food Taipei this year where exhibitors from Panama, Guatemala and Nicaragua will showcase their products.

A delegation of Panama's industry and commerce ministry will have a presence at the pavilion. The group includes the following companies: Alisina, S.A.; Chiguiri, S.A.; Conservas de Antano, S.A.; Conservas Panamenas Selectas, S.A.; Farallon Aguaculture, S.A.; Industrias Alimenticias Doraz, S.A.; and Panafrut, S.A. Another five companies from the country, making such products as coffee, seafood, sauces, juices and soups, will also be in the show.

In the Guatemala pavilion will be such firms as Avestruces Patas Largas; CAFCOM, S.A.; Comercial Corban, S.A.; and Zacate de Te de Limon, S.A.

And the Nicaragua pavilion will feature such firms as Coopagro R.L.; Industrial Comercial San Martin, S.A.; Matadero Central, S.A.; and Tabacos Puros de Nicaragua, S.A.

•FOOD TAIPEI 2007 Events:

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Pick of 2007 Special Report on Food Businesses: drinks and wineries

(Photo/TAIWAN TEA CORP.)	TAIWAN TEA CORP.
	Taiwan Tea Corp. was established in 1950 and is a renowned publicly traded company on the island having over 4,000 hectares of land and thousands of hectares of tea growing areas. With over 50 years of experience, Taiwan Tea Corp. has accumulated expertise and know-how in various aspects of tea production, with products ranging from tea for the general public to tea served on trains and airlines.
The company will continue to offer high-quality products supported by solid manufacturing and research and development operations to serve our customers. Our flagship products include Jasmine Tea, Alishan Oolong Tea, and Dongding Oolong Tea. The Jasmine Tea combines Wenshan Paochung Tea of the finest quality and jasmine to render a product of outstanding taste and aroma. The Alishan Oolong Tea is made from tea leaves grown in high-altitude mountains and is perhaps the finest of high-altitude oolong tea. The Dongding Oolong Tea is a strong-flavored tea with a golden color and is a favorite among tea lovers. The price of the tea is NT$360 per package of 12 10-gram teabags.

KOKUMORI FOODS CO., LTD.	(Photo/KOKUMORI FOODS CO., LTD.)
With over 60 years of experience, Kokumori Foods Co., Ltd. has not only dedicated itself to the improvement of the technology of fermentation, but also insists upon ensuring healthy eating along with natural and excellent vinegar. Kokumori's diverse range of products, such as rice vinegar, worcestershire sauce, red wine, vinegar, health vinegar series, and Japanese-style mushroom sauce, will be your wisest and best choice.
Kokumori's products have the magic power to enrich all foods. Besides, Kokumori is the only company in Taiwan that simultaneously holds both CAS and a GMP certification. Some of our flagship products are: Mirin, salad dressing, and benizake sauce. Mirin is a great seasoning and may replace sugar or MSG to add flavors to food. The product is especially ideal for preparing Japanese food, Chinese food, and certain kinds of meat. Kokumori's salad dressing follows the style of the Japanese, who make dressings that are simple, low-fat, low-salt and compatible with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. The benizake sauce does not have any artificial coloring or preservative. It is highly aromatic and is ideal for cooking tofu, sausages and ham.

(Photo/SHIH CHENG FOODS CO., LTD.)	SHIH CHENG FOODS CO., LTD.
	Shih Cheng Foods Co. has been growing and processing tea in Nantou County for three generations for over 80 years. The company has cooperated with the Agriculture and Food Agency in implementing healthy tea plantation management. From the management of the tea growing environment to factory processing, the entire procedure is strictly monitored to allow consumers to enjoy fine quality products and drink tea with a peace of mind.
To achieve the ideal of "New tea culture," Shih Cheng Foods Co. was established in 1990. The company was the first to introduce the tea-bag milk tea, which has become a moniker for afternoon tea and a representative of the milk tea market, with sales even extending to England, the "home of milk tea" and to other European markets. Teas to be displayed in the food show include the Lavender Tea, Rose Tea, and Mint Tea. Lavender Tea has the benefit of curing fatigue and anxiety, Rose Tea carries a elegant rose scent which can make people feel slightly drunk, while Mint Tea can clear excess plegm and calm the emotions.

HUNG GEE BEES FARM	(Photo/HUNG GEE BEES FARM)
Hung Gee Bees Farm, whose operations include manufacturing, management, research and development, marketing, and the pursuit of new technology, has strongly adhered to practicality in the industry. From source management to self-inspection, the brand of Hung Gee Bees Farm has obtained market recognition for more than a decade and can be said to be the benchmark of the industry. Hung Gee Bees Farm has also been named one of the ten most outstanding specialized farms as well as a creative lifestyle industry by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
The company's products number over thirty and although the company remains a small agricultural manufacturer, in recent years the company's products have been marketed abroad as well as domestically to reputable supermarkets and hypermarkets. The company has earned a good reputation and has grown through time. In terms of improving the quality of the products, the farm's management of health, hygiene, safety, and sterilization has been commissioned to universities. The farm's manufacturing process has followed the model outlined by experts. The farm undergoes inspection on a regular basis. Products include special honey, honey vinegar and royal jelly capsules.

(Photo/SHU-SHENG)	SHU-SHENG
	Shu-Sheng is situated in Houli, Taichung County. Thanks to the dry and sunny climate and good irrigation in the area, Houli is ideally suited for growing imported grape varieties. Shu-Sheng has been growing grapes and making wine for almost half a century and has witnessed the transformation of Taiwan's wine industry from a monopoly to a liberalized market.
1957, the Golden Muscat variety, which is resistant to diseases and insect pests, was imported from the Americas and planted experimentally in Taichung and Changhua Counties. Shu-Sheng experimented with these species and eventually developed tasteful wines from these ingredients. The Shu-Sheug Red Wine, for example, is developed from the Black Queen species. Wine made of this special grape has a special aroma, a slightly tart taste with a smooth feel. The wine goes well with chicken and other red meats with slightly strong sauces. Other wines made by Shu-Sheng include Enjoy, Golden Muscat White Wine, Ice Mode and Golden Muscat.

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Monthly Pick: The 'Taste of Taiwan Cuisine' festival

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) has teamed up with 60 of Taiwan's famous hotels and restaurants to offer gourmet dishes in the Taste of Taiwan Cuisine festival. The event is intended to delight the palate of foreign businesspeople taking part in six major international trade shows held in Taipei in June, including COMPUTEX TAIPEI, DISPLAY TAIWAN, FOOD TAIPEI, FOODTECH TAIPEI and TAIPEI PACK.

Taste of Taiwan Cuisine will take place from June 1 to June 30, with 60 participating hotels and restaurants offering the best of Taiwan cuisine. Businesspeople may get a discount at these hotels or restaurants by presenting a 2007 Taste of Taiwan Cuisine voucher.

60 participants offering their best

June is the month where Taiwan sees the most foreign businesspeople due to a variety of international trade shows including COMPUTEX TAIPEI, FPD Taiwan, FOOD TAIPEI, FOODTECH TAIPEI and TAIPEI PACK. To promote Taiwan food, TAITRA is sponsoring Taste of Taiwan Cuisine and has teamed up with 24 hotels and 36 restaurants. The hotels include: Grand Hyatt Taipei, Grand Formosa Regent, Sheraton, Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, the Westin, Howard Plaza Hotel, Landis and Caesar Park Hsinchu. The restaurants include: Tingtaifeng, Tianshuilo, Tsaitiehyan, Peng Park, Taiho, 92 Waterbird, Kusiteh, Wuchiaochuanpan, Hsinyeh, Tainan Tantsai Noodles, and Tangchao.

Taste of Taiwan Cuisine voucher

Organizer of the event, TAITRA, will issue a Taste of Taiwan Cuisine Passport with information on all of the participants. TAITRA will also issue a Taste of Taiwan Cuisine voucher, with which foreign businesspeople can get a discount at the participating hotels and restaurants. Voucher holders may also take part in a draw to win great prizes. It is the hope of TAITRA that by issuing the passport and the voucher, foreigners will get a taste of great Taiwanese dishes and spread the word on Taiwan cuisine to family and friends!

For more information on the participating hotels and restaurants, go to the Taste of Taiwan Cuisine website at: www.TaiwanTaste.net.

FOOD TAIPEI 2007 - 1 Day Food Industry Tour

During the three major food-related exhibitions in Taiwan - FOOD TAIPEI, FOODTECH TAIPEI and TAIPEI PACK (June 21 - 24), international buyers are offered a chance to take part in a wonderful food industry tour!

–Departure Time: 9 a.m.

–Tour Duration: 8 hours

–Meeting Place: 1F Lobby of TWTC Hall 1 (along Hsin-yi Road)

–Itinerary: Taiwan Nougat Museum→ Lunch →Sansia Old Street→Sansia Zushih Temple→ Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum → Yingge Ceramics Street

Nougat is a famous traditional candy in Taiwan. To pass on the heritage and concept of this traditional dessert, the number one maker of Nougat built the first and only candy museum in Taipei – the Taiwan Nougat Museum. On this tour, you will be able to see the production of Nougat and traditional Taiwanese wedding cake. Learn how nougat serves a historic role in the traditional Taiwanese wedding ceremony and of course take a moment to savor these rich and delightful sweets! After the morning tour, lunch will be served at the famous Sansia historic street, where the renowned Cingshuei Zushih temple is located. Dedicated to the Deity Cingshuei Zushih, the temple has been renovated several times and is now under the supervision of Taiwan's prominent artist Li Mei-shu. Numerous antic residences and buildings with elaborately adorned facades are also located on the historic streets of Sansia. The stationers and mom and pop stores of yester-year will take you back to the early times. Yingge has long been known as "the ceramics capital" of Taiwan. Visitors never miss the newly built spectacular Yingge Ceramics Museum to appreciate the beauty of ceramics and learn how ceramics evolved over time.

1. Please fill out the Registration Form and fax to 886-2-2722-2157 or mail the scanned form to: exhibition@bobby.com.tw (Ms. Evita Wu)

2. Please feel free to call or mail us at

Bobby Travel Service Co. / www.bobby.com.tw
11F, No.88, Chang-An East Rd. Section 2 , Taipei, TAIWAN
TEL：886-2-27235201 FAX：886-2-2722-2157
Attn. Miss. Evita Wu

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