KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Kaohsiung Product Store has had a successful showing at FOODEX JAPAN 2016! Throughout the 4-day exhibition from March 8th to 11th, Kaohsiung Trendy Farmers products have performed exceptionally. Many suppliers from Kaohsiung were second-generation farmers; Kaohsiung Product Store’s display represented heritage, rejuvenation, and a youthful era to fall in line with Japan’s policy of rejuvenating the agricultural industry.
This year, Mayor Chen Chu led a delegation of 5 provincial leaders from Taiwan to participate in the exhibition and make strides towards cooperation between agricultural industries of both nations. Mayor Chen Chu stated that she stands with Kaohsiung Trendy Farmers and second-generation Taiwanese farmers as their “spokesperson” while welcoming all to safely consume their products.
Kaohsiung’s premium agricultural industry has caught the attention of international buyers. Mama Chang Leisure Farm received orders from France at the exhibition, and even companies from as far as Zimbabwe inquired the Kaohsiung City Farmer’s Association about Jinhuang Mangoes. It’s clear that the upstanding image of Kaohsiung’s top brands is in the minds of international buyers.
The Agriculture Bureau’s Director General Fu-Chin Tsai expressed that “The Best of Kaohsiung” brand is deeply appreciated by international buyers. This has not only propelled Kaohsiung Agriculture internationally, but has also realized Kaohsiung City’s principles of food safety, health, and a green city. The 4-day exhibition this year achieved nearly NTD 36 million in sales with future estimates topping NTD 80 million. It is obvious that international buyers are more confident and approve of “The Best of Kaohsiung” products for their safety and high quality.