Wednesday 18 June 2014

Second Halal Taiwan expo from June 25

The 2014 Taiwan International Halal Expo (Halal Taiwan) will be held for the second time as part of a 5 in 1 Food Expo from June 25 to 28 at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1, targeting the halal market which is estimated to be worth US$700 billion. 

In 2013, Halal Taiwan was spun off as an independent event from the halal section of Food Taipei. The show features halal certificd products. According to organisers the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (Taitra), the first Halal Taiwan has attracted 353 registered Indonesian buyers, a growth of more than 80% compared to 2012.

Halal Taiwan is part of a 5-in-1 Food expo that covers all aspects of the food supply chain. It is held in conjunction with the Taipei International Food Show (Food Taipei), the Taipei International Food Processing & Pharma Machinery Show (Foodtech & Pharmatech Taipei), the Taipei International Packaging Industry Show (Taipei Pack) and the Taiwan International Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Show (Taiwan Horeca).

Source: Taitra. Sunnano Biotech's booth in 2013.
Yunlin Yuanchuang Poultry Product Coop. is presenting both fresh and prepared products while Lee's Biotechniques will introduce cosmetics. Rice and oatmeal-based products will be showcased by Golden Crops. Thirty other exhibitors will also be launching new products at the show. A list of exhibitors can be found here.

The event is open to trade only from June 25 to 27, and to the public at NT$300 on June 28 (terms and conditions apply).