USA Pavilion Food Taipei 2008 Unparalleled Show, Amazing Prospects   Come and exhibit at the USDA-supported USA PAVILION at Food Taipei 2008, the largest food and beverage show in Taiwan. Located in the most eye-catching location of the show venue, the USA PAVILION in Food Taipei has long been one of the largest pavilions among the many national pavilions exhibited at the show, offering you tons of business opportunities in a region that is ever-searching for fresh taste and variations.   Taiwan – A Vibrant and Growing Market Taiwan’s entry into the World Trade Organization has led it to open its market to the world, providing improved market access for a wide range of US agricultural products including fresh produce, dairy products, meat, seafood, and processed food products. In 2006, total agricultural, fish and forestry import reached US$9.2 billion, showing a substantial rise of 18% compared with US$7.8 billion in 2003. US imports alone stood at US$2.57 billion, accounting for nearly 30% of the total import value.   Source: Agricultural Trade Office (ATO), American Institute in Taiwan (AIT)   The United States is Taiwan’s chief and largest supplier of imported agricultural products Taiwan is the United States’ sixth largest export market for food and agricultural products Taiwan has the highest per capita consumption of US agricultural products outside the U.S.A. and Canada. The US has enjoyed a 30% market share since 2000 Growing Consumer Product Imports - With its increasing adoption of US and western food tastes and reliance on imports, Taiwan is a dynamic market for exports of top quality US food and agricultural products   Source: Agricultural Trade Office (ATO), American Institute in Taiwan (AIT)   FOOD TAIPEI – the Perfect Platform to Launch into the Hottest Taiwan & Overseas Market One of Asia’s best food shows 2007 Show had 615 exhibitors from 41 countries (including 32 National Pavilions) using 1,583 booths, attracting nearly 3,000 buyers from more than 80 countries and over 30,000 domestic visitors Brings together buyers from the global Chinese Community New Nangang Exhibition Hall offers brand new facilities, super services, and even MORE business opportunities   Services & Features at the USA Pavilion All booths at the USA Pavilion are located in the most prominent location of the Show venue Furnished booths are ready-to-move-in Offers free shipping of 50 pounds of product samples (one-way) Spacious Business Lounge for one-on-one meetings and Internet Café Free listing in the official show directory and the USA Pavilion Directory Interpreters / demonstrators ready at your service Hotel Reservation services   Get Ready to Apply! Food Taipei is the largest and most popular food show in Taiwan, providing excellent access to local food importers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers and consumers. The USA Pavilion, located in the venue’s most eye-catching location, offers you a chance to show it all! We sincerely invite you to explore the tremendous business prospects that await at Asia’s premier food industry show!   ※ The USA Pavilion in FOOD TAIPEI 2008 is a USDA-supported trade show. US Exhibitors will receive market support services from ATO Taipei.