Taiwan International Fisheries & Seafood Show

Industry Events TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES & SEAFOOD SHOW TAIWANTaiwan’s largest fshery trade event connecting industry professionals Along with this update, a variety of other specialised sections in the took place on September 26-28th, 2019 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition event included the Fishing Equipment and Technology Area, Seafood Centre in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, an event which International Aquafeed Process Area, Marine Biotechnology Area and Aquaculture Area. magazine were very happy to attend. The International Aquafeed team were indeed very impressed to see This year’s exposition is the ffth rendition of the popular Taiwan a renewed focus on fsh farming and aquatic technologies at the ffth International Fisheries and Seafood show (TIFSS). As one of rendition of the Taiwan International Fisheries and Seafood Show, Taiwan’s most important fshery and seafood trade events, the show which really refects that the event is keeping updated on all the latest was a huge success and attracted over 170 exhibitors and 340 booths. innovations in the sector. Over 10,000 foreign and domestic professional buyers also attended The event also boasted a great scope of international companies, the event, a record-breaking number which demonstrates how much speakers and attendees. In particular, Taiwan’s top product importers the event is continuing to grow. for fshery products are China, Norway, Japan, Vietnam and It is very clear that the event is continuing to expand, as the variety Indonesia, and companies from these countries focked en masse of topics concerning marine life that were covered at the event have to attend the event, as well as members from countries all over the expanded signifcantly, compared to previous renditions of the event. globe. Aquaculture, marine biotechnology, fshing tackles, seafood, seafood Seminars were also regularly held throughout the three-day event, processing and fshing equipment were all key sectors that the event the most prominent being the ‘World Aquaculture Techniques and catered to, giving attendees a much wider scope of topics to explore Marketing Outlook 2019’ seminar, which featured discussions as they browsed the stands. concerning the history of fshing and the current conditions of bluefn The event was opened up by Dirctor Donald Lu from the Taiwan tuna, popular in Japan, by the Director of the Fisheries Research External Development Council, who gave welcome remarks, Institute of Kindai University. Professor Sheenan Harpaz of the followed by Peter D M Chiang, Founder of Hanaqua Tech Inc, who Agricultural Research Organisation (ARO), Israel, also discussed discussed the aquaculture industry on a global scale, as well as innovation and research in Israel, particularly the concept of international certifcation. Other expert speakers included Chao-nan smart aquaculture development. Me Cesar Aurelio Morales Perez, Chen, Director of the Kaohsiung Industry Development Association the Regulations and International Trade Manager for Mexico, and professor Masuma of Kindai University. also discussed current market conditions and opportunities for cooperation in the industry. Improving year on year In total, seven remarkable seminars were hosted at the event, along There were several areas of the exhibition which also refected the with 16 presentations, no doubt the most popular being the ‘Cooking large area of growth within the aquaculture sector in Taiwan. One and Tasting Yummy Seafood Show, which brought to attendees some new feature was the ‘Fishing Tackle Exhibition Area’, which brought lovely marine cuisine which proved extremely popular. 16 exhibitors from all over the world to attend, including Abu Garcia The Taiwan International Fisheries and Seafood Show will once from the US, Daiwa from Japan, Okuma, Etuoh, Anten and more from again be held in 2020, and will no doubt be once again a great Taiwan. As a result of this new update, any fshermen also attended the success in connecting people in the industry. Taiwan is now ranked event and brought new experience and interests to the aquaculture event. the 21st country in terms of aquaculture processing and innovations, The event was also broadcast online live by several prominent and it is clear that they are becoming a key location in the industry. members of the fshing industry. An exclusive indoor ‘Shrimp The organisers, such as the Taiwan External Trade Development Fishing Experience’ was also held, which allowed fshermen to Council, My Exhibition and the Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA experience indoor fsh shrimping and the queues to join this fun and The Kaohsiung City Government should be very proud of their event proved its popularity. achievements for the Taiwanese aquaculture sector. Internet celebrities make live broadcasts at the The “2019 World Aquaculture Techniques One-on-one meeting between the exhibitors indoor shrimp fshing experience & Marketing Outlook” seminars received and buyers enthusiastic participation 54 | December 2019 - International Aquafeed.

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