The Belize Trade & Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) attended the 2012 Taipei International Food Show, held in Taipei, Taiwan. The Taipei International Food Show is one of Asia’s premier food shows, and had celebrated its 22nd birthday this year. The show itself has been a popular platform for both regional and local industry players to launch their products into the Taiwan and overseas markets. As a historical note, in 2011 Taipei International Food Show welcomed over 5,100 overseas visitors and over 35,000 local visitors.
Belize’s presence at the Taipei International Food Show was made possible through the facilitation of Central America Trade Office (CATO) in Taiwan. Apart from showcasing a wide varieties of made-in-Belize products, the 2012 Belize delegation also comprised of a shrimp producer (Royal Mayan Shrimp Farm), and a hot pepper sauce producer (Hot Mama Belize). Both enterprises have received favorable feedback from the attendees at the Show. Moreover, both enterprises have engaged in dialogue with a number of attendees demonstrating keen interests to import their goods.
In summary, the Show provided vast opportunities and opened gateways for current and potential trades between Taiwanese buyers and Belizean companies. BELTRAIDE sincerely believes that this year’s participation in the Show has been a success!
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August 22, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Is that all we have to offer? We talk about exports but we are not serious about it. Talking is cheap and that is why we only talk. Instead of wasting all this money in these trips. why not plant and produce something.
All we want to do is focus on Tourism when we cannot compete with neighboring countries – Mexico and other Caribbean countries. Lets det real and start doing some real work – If we are serious about exports then let us focus on Agriculture. But this field is not for lazy people and talking people – this is for real people. Want to move Belize foreward then move it to the right direction. Furhtermore, nobody is interested in agriculture because it is hardwork and most Belizeans do not like to work hard. Belize get serious or we will loose our country.
September 19, 2012 at 12:03 am
Greetings Mr. Carballo,
Thank you for your comment. We would love to discuss your ideas and incorporate them into the strategies that we have at BELTRAIDE to promote and continue to expand on the great potential that we have in the Agriculture industry. Agriculture is indeed one of our key priority sectors, which our Development Unit promotes extensively and with great passion advocates for. Feel free to give us a call at 822-3737/0175 or email at beltraide@belizeinvest.org.bz to further discuss your ideas and to find a solution on how to move our beautiful country forward.
I will be waiting for your feedback.
Many blessings!
Admin