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Taiwan Food Expo opens, tourism target set

Overview

Ahead of the Taiwan Food Expo, which was scheduled for 31 July–3 August 2026 at the Taipei World Trade Center, the city saw the opening of Four Taste, a new restaurant that began serving diners on 29 July. The Expo’s launch day featured President Lai Ching‑de, who reiterated the government’s ambition to draw 10 million international visitors annually and generate more than NT$1 trillion in tourism revenue by 2030.

The exhibition showcased 14 Michelin‑star and Bib Gourmand restaurants, a “Taiwan Good Food Pavilion” with 32 local vendors, and over 100 chef demonstrations, including Ah‑Ji, James and Wu Bing‑cheng. As reported on opening day, the Agriculture Ministry offered 500 free eel tastings, and tickets were priced at NT$200 for adults, NT$150 for concessions and NT$100 for charity.

In parallel, a Kaohsiung Franchise Expo opened at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, presenting roughly 100 franchise brands across food, retail, beauty and technology. Organisers forecast NT$12 billion in business activity, the creation of more than 800 new stores and about 3,000 jobs, positioning the event as a warm‑up for the World Franchise Congress scheduled for October 2026.

The Expo also linked to overseas promotion, with a Taiwan Night Market set for Bridgewater, New Jersey on 30 August, alongside an Apple Rock Music Festival and culinary workshops featuring Taiwanese chefs.

Entities

Taiwan Food Expo · Bridgewater, New Jersey · Taiwan Good Food Pavilion · Lee Julan · Taiwan Food Expo

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The expo features 14 Michelin‑star and Bib Gourmand restaurants and a Taiwan Good Food Pavilion with 32 vendors.
[● 2 SOURCES] The 2026 Taiwan Food Expo opened on 31 July 2026 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 and will run through 3 August.
[● 2 SOURCES] President Lai Ching‑de announced a goal of 10 million international visitors and tourism revenue exceeding NT$1 trillion by 2030.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Agriculture Ministry offered 500 free eel tastings on 31 July at 15:00.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Star chefs including Ah‑Ji, James and Wu Bing‑cheng performed at the expo.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ticket prices were NT$200 for full admission, NT$150 for concession and NT$100 for charity.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Kaohsiung Franchise Expo opened on 31 July 2026 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center featuring about 100 franchise brands.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Kaohsiung expo is expected to generate NT$12 billion in business, create over 800 new stores and about 3,000 jobs.

Timeline

about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 8 sources
Taiwan Food Expo opens in Taipei, targets 10 million tourists by 2030
Taiwan’s Food Expo opened in Taipei on 31 July, promoting 10 million tourists by 2030, featuring Michelin venues, free eel tasting and star‑chef shows; a Kaohsiung franchise expo runs concurrently, forecasting
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Taipei opens new Taiwanese cuisine venue as Taiwan Food Expo kicks off
Taipei welcomed Four Taste restaurant’s modern Taiwanese menu and launched the Taiwan Food Expo, a week‑long showcase of local cuisine, Michelin spots, and culinary experiences.

Sources

applealmond.com · epochtimes.com · heartbeats.jp · news.cnyes.com · news.cube-soft.jp · nextapple.com.sg · saintmichaels.org.uk · tcpttw.com · thehubnews.net · tw.nextapple.com

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