From a single tea leaf, a cup of bubble tea and a bowl of douhua to the lights of the night market — sail six stops along Taiwan's coast to meet its flavors and people, and see how a Taiwanese food company carries them to the world.
Along Taiwan's coastline — setting off from the tea hills and finally sailing from the harbor to the world.
Brand Philosophy
Tang Sugar Brand Philosophy: Taiwanese Food and Taiwanese Service, Bringing the Flavors of Taiwan to the World
From the Formosa Oolong that sailed to New York in 1869 to bubble tea loved around the globe, Taiwan has long been sending great flavors to the world. Tang Sugar (Caitang International) is a Taiwanese company proud of the food Taiwanese people make and the service they provide. With consistent ingredient quality, clear partnership terms and verifiable supply capability, we…
It introduces Taiwan's tea, bubble tea, night-market food, fruit and sugar, everyday life and Made in Taiwan, and shows how Tang Sugar brings these flavors and Taiwanese service to partners around the world.
How is Taiwan Stories different from the blog?
Taiwan Stories covers culture, origins and Taiwan through foreign eyes; the blog covers drink recipes, ingredient dosage and sourcing. The two link to each other, so you can go from a story to a recipe.
Taiwan’s Food Industry and Food Taipei: First Held in 1990, with 1,700 Companies and 4,500 International Buyers in 2025
Key answer
Food Taipei is Taiwan’s largest food trade show. It was first held in 1990 and is organized every June by TAITRA at venues such as the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, alongside trade shows for food processing machinery, packaging, and hotel and restaurant equipment. In 2025 the Food Taipei Mega Show brought together about 1,700 companies and 4,500 booths, and by its close it had drawn more than 50,000 professional visitors and nearly 4,500 international buyers from 83 countries, led by Japan, the United States, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. Tang Sugar uses sourcing services and consolidated export to help overseas buyers source Taiwanese food and bubble tea ingredients.
The world’s buyers come to Taiwan for food
Every June, food buyers from around the world fly to Taipei to taste, negotiate and place orders at the show. From bubble tea ingredients, tea, pastries and frozen foods to food processing machinery and packaging, the whole Taiwanese food supply chain is there (further reading: Taiwan’s exports and international trade).
Food Taipei at a glance
Item
Details
Name
Food Taipei (part of the Food Taipei Mega Show)
First held
1990
Organizer
Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)
When
Every June
Concurrent shows
Food processing machinery, biotech and pharmaceutical equipment, packaging, and hotel and restaurant equipment
2025 scale
About 1,700 companies and 4,500 booths
2025 visitors
More than 50,000 professionals and nearly 4,500 international buyers from 83 countries
Top five buyer sources
Japan, United States, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore
The 2025 show focused on “precision nutrition” and “green and smart” themes and included Halal business events, generating 1,118 business meetings. The 2026 show was held at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 and Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2, with nearly 1,800 exhibitors.
How to prepare before visiting
Make a sourcing list: items, specifications, quantities and your target market’s regulations.
Consolidate shipments: goods from several factories can be combined into one container for export.
Tang Sugar: source Taiwanese food without waiting for the show
Not every buyer can fly to Taipei every year. Caitang International Co., Ltd. (brand name Tang Sugar) is proud of Taiwan’s food industry and helps overseas buyers source all year round:
This article belongs to Stop 6, Made in Taiwan & Trade, of the Taiwan Stories series. Series opener: Tang Sugar brand philosophy.
FAQ
When is Food Taipei held?
Every June in Taipei, organized by TAITRA; check the official announcement for exact dates.
What is 台北國際食品展 in English?
It’s Food Taipei, and together with its concurrent trade shows it’s called the Food Taipei Mega Show.
How big is Food Taipei?
In 2025 the Food Taipei Mega Show had about 1,700 companies and 4,500 booths, drawing more than 50,000 professionals and nearly 4,500 international buyers.
Where do the international buyers come from?
In 2025 the top five sources were Japan, the United States, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore.
Can I source Taiwanese food without attending the show?
Yes. A sourcing agent can request quotes and samples from Taiwanese suppliers, then export everything in a consolidated shipment.
