Reference Message Network reported on May 20th according to a report by Kyodo News on May 19th that one of China's largest comprehensive food fairs, SIAL International Food Exhibition, opened in Shanghai on the 19th. About 5000 food-related enterprises from 75 countries and regions participated. Against the backdrop of the US-China confrontation over tariff issues, companies from various countries predicted that China would promote trade diversification, so they strengthened their marketing efforts to expand business opportunities. Japanese companies also actively participated.
Report said that participating foreign enterprises launched a rich variety of products, including meat, seafood, dairy products, instant food, and alcoholic beverages, and actively negotiated with Chinese procurement responsible persons. Some companies that export goods to both the US and China markets stated that due to concerns about the US government's tariff policy, "they will pay more attention to the Chinese market".
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) collaborated with Japanese companies to create an exhibition area. About 40 companies selling seasonings, snacks, etc. set up booths and attracted many visitors. Yutaki Motoyori, director of the agricultural, forestry, and food department of JETRO Shanghai Office, said, "On the one hand, this year the export volume of Japanese food to China is showing a growth trend, but on the other hand, some food practitioners expressed concerns about the export situation to the United States."
Report said that the active participation of Latin American enterprises deserves attention. Wang Guang, Brazilian ambassador to China, expressed his expectation for developing trade relations with China. A person in charge of the Colombian government said, "We hope to increase exports of coffee and meat and other agricultural products to China." Colombia previously announced its intention to join the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative. (Translated by Ma Xiaoyun)
Colombian coffee beans (Xinhua News Agency photo)
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