Several countries including Mongolia are scheduled to exhibit for the first time at the Kaohsiung Food Show. The event will be held in the southern city this year in early November.
The United States, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia and Hong Kong will all make their debuts at the expo, which will take place from November 6 to 9.
The show, now in its eighth year, will feature a variety of local seafood as well as imports ranging from U.S. beef, Japanese rice and sweets, and South Korean kimchi and hot pepper paste to Mongolian juices and organic beverages.
One highlight this year will be sushi-making robots created by Japanese firm Thaiseng Trading Co., which are expected to attract the attention of hotels and restaurants.
A French bread competition will also be held during the event. Winners from Taiwan will be able to compete in France next year.