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Taipei finds pesticide residues in 22% of produce samples
Taipei’s Department of Health found excessive pesticide residues in 22% of produce samples. Non-compliant items, including chive flowers and lychees, are removed from shelves.
2025/08/28 20:00
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Taipei to release 50 tons of vegetables amid price spike
Taipei’s fruit and vegetable market sees a price surge due to Typhoon Danas. A stabilization plan on July 17-24 aims to control costs with 50 metric tons of price-controlled vegetables.
2025/07/16 14:45
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Typhoon Danas hits Taiwan, vegetable prices drop
Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corp. reports a drop in vegetable prices due to Typhoon Danas. Chiayi and Tainan face a 15% reduction in leafy greens, while cabbage remains stable. Fruit prices rise as Tainan’s pomelo crops suffer.
2025/07/08 17:00
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Taiwan boosts rice exports to Japan amid shortage
Taiwan’s agriculture minister announced a boost in rice exports to Japan at the Food Taipei Mega Shows. Taiwan aims to export 12,000 tons amid Japan’s rice shortage, marking a long-term trade commitment.
2025/06/25 21:00
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Taipei firm to export 18 tons of cabbage to Japan
Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corp. will export 18 tons of Taiwanese hard cabbage to Japan, addressing a cabbage shortage. The shipment departs Thursday.
2025/03/06 09:00
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Supermarkets emptied as Typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan
Typhoon Krathon nears Taiwan, prompting Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Co. to suggest curry rice as a storm meal. Residents rush to supermarkets. Stay updated on the typhoon’s path.
2024/10/02 13:02
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Taipei mayor vows to boost Yunlin’s farm products
Discover how Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an commits to promoting Yunlin’s agricultural products, reflecting on campaign support and unity at a recent event. Learn about the diverse community support in New Taipei and the detention of TPP Chairman Ko Wen-je.
2024/09/02 12:17
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Typhoon Gaemi causes over NT$2.7B in agricultural losses
Discover how Typhoon Gaemi’s devastation in Taiwan has led to a surge in vegetable prices, with Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih predicting a month for stabilization. Learn about the impact and recovery efforts.
2024/08/01 13:34
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Excessive pesticide residues found in Taipei’s vegetables
Discover how Taipei is tackling food safety by destroying over 17 tons of fruits and vegetables that failed to meet standards, primarily due to excessive pesticide residues.
2024/05/29 16:25
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Quake in Hualien leads to higher fruit and vegetable costs
Following a recent earthquake in Hualien, transportation costs for fruits and vegetables have surged, as reported by Chang Te-chi, secretary-general of the Ji-an Township Farmers’ Association. The damage has forced trucks to take a longer route, doubling travel time and causing frost damage to produce. Despite stable prices due to government efforts, concerns grow over rising expenses if the Suhua Highway remains closed. The Agriculture Development Department of Hualien County and the Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corporation highlight the financial strain on farmers and the logistics challenges faced, including increased labor costs and the impracticality of using refrigerated trucks on alternative transport modes.
2024/04/24 15:26
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Taiwan assures safety of local pineapples and mushrooms
Stay informed about the recent bongkrekic acid scare in Taipei involving pineapples and king oyster mushrooms. Learn how the Ministry of Agriculture reassures the public of the safety of locally grown produce and clarifies the bacteria responsible for the toxin. Understand the stringent conditions required for bongkrekic acid production and how to ensure food safety when consuming agricultural products.
2024/04/01 14:09
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KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih gains favor in market visit
Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih visited the First Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market in Taipei, gaining support from vendors who welcomed his visit. Hou Yu-ih is the first of the three presidential candidates to visit the market, potentially boosting his popularity in the polls. Accompanied by Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, KMT legislative candidate Chung Hsiao-ping, and Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corporation Chairman Yang Cheng-wu, Hou Yu-ih received a warm reception from the local market community. Vendors expressed their support for Hou Yu-ih, noting that despite the market being closed, his engagement with them was significant. They hoped that Hou Yu-ih would improve market convenience and promised to support him at the polls. Mayor Chiang Wan-an emphasized the importance of the fruit market, the nation’s largest wholesale agricultural market, and expressed hope that Hou Yu-ih would secure funding and construction to upgrade the market’s equipment and protect vendor rights if elected. Hou Yu-ih, who has personal experience working in a market, pledged to enhance the market environment and operating conditions using modern equipment and technology if elected. He also promised to ensure the best cold chain conditions for preserving fruits and vegetables. Hou Yu-ih urged support for a rotation of political power, emphasizing its importance in a functioning democracy.
2024/01/04 15:40
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Terry Gou continues unofficial presidential campaign
Foxconn founder Terry Gou visited the Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corporation and Binjiang Market on Wednesday (July 19) to gain insights into Taiwan’s agriculture and fishing industries.
2023/07/19 16:58