1. Taiwan Seeks Philippine Market Access for Sugar Apples, Livestock Products

   The 13th Taiwan-Philippines Vice-Ministerial Meeting on Agricultural and Fisheries Cooperation was held in Cebu on October 16. Both sides signed an MOU on livestock research cooperation, while Taiwan sought Philippine market access for sugar apples and livestock products.The partnership will bring together four Philippine agricultural institutions to promote livestock research and technical exchanges. The two sides also discussed cooperation in banana research and digital agriculture. Taiwan shared its experience in controlling African swine fever and regaining disease-free status this year. Ahead of the meeting, the Commerce Development Research Institute signed an MOU with a major Philippine meat importer and distributor on October 14 to facilitate purchases of Taiwanese livestock products.The Ministry of Agriculture said Taiwan will continue to strengthen agricultural cooperation and trade with the Philippines, expanding market opportunities and promoting sustainable development.

2. Deep-Sea Fisheries Showcase Promotes Seafood Education at Kaohsiung Food Show

Taiwan's deep-sea fisheries sector is featured at the 2026 Kaohsiung International Food Show, which opened on October 22. The dedicated exhibition brings together four fisheries associations representing tuna, squid, purse seine and small-scale longline fisheries, along with the Kaohsiung and Donggang Fishermen’s Associations. Displays of fish species, fishing grounds and vessel models, along with family activities and cooking demonstrations, introduce visitors to Taiwan’s deep-sea fisheries and seafood products.　Wu Ming-feng, director of the Fisheries Agency’s Deep-Sea Fisheries Division, said the sector generates around NT$40 billion in annual output value and supports more than NT$100 billion in related industries, sustaining tens of thousands of households.　The exhibition also features giant squid and tuna specimens, marine conservation activities and chef-led demonstrations showcasing the diverse flavors of deep-sea seafood.