1. Ministry to study identifying country of origin of oysters 

At a legislative committee meeting, Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Tsai Yi-yu raised concerns that oysters from Vietnam could be mistaken for domestic oysters, hurting the income of local farmers. In response, the Ministry of Agriculture is to study ways to identify the country of origin of oysters sold in traditional markets to distinguish between imports and domestic produce, Acting Minister of Agriculture Chen Junne-jih said. Meanwhile, Fisheries Agency Director-General Chang Chih-shen said the ministry would hold a meeting in the next weeks to discuss issues related to labeling the country of origin, product name, net weight, quantity and expiry date of oysters. It would then work with the industry and hold a meeting with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, he said.

2. MOA presents the grand opening at Tokyo Food Expo 

The 49th Tokyo International Food Expo (FOODEX JAPAN 2024) was held at the Tokyo Big Sight on March 5^th to March 8^th, 2024. Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and 12 food suppliers co-constructed the Taiwan Pavilion for the EXPO. MOA has made Taiwan’s agricultural and fishery products a special focus of their booth this year. The annual event is expected to significantly enhance the profiles of the country’s agricultural and food manufacturing sectors.