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Promoting Seasonal Produce, Taiwan Flavor Food Truck Begins Nationwide Tour

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • Taiwan’s Agriculture Ministry launched the Taiwan Flavor food truck to promote seasonal produce and dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
  • The truck will tour major highway rest areas for one year while joining farmers’ markets, beginning at Taipei’s Hope Square market.
  • Bananas, eel and spear squid were among the featured products, with stops planned at Xihu Service Area and other locations in October.

The Taiwan Flavor food truck has begun a yearlong tour aimed at putting the island’s seasonal produce and distinctive dishes on display.

Its first stop was Taipei’s Hope Square holiday farmers’ market, where bananas, eel and spear squid drew the attention of visitors. The project combines food promotion with direct introductions to products shipped from their places of origin.

The truck will travel to major highway rest areas around Taiwan and continue appearing at farmers’ markets. It is scheduled to visit Xihu Service Area on the 19th, followed by stops in October at Hope Square in Taipei, National Chung Hsing University and Guansi Service Area.

The Agriculture Ministry said the campaign encourages people to eat local food in season.

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