september 2002 the monthly magazine for food and agricultural exporters united states department of agriculture foreign service assessing asian markets in indonesia philippines thailand south korea china economic growth trade reform taste trends are boosting sales us products augur well future foodex japan 2003 tokyo show is largest beverage asia at pavilion was one country pavilions with 190 companies partici pating america s market exports purchased 11 3 billion worth fish forestry 2001 4 8 which were consumer oriented category organized by management association comprised 90 000 industry professionals from throughout location makuhari messe nippon convention center chiba near dates march 14 tuesday friday deadlines oct 18 payment due nov 29 contacts mark dries maria nemeth ek or khaliaka meadry office usda fas washington dc tel 011 81 3224 5115 202 720 3623 fax 971