required report public distribution date 10 24 2003 gain number tw3037 tw0000 taiwan exporter guide annual approved by hoa van huynh director agricultural trade office american institute in prepared asian pacific research ltd highlights renewed economic growth through 2004 will provide new opportunities for us exports of food and beverages wto liberalization consumer demand novelty variety have however created a highly competitive environment exporters this puts strong emphasis on innovative product development superior marketing skills trend towards high value niche markets continued large scale retail outlets up market service typified the taipei 101 complex nearing completion favor added specialty products includes psd changes no matrix tw1 tw overview export led is expected to deliver substantial relief industry which has suffered recent years due combination weak low cost imports although members remain concerned with improving efficiency cutting costs retailers are exploring approaches