Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

The Taiwan Confectionery, Biscuit & Floury Food Industry Association (TCBFFIA), based in Taipei, Taiwan, is the central representative body for Taiwan’s vibrant sweet and flour-based food manufacturing sector. Established to support and promote the development of Taiwan’s confectionery, bakery, snack, and flour-based food producers, the association plays a critical role in shaping the industry's domestic and international competitiveness.

Core Role and Operations

As a non-profit trade organization, TCBFFIA serves its member companies through advocacy, technical support, market development, and export promotion. Its key operational areas include:

• Coordinating national and international food exhibitions
• Assisting with food safety certifications and global regulatory compliance
• Publishing technical standards and market research for the sector
• Representing member interests in dialogues with government and international trade bodies

The association supports over 200 member enterprises, ranging from small artisanal producers to large industrial food manufacturers.

Industry Representation and Product Categories

TCBFFIA represents a wide spectrum of Taiwan’s processed food products, including:

Key Product Categories

• Confectionery

  • Hard and soft candies
  • Chocolates and coated sweets
  • Gums, jellies, and traditional Asian sweets (e.g., bean pastes)

• Biscuits & Baked Goods

  • Western-style cookies, crackers, and sandwich biscuits
  • Chinese-style pastries and seasonal delicacies

• Flour-based Foods

  • Instant noodles (dry and soup base)
  • Traditional rice cakes and mochi
  • Flour and rice-based snack products

• Snack Foods

  • Flavored nuts and seeds
  • Dried fruit snacks and seaweed-based treats

These products are exported worldwide and form a key part of Taiwan’s processed food export portfolio.

Specialisation and USP

Taiwan’s food manufacturing sector is known for combining high food safety standards with traditional flavors and modern packaging. The TCBFFIA supports this reputation by promoting:

• Innovation in flavor fusion (East-West hybrid sweets)
• Modernization of traditional Chinese confections
• Eco-friendly and export-compliant packaging
• Technological advancements in processing and shelf-life extension

The association also plays a role in linking member companies to emerging international markets and sustainable sourcing practices.

Market Impact and Export Data

According to Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and trade statistics:

• Annual Export Value (2023): Over USD 500 million from the biscuit, snack, and confectionery segments
• Top Export Products: Instant noodles, rice cakes, jellies, sandwich biscuits, peanut candies
• Key Markets: United States, Japan, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Canada, and Australia

Taiwan’s sweets and snacks are recognized for their clean labeling, high-quality ingredients, and consistent taste.

Member Services and Industry Collaboration

TCBFFIA’s offerings to members include:

• Training on international standards such as ISO 22000, BRC, HACCP
• Joint R&D efforts for clean-label and reduced-sugar products
• Marketing campaigns and sampling events in trade shows
• Policy advocacy for export tax incentives and trade facilitation

It works closely with food innovation clusters, government bodies like the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), and academic institutions for food science development.

Certifications and Compliance

TCBFFIA actively helps members obtain and maintain key certifications, including:

• HACCP
• ISO 22000
• Halal Certification
• Kosher Certification
• FDA and EU Food Regulation Compliance

These certifications allow members to access premium markets and large-scale food distribution networks.

Key Achievements

• Spearheaded participation in international expos like SIAL, FOODEX Japan, and Gulfood
• Helped member companies develop reduced-sugar and gluten-free lines for health-conscious markets
• Facilitated branding partnerships for Taiwanese pastry products in Japanese and Korean convenience chains
• Played a key role in advocating labeling law reforms to align with U.S. and EU import standards
• Supported the digitization of SME member companies via e-commerce channel onboarding and digital marketing

The Taiwan Confectionery, Biscuit & Floury Food Industry Association continues to be the driving force behind Taiwan’s reputation as a trusted source of high-quality, innovative, and export-ready sweets, snacks, and flour-based foods.