Bangkok--14 Aug--JETRO Bangkok One of the biggest exhibition areas in Asia Fruits Logistica, world-famous trade event, to present exquisite Japanese fresh fruits and vegetable Future tariff cuts for Japanese fruits in Thailand up to 0%, starting at earliest this October thanks to JTEPA FREE 50 entrance ticket GIVE-AWAY exclusively for fruit and vegetable buyers — register at Tel. 0-2253-2021#124 till Aug 27 The Japan External Trade Organization or JETRO Bangkok is going to carry out “JAPAN PAVILION”, one of the biggest exhibition zones for Japanese fruits and vegetables displayed by nine Japanese companies, at “Asia Fruits Logistica” event, during September 5-7, 2007, 13:00-18:00 hrs., Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan entrusts the running of “JAPAN PAVILION” to JETRO Bangkok. Yoichi Kato, JETRO Bangkok President, said “JETRO promotes this special exhibition of Japanese fresh fruits and vegetables particularly because the merits of the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA) will bring about lower tariffs imposed to Japanese fruits that are imported into Thailand. After JTEPA takes effect, the tariffs for pears, peaches, persimmons and apples will be waived to 0%, while those for melons, grapes, and Japanese yam will be reduced every year. It assumed to be take effect between October and December this year. Therefore, it is a good opportunity Thai food industry and consumers to enjoy better quality Japanese fruits at lower prices. JETRO will give away FREE DAY PASSES, worth 30 USD each, to wholesale buyers, retailers, importers, and exporters. Register now by calling 0-2253-2021#124 until Monday, August 27, 2007. Mr. Seiji Tazo, Trade Promotion Director, JETRO Bangkok, said “JAPAN PAVILION showcases better quality Japanese fruits and agricultural produce, which have been ‘nurtured with care’ by Japanese farmers using Japanese local wisdoms. For example, covering fruits with paper shileds to protect the buds and baby fruits from insects, diseases and harsh rains; placing reflection sheets under apple trees to expose the buds to more sunlight; and dropping small and extra fruits to enlarge remaining fruits on the trees.” “The exhibition is desinged to portray the colorful ambience of Japan as well as the good nature of Japanese farmers who nurture fruits and crops with their happy hearts. Much has been said that these Japanese farmers tend the fruits as caring-mindedly as If the fruits were their own babies,” said Mr. Tazo. Asia Fruit Logistica is the world’s leading exhibition and convention event for the marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables which has been held in Berlin every year since 1993. The event is to be held for the first time in Asia because of the dynamism of the Asian markets. There will be nine Japanese companies participating in the JAPAN PAVILION, whose items of highlights include pears, peaches, persimmons, grapes, melons and Japanese yam. For FREE 50 ENTRANCE TICKETS exclusively for fruit and vegetable buyers, retailers, and importers, call 0-2253-2021#124 . For more information, visit www.asiafruitlogistica.com . For more information, please contact: Chutima Duangpanich, PR Dept., JETRO Bangkok, Tel. 0 2553 6441 ext. 147