TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A delegation from the Lithuanian Trade Representative Office headed by the counrty’s representative to Taiwan, Paulius Lukauskas, made a visit to I-Mei’s production facility in Taoyuan’s Longtan on Thursday (Dec. 21).
Lukauskas took a guided tour of the food preparation and packaging plant as well as I-Mei’s biomedical research center, which is also at the facility in Longtan. Accompanied by the factory supervisor, the pair discussed I-Mei’s energy-efficient food production methods, as well as issues related to material sourcing and supply chain development.
I-Mei’s Longtan facility boasts numerous carbon-cutting and energy-saving technologies that ensure an eco-friendly production process. One notable feature of the facility is the world’s largest freeze-drying and vacuum packaging system, which has a conveyer belt that stretches 45 meters with a width of 2.5 meters.
Members of the Lithuanian delegation were also reportedly impressed by the facility’s large-scale, low-energy refrigeration system and the use of drones to assess the factory’s inventory.
Lukaukus said that he greatly appreciates I-Mei’s commitment to providing quality products. He said he admires the company’s use of cutting-edge technology and its effective business model.
The Lithuanian representative said that he hopes Lithuania can continue to build strong relations with I-Mei and Taiwan moving forward. Following the tour, the Lithuanian delegation shared traditional Lithuanian mead with I-Mei employees, who in turn provided the company’s famous I-Mei puffs for the guests to enjoy.
Prior to visiting the I-Mei factory, Lukauskas was in Kaohsiung where he met with Mayor Chen Chi-mai (陳其邁) to discuss cooperative opportunities in the fields of information security and fintech between Taiwan and Lithuania.
* I-Mei Foods is the parent company of Taiwan News.
Paulius Lukauskus and others pose with I-Mei food products, Dec. 21. (Taiwan News photo)
