Taichung meat market transformation, activation and livable city upgrading

Taichung meat market transformation, activation and livable city upgrading

Taichung meat market has long had pollution problems such as odor, noise and sewage. In order to improve the quality of life of local residents, Taichung Meat Company promotes in-situ transformation and revitalization, removes slaughtering and auction business, retains wholesale and zero-batch services, and maintains fresh pork supply. Transform into a composite shopping mall, taking into account both environmental protection and consumer needs. With regard to the employment needs of workers in the slaughtering industry, Taichung City said on the 15th that the Labor Bureau will work with trade unions to further understand the specific needs of members and provide follow-up assistance. If they are willing to change jobs, they will provide guidance and vocational training to assist in employment.

The Taichung Municipal Bureau of Agriculture pointed out that Taichung wool pigs are mainly transported from the southern counties and cities to the market for auction and slaughtering, resulting in problems such as odor dispersion, noise, waste water discharge, and so on. In addition, the outdated equipment and poor operational efficiency of the meat market have had a great impact on the lives of the surrounding residents for a long time. In cooperation with the Agricultural Committee of the Executive Yuan to promote the modernization of fresh meat supply, cold chain transportation to improve freshness and extend the shelf life, Taichung Meat Company promoted the "in-situ transformation and activation" of the Taichung meat market and eliminated the slaughtering and auction business. planning to transform into a composite shopping mall, in line with the central policy while improving the quality of life of local residents.

In addition, the Taichung Municipal Bureau of Agriculture has also made every effort to assist suppliers and underwriters in transferring their business. at present, meat markets in neighboring areas have completed preparations for auction and slaughtering business to ensure a stable market supply, and consignees can transfer to neighboring markets for transactions.