date:May 16, 2016
inspections team did not match up with samples of Chinese garlic in their database, and therefore the agency gave customs the clearance to proceed..
Farmers pointed out that as local garlic prices vary between NT$110 to NT$130 catty, equal to 0.6 kg. However, once Chinese garlic imported from Thailand enters local markets, prices could fall sharply to below NT$100 per kilogram.