New Delhi: After a gap of two years, exports of mangoes and by-products are expected to pick up after India and the US agreed to ease rules. apedaThe agency responsible for the export of food products has said.
While mango season is almost four months away, pomegranate exports are expected to start soon and shipments from India could go ahead throughout the year as there are three crops in the country, APEDA President m could be that human Told TOI.
On Saturday, the government announced that it has agreed to a deal with the US to allow the import of American cherry, alfalfa grass, in lieu of exports of Indian mango and pomegranate. The new rules mean that the US and India can follow a joint protocol on radiation, which can be certified by US inspectors at their port, or they can also accept Indian certification and visit certain facilities. .
Angamuthu said APEDA expects a significant jump in mango exports. Two years ago, the export of mangoes (including by-products) to the US was estimated to be around Rs 100 crore. Angamuthu said that apart from alphonso, saffron and some varieties from the south, APEDA would try to promote the langa, Dussehri, Jardalu and Himsagar.
While mango season is almost four months away, pomegranate exports are expected to start soon and shipments from India could go ahead throughout the year as there are three crops in the country, APEDA President m could be that human Told TOI.
On Saturday, the government announced that it has agreed to a deal with the US to allow the import of American cherry, alfalfa grass, in lieu of exports of Indian mango and pomegranate. The new rules mean that the US and India can follow a joint protocol on radiation, which can be certified by US inspectors at their port, or they can also accept Indian certification and visit certain facilities. .
Angamuthu said APEDA expects a significant jump in mango exports. Two years ago, the export of mangoes (including by-products) to the US was estimated to be around Rs 100 crore. Angamuthu said that apart from alphonso, saffron and some varieties from the south, APEDA would try to promote the langa, Dussehri, Jardalu and Himsagar.
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