Washington, June 28 (IANS) Hundreds of visitors queued up in Washington’s popular Dupont Circle on Saturday afternoon to sample Indian mangoes at the annual Mango Festival, with many calling for wider availability of premium Indian varieties in the United States as organisers showcased the country’s rich horticultural diversity. The festival, organised by the Embassy of India in Washington in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), th…
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New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India has stepped up efforts to expand exports of its premium mangoes by organising its first-ever mango promotion events in Iceland, showcasing leading varieties and highlighting opportunities to strengthen agricultural trade between the two countries, the government said on Friday.The events — organised by the Embassy of India in Reykjavik in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) — were held in Reykjavik…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Indian mangoes have successfully reached Singapore through sea shipment, marking a significant milestone in expanding affordable and large-scale mango exports to international markets, it was announced on Thursday.In a major breakthrough for India’s fresh fruit export sector, the success of this shipment is expected to facilitate the expansion of Indian mango exports to Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and other markets, where current imports are estimated at $4-5 mill…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) In a unique cultural outreach initiative, BJP President Nitin Nabin has sent specially curated boxes of premium Indian mangoes to diplomats from 82 countries posted in the national capital.The hampers featured four of India’s most celebrated varieties — Kesar, Dasheri, Banganapalli, and Langra — each known for its distinctive taste, aroma, and regional identity.The initiative aims to showcase India’s rich horticultural heritage and highlight the global appeal of i…
Berlin, June 12 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Germany’s Frankfurt organised a mango festival on Friday, offering a unique taste of India’s agricultural heritage.“Celebrating India’s Mango Heritage in Frankfurt, the Consulate General of India organised a vibrant Mango Festival at Taj Hessischer Hof in Frankfurt, bringing together over 80 guests, including diplomatic corps, business and industry leaders, think tanks, academia, media representatives and friends of India to celebrate In…
Washington, June 10 (IANS) From Seattle to Los Angeles and from New Jersey to Washington DC, Indian mangoes are triggering a summer buying frenzy across the United States, with shipments selling out within hours at major retailers as demand surges for varieties such as Kesar, Alphonso and Langra.India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra says the fruit’s growing popularity reflects both diaspora nostalgia and widening American appreciation for Indian produce.For decades, Indian Americans returnin…
Seattle (United States), June 6 (IANS) The second edition of ‘Mango Magic: Promotion and Tasting Event of Indian Mangoes’ was organised in Seattle, bringing together more than 100 leading importers of Indian fruits along with senior representatives from major US retailers, including Costco, to sample some of India’s finest mango varieties, according to the Consulate General of India in Seattle. The event showcased seven premium varieties of Indian mangoes, highlighting the country’s rich a…