Mangoes from Banganapalle, India, get GI status
The coveted status has come at a time when the fruit’s international presence is expanding, with the opening-up of new overseas markets. T Sudhakar, Deputy General Manager of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Exports Development Authority, told Express that South Korea, Japan, Iran, New Zealand and Australia are opening doors for imports of south Indian mangoes, especially Banganapalle.
“Exports have already started for Japan from the Vapour Heat Treatment (VHT) facility in Tirupati. Teams from South Korea and New Zealand have also expressed satisfaction. Overseas importers are particular about fruit fly control and some people ask for irradiation for which we have a facility in Bengaluru. So, Banganapalle is placing itself comfortably in the international market. Getting GI status is an added boost and helps with the branding,” he said.
source: newindianexpress.com
