First Indian mangoes arrive in Australia
Revised protocols have opened the door for Indian imports, with fruit allowed into Australia as long as it has been treated with irradiation prior to export.
Perfection Fresh Australia (PFA) took delivery of the mangoes, all of which were the Kesar variety.
"The first consignment, I've got to say, was a little disappointing," PFA chief executive Michael Simonetta said.
"The fruit had a little bit of blemish on the skin and wasn't as evenly coloured as we expected it to be, so we're in the process now of getting it to colour more evenly and then offer it for sale following that. The eating quality is quite nice. It's pleasant to eat."
source: abc.net.au
