Some six tons of mangoes from West Bengal’s Malda district have been exported to Italy and Qatar last week. The fruit would be sold at local markets in Milan, but the consignment would be displayed at an international exhibition of fruits in Doha. This was intended to popularise Malda mangoes in the international market and to ensure a steady business for the growers every year.
According to sources, 2,400 kilos of mangoes were sent to Milan, Italy, and 3,600 kilos to the capital of Qatar. Earlier, mangoes of Malda were sent to some European countries, especially to the UK. But this is for the first time that orders have been placed to exporters from Italy.
Uzzal Saha, the secretary of West Bengal Exporters’ Coordination Committee, said: “The Covid-19 pandemic, the consequent lockdown, along with inclement weather conditions, had marred the prospect of Malda mangoes last year. But this year, the trend appears to be favourable. Along with the European countries, we have also sent the mangoes to Dubai and hope to receive more orders from abroad.”
Source: telegraphindia.com
