APEDA delivers the first consignment of Indian pomegranates from Mumbai to Australia's Melbourne

New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first shipment of Indian pomegranates from Mumbai to Melbourne, Australia, on August 31, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday. This shipment was sent by M/s. Kay Bee Exports, a leading exporter of fruits and vegetables from Mumbai and a registered exporter with APEDA. The pomegranates in this consignment were directly sourced from the farms of M/s. Kay Bee Exports, ensuring that the benefits of this export reach Indian farmers at the grassroots level. These pomegranates were meticulously packed at their Australia-approved packhouse in Ahmednagar, guaranteeing that they meet the stringent quality standards required for international markets. The consignment weighing 1.1 metric tons (MT) consisted of 336 boxes (each weighing 3.5 kg). It underwent necessary irradiation treatment at the MSAMB IFC in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, as per ...