APEDA facilitates Assam, India grown Burmese grapes’ export to Dubai

Published Jun 29, 2021

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A shipment of Burmese grapes has been exported from Guwahati to Dubai, the first step in boosting the export potential of agricultural and processed food products from the north-eastern states of India. The consignment was sourced and packed in Assam and exported by Kiega EXIM, an APEDA-registered company. APEDA has also facilitated the export of 'red rice' and 'Assam lemon' to the USA and Europe, respectively, and has provided financial assistance to set up a pack house in Guwahati for the export of fresh fruits and vegetables to Europe. The organization plans to continue focusing on the north-eastern region to build capacity, upgrade quality, and develop infrastructure.

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In a major boost to harness the export potential of agricultural and processed food products from north-eastern states, a shipment of fresh Burmese grapes referred as ‘Leteku’ in Assamese language has been exported to Dubai from Guwahati by air route, Ministry of Commerce & Industry has informed in a press note. A consignment of Burmese grapes, which contains vitamin C and Iron, was sourced and packed at a collection centre in Darang district of Assam. Consignment was exported by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) registered Kiega EXIM from Guwahati airport to Dubai via Delhi. APEDA has been carrying out promotional activities to bring the north-eastern states on the agricultural and processed food products export map of India. Recently, APEDA facilitated exports of the first consignment of ‘red rice’ to the USA from Assam. Iron rich ‘red rice’ is grown in Brahmaputra valley of Assam, without the use of any chemical fertiliser. The rice ...

Source: Agriculture Post