mango exports

During 2025-26, Gujarat’s Kesar mango emerged as the biggest contributor to India’s mango exports to Japan, accounting for shipments worth nearly $0.2 million out of the total $1.54 million earned from fresh and processed mango exports to the country.

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Every summer, India's love affair with mangoes ignites spirited discussions across the nation. Malihabad, nestled in Uttar Pradesh, proudly claims the title of the 'Mango Capital of the World,' thanks to its revered Dussehri mangoes. While regions like Malda present their own mango treasures, it's Malihabad's rich mango heritage and time-honored orchards that reinforce its supremacy.

A Karnataka doctor transformed barren land into a thriving Kesar mango farm using Israeli high-density technology and natural practices. Dr. Sameer Nair's organic orchard, powered by sustainable methods, yields significantly more fruit in fewer years than traditional farming. His 'Vaishali Farm' produce, free from chemicals, is gaining popularity for its taste and quality.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has resigned, paving the way for DK Shivakumar. Meanwhile, CBI detained Twisha Sharma’s mother-in-law after her anticipatory bail was cancelled. Fresh US-Iran tensions simmer as Kuwait reports a missile attack. Japan halted Indian mango imports due to quarantine concerns, and North Korea rejected the Quad's denuclearisation call.

Odisha has launched its 2026 mango export season, sending three metric tonnes of premium Amrapali mangoes from Dhenkanal to London. This initiative, involving farmer producer companies and APEDA, aims to significantly boost exports beyond last year's 120 MT, targeting over 500 MT. Farmers are experiencing improved earnings and confidence with this new global market access.

Unseasonal rain, hailstorms and heatwaves during April-May adversely impacted fruit crops across the country. From Bihar to Maharashtra, TOI visits orchards to assess the extent of damage and its economic cost

Singapore's cultural festival saw Indian mangoes as the star attraction, with performers receiving boxes of the prized fruit. Organized by the Indian High Commission, the event aimed to boost mango exports and offered a taste of "Incredible India." This initiative, part of a broader strategy to promote premium varieties globally, has generated significant enthusiasm and curiosity among residents.

A San Francisco resident's dedication to solving a mango shortage has created a popular annual event. The SF Mango Party celebrates the fruit, bringing together Indian Americans and newcomers. Demand for premium Indian mangoes like Alphonso and Kesar is soaring in the US. Despite high prices due to limited availability and shipping costs, consumers are eager for these flavorful varieties.

Krishnagiri, which has more than 33,000 hectares under mango cultivation, used to produce around 2,52,436 metric tonnes annually. More than one lakh farmers, including small, marginal and large growers, depend on mango farming for their livelihood. However, farmers said they faced repeated income losses over the past 10 years due to natural calamities, pest attacks and poor pricing.