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New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has said that the first commercial shipment of premium cherries from Jammu and Kashmir is being sent to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The minister has informed that a major market has opened up for 'cherry farmers' and now they will get better value for their produce.
Union Minister Goyal posted, 'It is a matter of great joy. The first commercial shipment of premium cherries from Jammu & Kashmir has been dispatched to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.' He added, 'A huge market has now opened up for our cherry farmers, who will now get better value for their produce.' A Big Win for 'Vocal for Local': Union Minister
The minister has said that the government is working relentlessly to end the logistical bottlenecks to establish India as a global supplier of premium agri-products. He said, 'This is a big win for 'Vocal for Local'. The government is committed to removing logistical challenges and enhancing market access for Indian agricultural and processed food products.
In April, Union Minister Piyush Goyal appreciated the efforts of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) for facilitating the first commercial sea shipment of the Indian saffron variety of pomegranate to the United States. This initiative is expected to create new opportunities for farmers to benefit from the growing global demand for high-quality agricultural produce. Pomegranates Shipped by Sea for the First Time
The first-ever sea shipment of Indian pomegranates—comprising 4,620 boxes weighing around 14 tonnes—reached New York in the second week of March, five weeks after departing from Ahilyanagar in Maharashtra. The consignment was warmly received in the United States. The quality of the pomegranates was described as excellent, and customers were captivated by the visual appeal and exceptional taste of the Indian 'Bhagwa' variety.
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