Jharkhand has sent its first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes to the United Kingdom, marking a new step in the state’s entry into international fresh fruit markets.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, facilitated the export of 1.5 metric tonnes of fresh Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand to London.
The mangoes were sourced from Beura Farmer Producer Company Ltd., an all-women Farmer Producer Company based in Bano Block of Simdega district. The consignment is being exported by Kolkata-based JGB Agrofresh Pvt. Ltd.
The flag-off ceremony for the shipment was held in Kolkata on 4 June 2026.
The export follows an export-oriented capacity building programme organised by APEDA on 5 May 2026 for Farmer Producer Companies, Farmer Producer Organisations and progressive farmers of Simdega district.
The programme focused on export requirements, quality standards and market opportunities. After this, APEDA facilitated a linkage between Beura Farmer Producer Company Ltd. and JGB Agrofresh Pvt. Ltd. for procurement of export-quality mangoes from the district.
The ministry said the linkage has enabled direct participation of the FPC in the export value chain and provided market access for its member farmers.
Farmers associated with the FPC received higher returns for their produce compared to prevailing domestic market prices.
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The initiative is also expected to encourage better quality production practices, improved post-harvest management and compliance with international standards among farmer groups in the region.
Jharkhand has favourable agro-climatic conditions for horticulture cultivation. The Amrapali mango variety grown in the state is known for its quality characteristics and market acceptance.
With this shipment, Jharkhand has joined the list of states exporting fresh fruits to international markets.
APEDA supports agricultural and processed food exports through market development initiatives, capacity-building programmes, quality improvement measures, traceability systems and export promotion activities.
It also supports the participation of farmer collectives, including women-led and tribal producer organisations, in agricultural exports.
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal also described the shipment as an example of “Local Goes Global”, saying mangoes grown by a women-led farmer producer company from Simdega are set to reach the United Kingdom.
The ministry said the first commercial export of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand marks an important step towards integrating farmer producer organisations from the state with international markets.
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