NEWS – APEDA facilitates India’s first commercial trial shipment of Sangola pomegranates to the US via sea

SANGOLA POMEGRANATES

• Sourced from Anarnet registered farmers from Sangola in Maharashtra.
• Significantly for these pomegranates, the premium received by farmers was 20% compared to other export markets and 35% compared to domestic market
• Grown in semi-arid climate
• Known for their large size, vibrant red color, and sweet-tasting arils
• Contributes significantly to the agricultural economy of the region and provides livelihoods for local farmers
• They are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

POMEGRANATES IN INDIA

• Rich history associated with fruit and its nutrition value contribute to its popular demand
• Best in terms of quality with soft fleshy seeds, low acidity and attractive color
• Bhagwa Pomegranate is considered amongst the best varieties around the world
• In the Pomegranate market, India holds a significant advantage of being able to supply Pomegranates through-out the year with trained farmer for expert quality product
• Pomegranate production in the recent years has been growing at a healthy rate of 20-25%
• In India, the major Pomegranate producing states are Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh with Maharashtra contributing to more than 50% of the production share.