India’s trade ties with the UK just got a little sweeter. On Thursday, the first shipment of the Indian Kundana variety of fresh Jamun was flagged off to London, even as the two countries continue the legal vetting of their free trade agreement (FTA), announced on May 6.
Previously, only frozen and powdered Jamun had been exported.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the commerce and industry ministry, flagged off the maiden export consignment of fresh Jamun from Karnataka to the UK.
APEDA said the fruits were sourced directly from a Farmer Producer Organization (FPO).
“Local farmers typically get ₹50-60 per kg for the fruit in domestic markets. From this export consignment, they are earning an average of ₹110 per kg,” said an official.
The fruits were packed at an APEDA and Plant Quarantine-approved packhouse, set up by the Karnataka Department of Horticulture.