APEDA Facilitates First Export of Fresh Mangoes from Jharkhand to United Kingdom with 1.5 tonnes of Amrapali variety.
APEDA Facilitates First Export of Fresh Mangoes from Jharkhand to United Kingdom. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has flagged off the first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to the United Kingdom. The event took place in Kolkata on 4 June 2026.
The consignment includes 1.5 metric tonnes of fresh Amrapali mangoes. These mangoes come from Beura Farmer Producer Company Ltd., an all-women Farmer Producer Company located in Bano Block of Simdega district, Jharkhand. M/s JGB Agrofresh Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, handled the export to London, United Kingdom.
This export follows an Export-Oriented Capacity Building Programme held by APEDA on 5 May 2026. The programme trained Farmer Producer Companies, Farmer Producer Organisations, and progressive farmers from Simdega district. It covered export requirements, quality standards, and market opportunities.APEDA later linked Beura Farmer Producer Company Ltd. with M/s JGB Agrofresh Pvt. Ltd. for the supply of export-quality mangoes. The current shipment is the direct result of this support.
APEDA Facilitates First Export of Fresh Mangoes from Jharkhand to United Kingdom
The linkage has allowed the women-led FPC to join the export value chain. Member farmers have gained direct market access. They received higher returns for their produce than domestic market prices.Jharkhand has favourable agro-climatic conditions for horticulture. The Amrapali mango variety grown in the state is known for its quality and market acceptance. With this first consignment, Jharkhand has joined the list of states exporting fresh fruits to international markets.
APEDA works to promote exports of agricultural and processed food products. It supports market development, capacity-building programmes, quality improvement, traceability systems, and export promotion. The authority gives special attention to farmer collectives, including women-led and tribal producer organisations.
This first commercial export of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand is expected to encourage better quality production practices. It will also promote improved post-harvest management and compliance with international standards among farmer groups in the region.Farmers and FPCs in Jharkhand can expect more opportunities for similar exports in the future. The success of this shipment provides a clear path for other groups to meet global market requirements and gain better prices for their produce. APEDA continues to support such initiatives to connect farmers from states like Jharkhand with international buyers.
