The pineapple is one of the important commercial fruit crops of India. Pineapple is grown abundantly in the North-East region, Kerala, Karnataka, West Bengal, Bihar, Goa, and Maharashtra. The total annual production of pineapple is projected to be 14.6 million tonnes. With an annual output of 1.2 million tonnes, India is the fifth-largest producer of Pineapple in […]

Mango puree, also known as mango pulp, is a smooth and thick substance made by breaking up the insoluble fibrous sections of ripe mangoes. The mango puree naturally retains all of the nutrients, sweetness and flavour in the fresh fruit. Mango pulp is manufactured from completely ripened mangoes that have been carefully sorted. The Mango processing industry in India is well equipped […]

There are 1500 mango varieties in India, including 1000 commercial varieties. India has the widest varieties of mango cultivars. Mango(Mangifera Indica) is the country’s most commercially grown fruit crop. It is known as the King of fruits. The Mango is thought to have originated in the Indo-Burma region and spread across South America by the Spanish explorers. India is the world’s largest […]

Covid-19 has occurred during the mango harvesting season in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. The regional-wise lockdown has brought all operations to a grinding halt. While the farmers in these areas are already facing challenges due to the untimely rains and monsoons, Covid-19 has made the situation even more challenging.  Covid-19 is […]

Mango season and production in India Mango is the national fruit of India, imbibed in the Indian traditions and culture. India is the world’s largest producer of mangoes. India had produced 21.8 million metric tons of mango in the year (2017-2018), contributing to 40% of the world’s total production. Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of mango […]

In 2005, the government implemented various organic farming policies in India to create awareness and boost organic farming in India. Organic farming covers 2.78 million hectares in India out of 140.1 million hectares which contributes to 2%  of the area under organic cultivation. The Indian government has recently launched a variety of organic farming policies and schemes aimed at […]

Organic Fruit puree – The overview The demand for organic fruit puree has been on the rise over recent years due to the awareness of its health benefits and nutritional values. The term organic refers to the way the fruits are grown and harvested. The regulations for organic fruit puree vary from country to country. However, in most countries, organic […]