Pomegranates

After over twenty years in India's pomegranate industry, G.V.K. Naidu, who is the managing director of the integrated Indian fresh-cut produce supplier, processor, and exporter Sam Agritech, has observed the sector's evolution from a niche export segment to one of the most successful in the country. read more

Nowa sezon granatu w Indiach nabiera tempa w Maharashtra, a eksporterzy oczekują znacznego poprawy jakości owoców oraz ich dostępności w nadchodzących tygodniach. Jednakże słabsze zapotrzebowanie na rynkach Zatoki ogranicza możliwości eksportu pomimo wzrostu dostaw. Subhash Patil z S & YB.

India's new pomegranate season is gathering pace in Maharashtra, with exporters expecting fruit quality and availability to improve significantly over the coming weeks. However, weaker demand from Gulf markets is limiting export opportunities despite increasing supplies. Subhash Patil of S & YB. read more

India has emerged as one of the largest users of micro-irrigation technologies in the world, with drip irrigation and fertigation now being extensively utilized in various crops including grapes, pomegranates, bananas, citrus, vegetables, and protected cultivation, according to K.M. Mahamulkar of Orbia Precision Agriculture. read more

The Indian table grape season has ended, with overall exports lower than last year, according to Sumit Bhujbal, the business development manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises. Bhujbal stated, "India's table grape season concluded with decreased export volumes and higher prices, due to a reduced crop yield...". read more

Krasnoyarsk Krai imported 47,500 tons of plant products in the first four months of 2026, according to regional phytosanitary authorities. New suppliers this year included Iran and the Netherlands, which shipped watermelons and avocados to the region. Mango imports also increased. read more

India's pomegranate exports are increasing again, with Southeast Asia capturing a larger share of demand while Gulf routes slowly recover after disruptions linked to war, according to Abhijeet from Elevex Ventures, an exporter engaged in the India-Gulf-South Asia trade corridor. "In March, exports into... read more

As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains the linchpin of the European fresh produce supply chain, yet the strategic landscape is defined by a widening chasm between domestic price stabilization and export-driven growth. read more

India's exports of pomegranate arils are transitioning from a niche market to a strategic one. The focus is now shifting from the farm to the packhouse, as challenges like postharvest browning, moisture loss, microbial growth, and short shelf life persist during long-distance transport, according to Qadir. read more

India can now export fresh mangoes, pomegranate fruits and arils, oranges, and garlic to Canada, according to a formal notice from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda). read more

According to a formal notice from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda), India is now permitted to export fresh mangoes, pomegranates (including arils), oranges, and garlic to Canada. read more