New Delhi, July 5 -- The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first export shipment of premium Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu and Kashmir to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the agency saying the move will open new international market opportunities for growers and improve their earnings.

According to a Ministry of Commerce and Industry release, the consignment comprised one metric tonne of premium stone fruits sourced from farmers in Shopian and Pulwama districts and was shipped to Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

The export of Areko cherries and Scentrose plums to the UAE marks another step towards expanding India's fresh fruit exports and enhancing farmers' income, i...