New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the export of 1.3 metric tonnes of Sinduri variety pomegranates from Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh to Dubai, UAE.

The consignment comprised 650 boxes of 2 kg each and was exported by Uttar Pradesh-based Amama Exports. The pomegranates were procured from local farmers and the Bhuntar Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO), which is associated with around 600 farmers.

The Kullu district horticulture administration supported procurement and coordination for the export. Participating farmers received 50 per cent higher price realisation compared with the prevailing domestic market benchmark.

The consignment was flagged of...