India, May 10 -- In a significant boost to India's agri-export landscape and the promotion of the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, the first-ever export of ODOP Honey from the Aspirational District of Baksa, Assam to the United States of America was flagged off through the initiative of APEDA on May 9. The consignment was undertaken by an APEDA-registered exporter, Salt Range Foods Pvt. Ltd., Assam.

The landmark consignment, comprising approximately 20 metric tonnes of honey, was flagged off from Guwahati, Assam. The honey has been processed and packed at the facility of Salt Range Foods Private Limited in Guwahati.

Assam has immense potential for honey production owing to its rich biodiversity, abundant forest resources and ...