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Pradeep Kumar

20/05/21 10:50 AM IST

Exports of GI certified Gholvad Sapota (chikoo)

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In a major boost to exports of Geographical Indication (GI) certified products, a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad Sapota from Palghar district of Maharashtra was shipped to the United Kingdom

About Sapota
  • GI certification of Ghovad Sapota is held by Maharashtra Rajya Chikoo Utpadak Sangh and the fruit is known for its sweet and unique taste.
  • It is believed that the unique taste is derived from calcium rich soil of Gholvad village.
  • Currently in the Palgahr district, around 5000 hectares of land is under sapota or plantation.
  • Out of 5000 farmers who grow Sapota, 147 farmers are authorized GI users.
  • Sapota is grown in many states- Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Karnataka is known to be the highest grower of the fruit, followed by Maharashtra.
  • It can be used in fruit salads, blended into milk or yogurt, as a smoothie or processed to make a jam out of it.
APEDA
  • APEDA promotes exports of agricultural & processed food products by providing assistance to the exporters under various components of its scheme such as Infrastructure Development, Quality Development and Market Development.
  • In addition, APEDA also conducts international Buyer Seller Meets (BSM), Virtual trade fairs with importing countries to promote agricultural & processed food products.
Source: PIB

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