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Argentine apple industry back in the game for Indian market

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Argentine apple industry back in the game for Indian market

Argentine apple shippers are once more sending their fruit to India, with the market now reopened after 10 years of restrictions. apples panorama 2 sq

The first shipment comprising eight containers was certified by Argentina's National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality (Senasa) in April.

The apples weighed in at 170 metric tons (MT) and were grown in the Patagonian region.

Access to the South Asian country with some 1.2 billion inhabitants is a great opportunity for the growth and development of Argentina's fruit-growing regions, according to Senasa.

The access agreement was initially reached in November last year, and also includes fresh pears and quinces.

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