India Post News Service
SEATTLE: As part of the Consulate’s trade promotion and increased market access initiatives, the Consulate General of India in Seattle, in partnership with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) hosted a special event showcasing the “Flavors of Indian Mangoes” today.
The event curated a mango tasting experience offering the best of the FIVE distinct varieties, of Indian mangoes, i.e. DUSSEHRI, CHAUSA, LANGRA, MALLIKA AND TOTAPURI for leading importers and select media from Seattle.
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown was the Guest of Honor, along with Washington State Senator Ms. Manka Dhingra, and Seattle Port Commissioner Mr. Sam Cho. The participating dignitaries savored each of the five mango varieties and appreciated their distinctive aroma, texture, and sweetness.
During the event, presentations by industry experts also underscored how “Mango-The King of Fruits” is celebrated in India across cultures, as a uniquely shared family experience. It may be noted that in 2024, mangoes from India registered a 19% growth in exports to the United States, reaffirming it as one of the key export markets.
In another Indian Food Festival and Mango Promotion event, hosted in Redmond on 9th July evening, a separate session on mango tasting was organized, which was attended by Washington State Representative Alex Ybarra, along with other leading members of the media and Indian American community. Meetings between exporters of Indian mangoes and US Retail representatives were also held on the sidelines, to explore opportunities for wider availability of premium Indian mangoes in the regional market of the US Pacific Northwest.
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