Not just toast anymore: Avocado finds its way into Indian chutneys, tikkis and thalisAvocado consumption is surging across India, moving beyond big cities to smaller towns like Sangli and Patna. Imports have seen a major jum...
20 Dec, 2025, 10.32 AM IST
Move over avocado! These 5 fruits are more nutritious, affordable, and perfect for everyday health for IndiansDiscover India's native superfruits like guava, papaya, banana, amla, and pomegranate, offering superior nutrition, affordability, and avai...
05 Nov, 2025, 11.26 AM IST
Avocados' surprising health benefits: Can this superfruit reduce the risk of cancer? Top US doctor explainsAvocados are a nutrient-dense fruit, rich in healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They significantly support gut health by increasi...
04 Nov, 2025, 03.30 PM IST
If avocado feels too costly, Ayurveda experts recommend this 'miracle' fruit that’s far better for Indians’ eyes, immunity, and skinAmla, an ancient Indian superfood, offers superior health benefits compared to imported options like avocado. This native fruit is rich in ...
30 Oct, 2025, 12.02 PM IST
Cooking oil prices rise as rupee depreciatesThe depreciation of the rupee has led to a rise in cooking oil prices by around 5-6 per kg, impacting consumers. Additionally, the cost of ...
11 Feb, 2025, 11.13 PM IST
Fruit for thought: Farmers turn to cultivation of exotic varietiesThese fruits offer up to 50% higher returns than other local fruits, according to experts. "Over the last five years, farmers and entrepren...
08 Mar, 2024, 12.32 AM IST
Avocados to buckwheat: India is shipping in more fitness and less bingeIn the first five months of FY24, imports in value terms were up 70% for avocado from a year earlier, while more than doubling in case of s...
27 Oct, 2023, 07.12 AM IST
Kenya starts export of avocados to India; first shipment arrives at MumbaiKenya has successfully exported its first shipment of avocado fruit to India after eight years of negotiations. This marks the first time K...
20 Sep, 2023, 03.36 PM IST
Peru looks at exporting avocados, fresh grapes, blueberries, gold to IndiaThe FTA negotiations between the two countries began in 2017 and five round of talks were conducted until August 2019 before the pandemic d...
11 Aug, 2023, 10.00 AM IST
A ‘fruitful’ experience: Persimmons, avocados and the value of planting the best varietiesVariety-based fruit farming will always be more profitable.
27 Nov, 2022, 11.04 AM IST
Avocados & blueberries: The fix for India’s rising trade deficit?India’s trade deficit is widening and the prime driver behind that is rising energy prices, owing to geopolitical conflicts and supply bott...
09 Jun, 2022, 07.50 PM IST
Fresh fruit importer IG International all set to introduce Tanzanian avocados in IndiaAvo Africa is a part of the Keitt Group of companies. Keitt Exporters Limited prides itself on being the leading grower & exporter of fruit...
05 May, 2022, 02.50 PM IST
Piyush Goyal asks ICAR to explore possibilities to grow imported fruitsCommerce minister Piyush Goyal said that there is lot of scope in the cultivation of flowers and horticulture crops in the country.
27 Jan, 2021, 06.48 PM IST
Fresh super fruits in Indian marketsIG International, a leading importer of fresh fruits, has brought in its first shipment of Peruvian Hass avocados to India.
05 Mar, 2019, 02.04 PM IST
IG international ties up with Peru’s Camet Trading for import of Avocados to IndiaIG International’s partnership with Camet Trading marks a major development in India’s rapidly-growing fresh fruit market and further stren...
05 Jul, 2018, 06.26 PM IST
Fruit industry blooming as Indian platter gets exotic with Sharoni, KiwisWith quite a few takers even for high-quality avacado which cost Rs 400/piece, the exotic fruit industry is growing at a healthy 15% to 20%...
21 Dec, 2015, 04.54 AM IST
IG International introduces New Zealand Avocados in IndiaIG International has introduced New Zealand Avocados in India and they are now available in retail outlets across the country.
15 Oct, 2015, 05.16 PM IST