Talala APMC starts mango pack house

Known for Kesar mango auction in the state, Talala Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) has started a mango pack house at Talala to boost exports of mango from Saurashtra, which mainly grows popular mango variety called Kesar.

The Rs 4.50 crore plant has already begun operations since May 20 and it is specially commissioned for mango exports with a storage capacity of 200 kg. The pack house is well equipped with technology and processes to meet export norms. It has washing, grading, lining and waxing facilities with a capacity of 50 tonnes per day.

"So far, the exports of Kesar mango from the region were not substantial. However, with the new pack house in place, the exports from here would get a major boost", Vallabh Chothani, chairman, Talala APMC, said, adding, "We have been getting inquiries of mango export by some export agents. Moreover, farmers and traders also directly approached the exporters to export mangoes from here. Recently a farmer even exported kesar mango to Dubai."

 

At present, about 30000-31000 boxes (each box contain 10 kg mango) a day arrive for auction at Talala APMC and the price is about Rs 180 to Rs 280 per box.

It may be mentioned here that Kesar mango production in the Saurashtra and Kutch region is likely to decrease by 75 percent this year.