From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decades

Japan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility. This move impacts premium varieties and worries exporters already facing crop damage and high freight costs, disrupting a trade route that had been open for two decades.

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