APEDA flags off first export of Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu & Kashmir to Singapore
APEDA flagged off the first export shipment of premium Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Shopian and Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir, to Singapore on 16 July 2026.
Summary
APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) organised the flag-off of the first export shipment of premium Areko cherries (high-density European sweet cherries) and Scentrose plums from Shopian and Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir, to Singapore on 16 July 2026. The flag-off was held with Osum Food Solutions LLP and Fruit Master Agro Fresh Private Limited, Pulwama, and follows earlier exports of fresh cherries and plums from the region to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. APEDA expects the initiative to help growers earn over 50% higher returns than through conventional channels.
Key facts
- Flag-off
- 16 July 2026
- Produce
- Areko cherries (high-density European sweet cherries) and Scentrose plums
- Origin
- Shopian and Pulwama, J&K
- Destination
- Singapore (first export)
- Partners
- Osum Food Solutions LLP; Fruit Master Agro Fresh Pvt Ltd, Pulwama
- Expected benefit
- Over 50% higher returns for growers
- Earlier exports
- Abu Dhabi and Dubai (UAE)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
To which country did APEDA flag off the first export of Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu & Kashmir on 16 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Singapore
The first export shipment of Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Shopian and Pulwama went to Singapore.
The Areko cherries and Scentrose plums exported to Singapore in July 2026 came from which districts of Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: A — Shopian and Pulwama
The shipment came from Shopian and Pulwama.