The first complete shipment of the Pakistani mangoes has been given clearance by Custom and Quarantine Department of Australia following the two-day lab test of the consignment which was failed by India last year.
Mangoes of Pakistani origin have finally reached in the wholesale markets of the Australia subsequently it was declared as hygienic and high qualitative after two-day lab test of 4.5 ton mangoes.
Pakistan’s technology of hot water treatment of fruit has been successful as it has depicted by the approval of Australian authority, which is considered one of the expensive and extremely difficult market for new entrants, said CEO of Pak-Horti Fresh Dr AQ Khan Durrani.
The Australian authority has given access to Pakistani company after consecutive three years inspections of plant, technology and fruit quality, hence the country has achieved a landmark this year while leaving behind different countries of the world which had a plan to penetrate in Australia.
The taste and aroma of Pakistani mangoes are very famous across the world now its quality has been endorsed by different countries like South Korea and Australia, he said and adding Pakistan’s could grab maximum share of Australian market having annual imports of 15,000 ton.
Pakistan’s mangoes will get good price of nearly $7 per kg as compared with $1 kg being sold in Gulf countries. This will enhance exports earning of the country whereas adding popularity of the Pakistani based fruit in the world.
