Historic moment: Karnataka jamun reaches London

Nursery Today 30-Jun-2025

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Bengaluru: Karnataka has created history by sending a 250 kg consignment of local jamun fruit to London. This is the first-ever export of this medicinal fruit from the country. The fruit is replete with health benefits such as controlling blood sugar levels, helping in digestion, and many more. Its transportation is a real challenge due to the short shelf life.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal shared the news on social media, calling it a big step for Indian farmers. The shipment was collected from a Farmer Producer Organization in Nelmangala, near Bengaluru, and reached London on June 23. As per the consumers’ reaction, farmers are gearing up to send another consignment of jamun next week.

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Karnataka’s dry regions, like Kolar, Tumakuru, Ballari, and Koppal, are perfect for the production of jamun. The fruit is consumed heavily in the domestic market; this export has given this fleshy fruit a chance to be introduced in the global markets. Earlier, seed powder used to be exported.

Food entrepreneur Parthasaradhi Nara believes India can further boost jamun exports, but it needs quality packaging and preservation techniques. This success has opened new opportunities for Karnataka’s farmers.

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