Alphonso Ban

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  Indian-Origin Lawmaker Keith Vaz Delivers Fresh Batch of Alphonso Mangoes to British PM

  One of Britain's longest-serving Indian-origin MPs, Keith Vaz, kept his promise of delivering a fresh batch of Alphonso mangoes to the British Prime Minister after the ban on their import was lifted by the European Union.

• European Union May Lift Ban On Import of Indian Mangoes

  According to a senior government official, the European Union is likely to lift the ban on the import of Indian mangoes and other vegetables this month. Earlier this year, the 28-member European Union had temporarily banned the import of Alphonso mangoes...

• After Mangoes, EU Might Now Ban 'Paan' From India

  After the recent ban on the import of Alphonso mangoes over claims of a fruit fly infestation, the European union (EU) is now looking to ban Indian betel or 'paan leaves'.  Earlier this week the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) issued...

• After Mangoes, Now 'Paan' From India May be Banned by European Union

  Betel or 'paan' leaves from India may be the next item to be banned by the European Union (EU), which has already imposed an import ban on Alphonso mangoes over claims of a fruit fly infestation.

• European ban on Indian mangoes sparks protests

  The recent ban on the European import of Indian Alphonsos has sparked off protests in Britain. The ban has left many British Indians disgruntled and deprived of enjoying their favourite summer fruit. Alphonso mangoes along with eggplant, the taro plant,...

• Pakistani Mango Growers Slice in to India Market

  Pakistani mango growers are hoping to take a slice out of India's export market thanks to tough new European regulations.

• Pulp Friction: Indian Mango Ban Prompts Protest in Britain

  A ban on European imports of India's Alphonso mango - prized for its perfumed aroma and buttery flesh - is drawing anger from British Indians, who say the move is unfair and deprives them of one of summer's sweetest flavours.

• Indians feast on top-quality mangoes after EU ban

  Indians are feasting on some of the world's most succulent mangoes after the European Union banned imports of the fruit from India this month, producing a glut and rock-bottom prices for local consumers. Starting May 1, the EU banned imports of Indian...

• EU Envoy Defends Alphonso Mangoes Ban, Dubs it as a Political Issue

  The European Union today defended the ban it has imposed on Alphonso mangoes but said it was open to reviewing the decision if all issues related to quality control are addressed even as it dubbed the controversy over its move "a fallout of electoral politics".

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  India dines on top quality mangoes after EU ban

  Indians are feasting on some of the world's most succulent mangoes after the European Union banned imports of the fruit from India this month, producing a glut and rock-bottom prices for local consumers.

• Why European Union's ban on Alphonso Mangoes is a Sweet Deal for Indian Buyers

  Thanks to the ban, local consumers are finally getting their favourite fruit at lower rates.

• European Union ban on Alphonso mangoes unfortunate: FICCI

  Terming as "unfortunate" the European Union's (EU) decision to ban import of select fruits and vegetables from India, industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) today said the manner in which the ban was imposed leaves open the possibility of more such measures in the days to come.

• Keith Vaz gives boxes of Indian Alphonso mangoes to British PM David Cameron

  Leading British-Indian Labour MP Keith Vaz, along with mango retailers and importers, today delivered two boxes of Alphonso mangoes to 10, Downing Street residence of Prime Minister David Cameron to raise awareness against the impending European Union (EU) ban on the king of fruits.

• India irked by European Union ban on Alphonso mangoes

  India's leading export promotion agency criticised a European ban on mango imports as unjustified on Tuesday and appealed to Brussels to overturn its decision.

• European Union bans Indian Alphonso mangoes & vegetables

  The 28-member European Union (EU) has temporarily banned the import of Alphonso mangoes, the king of fruits, and four vegetables from India from May 1, sparking protests from the Indian community, lawmakers and traders.The recent decision by the grouping's...