Japan Suspends Indian Mango Imports Over Pest-Control Lapses
Japan has suspended imports of Indian mangoes after quarantine inspectors found lapses in pest-control procedures at Indian Vapour Heat Treatment (VHT) facilities, affecting premium varieties like Alphonso, Kesar, Langra and Banganapalli. The first such restriction in about 20 years could disrupt the summer export season and worsen farmer losses in Maharashtra amid heat and erratic weather.