Malawi mangoes, nearly identical in taste and texture to Maharashtra's acclaimed Alphonso mangoes, created a sensation at the Vashi APMC fruit market in Navi Mumbai, India. The introduction of Malawi mangoes has successfully satisfied this yearning for Alphonso-like mangoes during the off-season reports www.hindustantimes.comThe Malawi mangoes, with their tender, rich, and creamy taste, are gaining popularity, attracting interest not only from ordinary consumers but also from celebrity clients. Retailers, including Anil Karhale from Crawford Market, reported selling Malawi mangoes to celebrities like Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan. Malawi mangoes have strategically tapped into a season when Indian mangoes are not readily available, thus avoiding direct competition. Sanjay Pansare, the importer of Malawi mangoes at the APMC market, emphasized that while the rates for Malawi mangoes may decrease as more produce becomes available, they are unlikely to drop significantly compared to Indian Alphonso mangoes.

Source: Hindustan Times November 13, 2023 13:14 UTC