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- APEDA has facilitated the first-ever sea shipment of seven metric tonnes of Geographical Indication-tagged Mithila Makhana from Darbhanga, Bihar, to Canada.
- The consignment consists of value-added flavoured makhana, sent by sea route for the first time.
- APEDA says farmers associated with this global market access are getting over 50% better prices.
- The move is aimed at expanding exports of Bihar's GI-tagged makhana to international markets.
What to watch next
- Whether further sea shipments of Mithila Makhana to Canada and other markets follow
- Whether farmers continue to receive the reported 50%+ better prices
- Any expansion of value-added flavoured makhana exports from Bihar
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Named India · Canada · Bihar · Darbhanga · Mithila Makhana · Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority · All India Radio News
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