Purandar Figs



Published on 16 Apr 2025

  •  The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) recently facilitated the export of India’s first ready-to-drink fig juice.
  • This ready-to-drink fig juice is made from GI tagged Purandar Figs, known for their sweet taste, size, and nutritional benefits.
  • 80% of the fig produced in Maharashtra comes from Purandar alone which is known as Anjir Aagat.
  • Purandar has arid or semi-arid conditions with plenty of sunshine and moderate moisture in the air and soil making it ideal for fig cultivation.

Keywords:

Purandar Figs APEDA Agri marketing GI tag Horticulture