Two tonne of organic certified Moringa ((botanical name Moringa oleifera) ) powder were sent to the United States through air consignment on 29th December, 2020.
- The event was flagged off by Dr. M. Angamuthu Chairman, APEDA, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India.
- One of the APEDA registered exporter from Telangana, Medikonda Nutrients has been supported to start the export activities in a planned manner.
- The above company has 240 hectare of Moringa plantation which includes land owned by the company and contract farming entered under the certified organic status of the produce.
- The company plans to export around 40 metric tonne of Moringa leaves powder to USA.
- The company has set up Moringa products processing unit in Gongloor Village, Pulkal Mondal Sangareddy district of Telangana.
- APEDA has been constantly facilitating the budding exporter for enhancing the Moringa exports from India.
- Globally, the demand for Moringa products, such as Moringa Leaf Powder and Moringa Oil, has been witnessing healthy growth.
- Moreover, international organizations and institutions are exploring the best ways on how to use Moringa as a nutritional supplement and in food fortification.
- There are several species of Moringa across the world. Its usage has been well received among the global consumers for its nutritional, medicinal, culinary uses.
