Mumbai : I.G. International Pvt. Ltd. has signed a contract with Crown Orchard Company of Virginia, USA to import over 1000 tonnes of Virginia apples over the next 52 weeks for sale in India.

The contract was recently signed by Tarun Arora, Director, I.G. International and Henry Chiles, owner of Crown Orchard, in the presence of Mr. Terence Richard McAuliffe, Governor of Virginia, Ms. Dorothy McAuliffe, The First Lady of Virginia and Mr. Todd Haymore, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry.

Virginia apples are world renowned for their high quality and unique characteristics. Warm days, cool nights and a rich deep soil nurtured by consistent rainfall makes Virginia’s climate ideal for growing many apple varieties. Eleven major apple varieties are grown in Virginia and Virginia’s Red and Golden Delicious varieties are the all time favourites.

Virginia’s apple harvest begins in July and extends through early November. Majority of Virginia apples are harvested in September, October and early November. Virginia Apples are today exported to over 20 countries.

I.G. International has played an important role through their innovative and thoughtful campaign to introduce Virginia apples in the Indian market.

“India has been a very important market for us and we are extremely pleased to expand sales for our 2015 crop”, said Henry Chiles, owner of Crown Orchard.

Tarun Arora, Director, I.G. International said, “Virginia apples have earned an enviable reputation amongst Indian produce buyers for their high quality, sweet flavour and overall value. Apples are in high demand in India and we are pleased to have found a new source for quality apples in the Crown Orchard Company.”

Source : Lokesh Shastri