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The fair will witness India’s unique fruits, vegetables and floricultural products sourced from various regions
A three-day virtual trade fair (VTF) for horticulture produce, organised by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda), got off to a start today with more than 471 exhibitors displaying their products on the virtual platform.
An official press release said that the VTF, aimed at boosting the export potential of India’s agricultural and processed food products during the Covid-19 pandemic, saw 543 visitors/importers registering for participation.
This is the second virtual trade fair for horticultural produce organised by Apeda after the first one was held during March 10-12 this year.