APEDA Facilitates Arunachal Pradesh Kiwi Trial Export to Dubai

On November 3 and 4, 2026, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, facilitated a trial export of 1.5 metric tonnes of kiwi from Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Retail market assessment in Dubai

The consignment reached Dubai and was showcased at LuLu Hypermarket in Al Qusais for retail-level market assessment. The trial aims to gauge consumer response, identify market requirements and build stronger market linkages for kiwi growers in Arunachal Pradesh. Consumer tasting and feedback form part of the assessment.

Arunachal Pradesh kiwi varieties

The initiative, undertaken under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and branded “Kiwi: USP of Arunachal Pradesh”, seeks to promote the state’s kiwi sector. Varieties included in the assessment were Hayward, Monty, Allison and Bruno; Hayward has shown good international demand.

Important Facts for Exams

• Pollination biology: Kiwifruit plants are generally male or female, and most varieties need pollen from a male plant for female plants to produce fruit.
• Cultivar propagation: Most kiwifruit cultivars are propagated asexually; grafting fruit-bearing plants onto rootstock helps retain the desired cultivar.
• APEDA statutory basis: The APEDA Act, 1985, constitutes APEDA as a statutory authority responsible for scheduled agricultural and processed-food products.
• Exporter registration: Section 12 of the APEDA Act requires exporters of scheduled products to register with the Authority before commencing exports.