Navi Mumbai: Vashi APMC market has received supply of Kent mangoes for the first time. Kent mangoes have come from Malawi in South Africa. These mangoes are expected to be in the market till January 10, said Sanjay Pansare, mango trader.
“Till the time our mangoes do not come in market, these mangoes would fill the gap for the people to indulge in mango. These taste is different from Alphonso and are sweet in taste,” Pansare added.
A total of 270 boxes reached the market. Each box has 4kg mangoes and each box costs from Rs 2500 to Rs 2700. “Of the 270 boxes, 100 boxes have been sold on the first day. These mangoes are renowned for their rich taste, smooth texture and exceptional sweetness that make every bite an indulgence,” Pansare added.
Kent mangoes from Malawi make their debut at Vashi APMC market, offering a sweet alternative ahead of India's mango season | File Photo
The mangoes received today, have been distributed across major cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, and Delhi, ensuring accessibility to customers nationwide. “The Kent mango season will last for only 15-20 days, making this a limited-time offering for mango lovers. With the Indian mango season starting on March 15, 2025, featuring the much-loved Devgad and Ratnagiri Alphonso varieties, now is the best time to savor the exquisite taste of Kent mangoes,” Pansare said, adding, “These mangoes are rich in Vitamins A and C and are high in fiber and low in calories.”
The last lot of Alphonso mangoes from Malawi known as Malawi mangoes, came in on Monday. A total of 900 boxes which cost Rs 2000 to Rs 4500 had reached. The supply of Malawi mangoes had started from November 27. “People will not miss mangoes just because our native mangoes have not started coming in yet,” Pansare said.
