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Agriculture
Meghalaya Pineapple Festival Sees 30 MT of Fresh Fruit Sold, Nearly Doubling Last Year
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 13 Jul 2026, 06:34 PM
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The Meghalaya Pineapple Festival reported the sale of 30 metric tonnes of fresh pineapples, almost twice the volume sold last year.
The annual Pineapple Festival in Meghalaya has announced a record sale of 30 metric tonnes of fresh pineapples, a figure that nearly doubles the amount sold during the same event last year.
Organizers noted that the increased demand was driven by both local consumers and visitors from neighboring states, who sought the region’s renowned sweet and juicy pineapples.
The festival, which showcases the state’s agricultural diversity, also includes cultural performances and a farmers’ market. The surge in sales is seen as a positive sign for the local pineapple industry, potentially boosting farmers’ incomes and encouraging further cultivation.
Officials hope that the success of this year’s festival will attract more buyers and investors to Meghalaya’s pineapple sector, fostering sustainable growth and market expansion.
Organizers noted that the increased demand was driven by both local consumers and visitors from neighboring states, who sought the region’s renowned sweet and juicy pineapples.
The festival, which showcases the state’s agricultural diversity, also includes cultural performances and a farmers’ market. The surge in sales is seen as a positive sign for the local pineapple industry, potentially boosting farmers’ incomes and encouraging further cultivation.
Officials hope that the success of this year’s festival will attract more buyers and investors to Meghalaya’s pineapple sector, fostering sustainable growth and market expansion.