Rebecca Lyons, International Marketing Director, Washington Apple Commission, (a self-governing body of growers and packers) told newspersons that the ‘Red Delicious’ variety of Washington Apples will flood India from September, with a record import till August 2018; and that imports of the fruit is likely to double this year to nearly 5.5 million tons.
Keith Sunderlal, the India representative of the Washington Apple Commission, said that the Commission wants to focus on tier-2 and tier-3 cities of India by increasing branding and creating more awareness about Washington Apples, which are currently available in over 100 cities reports BusinessLine.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
