<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Scionagro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scionagro]]></description><link>https://bulbdesignstudio.wixstudio.com/scionagro/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:38:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.scionagricos.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Fruit Export and Import | Trade Like Pro | KDSushma]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAYtqVRGOSc In this insightful video, we bring you an engaging conversation with the founder of Scion Agricos, exploring the secrets behind India's thriving fruits and vegetables export-import business. Learn how India is connecting its agricultural treasures to global markets and revolutionizing the agri-business landscape.  Discover:  The journey of India's fruits and vegetables to global markets.  Key strategies behind export-import success. ...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/fruit-export-and-import-trade-like-pro-kdsushma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4dfb3e67024941066323d5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:25:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_5fc7e4a70fc3404fa77e8f3af09f3631~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_976,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African citrus steps in as Egypt and China wind down in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's imported citrus market is entering its annual transition period, with South African oranges and mandarins gradually replacing Egyptian oranges and Chinese easy peelers on the market. According to A.R. Chiranjeevi of Scion Agricos, the changeover comes at a time when quality, arrival timing and logistics are becoming just as important as price." "The first half of the year told two different stories," Chiranjeevi explains. "Egypt dominated the orange market through April, although...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/south-african-citrus-steps-in-as-egypt-and-china-wind-down-in-india</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4dfa1267024941066321bd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:21:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_88daa63a9a6a4d7b9ad84b7d940d45fe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_833,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Europe’s fresh produce playbook has essential lessons for Indian traders"]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's fresh produce trade with Europe relies on trust building through systems and transparency rather than chasing short-term price deals, says A.R. Chiranjeevi of Scion Agricos, an Indian fresh produce importer and exporter. "Europe showed me that long-term relationships beat quick margins every time." Chiranjeevi grew up helping at his father's small grocery store, with no family trading background. A Master's in Agricultural Economics at Germany's University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/europe-s-fresh-produce-playbook-has-essential-lessons-for-indian-traders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df97d2e58ee366ffa53ef</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:19:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_0dbbc5bc312344758c18801c5f391912~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“We are weighing imported apple price gains in India against war risks”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Landed apple stocks in India remain moderate from recent arrivals, primarily Polish Royal Gala and other red varieties from select European origins and Iran, says Chiranjeevi A R, CEO of Scion Agricos. "Polish apples are gaining the most right now since their shipments were already en route before Middle East disruptions intensified. Over the past few weeks, European shipments had a break due to Christmas and New Year holidays, so those major volumes are expected to arrive shortly."...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/we-are-weighing-imported-apple-price-gains-in-india-against-war-risks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df9256dc32b92b8410172</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:16:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_07b737671cbc485f9bcbbf1b9e615185~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_900,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple of India’s eye: Europe’s reliability takes a big bite]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's apple importers are increasingly turning to European origins such as Poland and Italy as traditional suppliers face weather challenges and subdued sentiment this season, says Chiranjeevi A R, CEO of Scion Agricos. "Our assortment comes down to market demand, price elasticity, post-arrival performance, shelf-life fit, weather back at origin, and the overall market acceptance. Each origin and variety is evaluated based on real-time market feedback rather than historical assumptions." He...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/apple-of-india-s-eye-europe-s-reliability-takes-a-big-bite</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df8b7d5b596d4f922e8f2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:15:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_7214a043b13f4e14887235f70bd7000a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_833,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-ever Brazilian Tahiti limes to arrive in India as bilateral citrus trade strengthens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazilian Tahiti limes are set to make their debut in the Indian market this week, with the first trial shipment expected to arrive on 24th October, says Mahendra M. Shivaraju of Scion Agricos, the fresh produce importer-exporter handling the consignment. "This initiative follows new bilateral trade agreements between India and Brazil aimed at expanding agricultural exchange under the BRICS framework." Shivaraju explains, "Both governments agreed on protocols to facilitate lime trade. Given...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/first-ever-brazilian-tahiti-limes-to-arrive-in-india-as-bilateral-citrus-trade-strengthens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df8432e58ee366ffa5195</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:13:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_ea873bf760124054b97314c2055d209f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand Rouge apples to launch next month in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a strategic move to capture India's growing appetite for premium fruit, Indian fresh produce importer and consultancy Scion Agricos has partnered with New Zealand–based grower Bearsley Exports to introduce a new premium apple variety called NZ Rouge to the Indian market in mid-August. The partnership was established during a New Zealand agri-entrepreneur mission hosted by the Asia New Zealand Foundation in March 2025. "Bearsley was seeking a direct route into the Indian market, and we were...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/new-zealand-rouge-apples-to-launch-next-month-in-india</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df7cfb8c63eb9e5408c6a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:11:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_c70e2c89a19d4e3c8a2b9d7982b7ed92~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_833,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First co-branded citrus boxes will arrive soon in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the South African citrus season underway in India, importers are noticing more consistent, high-quality arrivals of oranges and mandarins at key ports. Unmesh Suryawanshi, Indian representative for global fresh produce trader Don Limon, says, "Unlike boom and bust cycles of some origins, South African fruit arrives on time, in shape, and with the shelf appeal consumers appreciate." This season's success stems not just from higher volumes but from a shift in Indian buying habits. "Indian...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/first-co-branded-citrus-boxes-will-arrive-soon-in-india</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df7526702494106631cf2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:09:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_e333667dd46f44e5b17e5a69fd13fd5d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_833,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand Rouge apples arrive in India for very first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday was a historic day for New Zealand – India fresh produce trade. APMC Vashi from Navi Mumbai unveiled the Rouge Apple from New Zealand for the very first time in India. "This moment will remain etched in the history of our fresh produce trade," says Rohan Satish Ursal of Purander Highlights Farmers Producer Company. This launch comes at the perfect time. A few months ago, Hon. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon of New Zealand visited India and engaged in extensive discussions with Hon....]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/new-zealand-rouge-apples-arrive-in-india-for-very-first-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df6f2d173dba82bbaa504</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:07:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_c52b074a6f994b80946a66833f5b221c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positive feedback for Indian companies in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nation that is almost a continent, with a considerable fresh produce production which though is never enough and always looking for new technologies - this is India as it attended Macfrut for the first time with a large stand and one of the most representative companies of the country, coordinated by Apeda. The collaboration of the Italian embassy in Delhi was essential for the participation of India in the fair, as it provided its full support throughout the event. "Macfrut is a leading...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/positive-feedback-for-indian-companies-in-italy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df66e2e58ee366ffa4f16</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:05:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_bb18ef7a09ea44a8a6abce7192bc58db~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_833,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi on export of GI Tagged Purandar Figs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proud moment for Scion Agricos PURANDAR HIGHLANDS FARMERS PRODUCER COMPANY LIMITED Honorable Prime Minister of India  Shri. Narendra Modi mentioned our Fresh Purandar Figs export in his recent speech!! From Purandar to the world – taking India's fresh produce globally.  It is a combined effort of Rohan Satish Ursal and Chiranjeevi A R with the support of Unmesh Suryawanshi for the last 5 years in making this possible, the export of these highly perishable yet traditional fruits from...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/honourable-prime-minister-narendra-modi-on-export-of-gi-tagged-purandar-figs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df62db8c63eb9e5408a24</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:03:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purandar Highlands exports India’s first GI-tagged fig juice to Poland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Purandar’s figs, known to be one of India’s finest figs are a GI commodity, known for their sweet taste, size, and nutritional benefits Purandar Highlands Farmers Producer Company Ltd is exporting its award-winning fig juice, made from GI-tagged Purandar Figs, to Poland. This marks the first time Indian fig juice will reach the European market. The ready-to-drink fig juice, which has been granted a provisional patent, is manufactured by Purandar Highlands and has garnered significant...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/purandar-highlands-exports-india-s-first-gi-tagged-fig-juice-to-poland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df5ae24d6803bed6c3111</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:01:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_f6595659517a429ead7e7cfffc0dc02f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pune company exports India’s first commercial consignment of Purandar figs to Hong Kong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rohan Ursal, a Director, Purandar Highlands, said they will now explore exports to Malaysia and other countries now. A farmer producer company in the Purandar taluka of Maharashtra’s Pune district successfully exported to Hong Kong India’s first commercial consignment of 550 kg of GI-tagged Puranadar figs. Rohan Ursal, a Director, Purandar Highlands, said they will now explore exports to Malaysia and other countries now. “We exported the consignment on February 10, and today after getting...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/pune-company-exports-india-s-first-commercial-consignment-of-purandar-figs-to-hong-kong</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df54600be0c704956e064</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_5eebce01622e4ea08a3b859d23984edb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[India’s apple imports likely hit a new high this year on rising demand ]]></title><description><![CDATA[India’s fresh apple imports are likely to hit a new high this 2024-25 marketing year starting July on rising consumption and growing demand for quality apples. This is despite an improved harvest in the domestic market. Trade sees import volumes rising from various origins on growing demand for the fruit in the year ahead even as the domestic harvest season is coming to an end. The USDA India Post, the local office in the country, has forecast a 10 per cent increase in apple imports at 6 lakh...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/india-s-apple-imports-likely-hit-a-new-high-this-year-on-rising-demand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df4f224d6803bed6c2f7d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:58:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_a50cf41ae8c14d7581ad5c783a4e1601~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[India receives new-season Royal Gala from Poland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Import-export company Scion Agricos says it has taken this season’s first shipments to India, two weeks earlier than previous years Scion Agricos says it has become the first company to bring premium Polish Royal Gala apples into India this season. The import-export company received its first containers on 26 October, two weeks earlier than previous years, according to Chiranjeevi Allalasandra (A) Rajanna, founder and MD of Scion Agricos. “We are thrilled to be the first to introduce Poland’s...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/india-receives-new-season-royal-gala-from-poland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4df3dc712245376a067e3e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:54:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_17782b4120704200968538ec07aa4146~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_480,h_356,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[In a first, Pune’s GI-tagged figs exported to Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sahyadri Farms of Nashik, Tata Trent Hypermarket and other supermarkets are also sourcing the fruit from Purandar Highlands. For the first time, fresh figs from Purandar taluka of Maharashtra’s Pune district with GI tags have been exported to Europe. The Purandar Highlands Farmers Producers Company (PHFPC) has managed to successfully export a consignment to Germany. The export was facilitated by the Maharashtra State Agriculture Marketing Board (MSAMB). Fresh figs from Purandar is highly...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/in-a-first-pune-s-gi-tagged-figs-exported-to-germany</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ce483543b72560a3d9237</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:36:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_39d87a807b6940c299c07d7f01f6d8f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_735,h_546,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Hong Kong, Pune firm to export figs to Malaysia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atul Kadlag, director of Purandhar Highlands said, they are at present collecting figs from 100 farmers and custard apples from 400 farmers in and around Purandhar. A farmer producer company in the Purandar taluka of Maharashtra’s Pune district, which was the first such company in the country to export fresh figs to international markets, is now in the process of exporting figs to Malaysia. The company, Purandhar Highlands, had exported around 550 kg of fresh figs last year to Hong Kong....]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/after-hong-kong-pune-firm-to-export-figs-to-malaysia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a426af3c19ca7d97f2b124c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:54:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_a315bc6fa6534a78b7b35fbffd996e44~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_439,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GI-tagged Purandar figs' first commercial consignment of 550 Kg goes to Hong Kong.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The highly-perishable Purandar figs have been commercially exported for the first time to Hong Kong by Purandar Highlands Farmers Producers Company (PHFPC). The highly-perishable Purandar figs have been commercially exported for the first time to Hong Kong by Purandar Highlands Farmers Producers Company (PHFPC). Rohan Ursal, chairman, PHFPC, said the shipment consisted of 550 kg of the fruit, sourced from local farmers having GI certification. "We exported the consignment to Hong Kong on...]]></description><link>https://www.scionagricos.com/post/gi-tagged-purandar-figs-first-commercial-consignment-of-550-kg-goes-to-hong-kong</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4269dcf0b33a1db57fd267</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:52:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc22e7_cabac3717024460d8da46bc3e9348e82~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_985,h_923,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ayan Kar</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>