Horticulture minister Jagat Singh Negi said that HP Horticultural Produce Marketing & Processing Corporation (HPMC) has procured 32,454 tons of apples to date under the Market Intervention Scheme 2023. Despite heavy rainfall in the state, the HPMC has managed to lift the entire quantity of apples procured under the scheme.
The HPMC produced a record 1,288 tons of apple juice concentrate at its three fruit processing plants at Parala, Parwanoo and Jarol (Mandi) during the current apple season.
Source: hindustantimes.com