Economy, Banking and Finance · 28 June 2026

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) promotes premium mangoes in Iceland

Exam-focused facts from the 28 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the Embassy of India in Reykjavik organised the first-ever Indian Mango Promotion Events in Iceland on June 24 in Reykjavik and June 25 in Akureyri.
  • The events showcased four premium Indian mango varieties: Dasheri, Chausa, Langra, and Kesar.
  • The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is expected to facilitate greater imports of Indian mangoes into Iceland.
  • India is the world's largest producer of mangoes.
  • In 2025, Iceland imported mangoes worth approximately USD 3.3 million, primarily from Thailand, Brazil, Cambodia, Ghana, and Peru, with Thailand accounting for nearly USD 1 million.