<h1>India Launches First Sea Shipment of Sangola Pomegranates to US, Opening New Export Markets for Farmers.</h1> India has initiated its first commercial trial shipment of Sangola pomegranates to the US via sea, facilitated by the Agricultural Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and executed by InI Farms. The shipment consisted of 4,200 boxes (12.6 tons) and was flagged off from Navi Mumbai. This move follows a successful air shipment and static trial, aiming to open new trade relations and markets for Indian pomegranates. India, a leading pomegranate producer, seeks to enhance its export market, with Maharashtra being a major contributor. The initiative offers a 20% premium to farmers compared to other export markets.