Embassy of India Kuwait - INDIAN MANGO FESTIVAL (1-11 June, 2026)

Embassy of India

Kuwait

INDIAN MANGO FESTIVAL

(1-11 June, 2026)

1.     The Embassy of India in Kuwait, in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Government of India, organized the Indian Mango Festival in Kuwait from 1 – 11 June, 2026. A variety of activities and promotional events were conducted by the Embassy to showcase the unparalleled diversity, rich flavour and exceptional quality of India's world-renowned mangoes to consumers, importers, retailers, and food enthusiasts across Kuwait.

2.       Mangoes hold a special place in India's agricultural and cultural heritage. With a cultivation history spanning thousands of years, India produces a diverse range of mango varieties and is the largest producer of mangoes. It is home to hundreds of mango varieties cultivated across different parts of the country that are exported to countries around the world. Some of the mango varieties include the Alphonso (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh), Banganapalle (Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu), Dussheri (Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab), Kesar (Gujarat), Langra (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana), Neelum (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Orissa), Fazli (West Bengal), as well as hybrid varieties such as Mallika and Amrapali among many more. Indian mangoes are valued for their unique flavour, nutritional benefits, and premium quality, making them among the most sought-after fruits globally.

3.       By organizing the Indian Mango Festival, the Embassy aimed to showcase India’s agricultural excellence and strengthen agricultural trade ties between India and Kuwait while providing Kuwaiti consumers access to premium Indian mangoes during this peak mango season. Through collaboration with importers, distributors, retail outlets, and hospitality partners, the Embassy sought to enhance awareness about the quality, safety, and authenticity of Indian mango products available in the Kuwaiti market.

4.       As part of the Indian Mango Festival, the Embassy collaborated with prominent restaurants in Kuwait – Mais Alghanim, Asha’s (360 Mall), Restaurants at Hotel St. Regis, and Mughal Mahal (Salmiya, Hawally & Sharq) for a 3-day ‘Indian Mango Fiesta’ from 1 to 3 June, 2026. During this 3-day Indian Mango Fiesta, the restaurants served premium Indian mangoes and mango recipes for tasting. The 3-day Fiesta was well-attended, with guests enjoying mangoes as well as mango recipes such as mango salad, mango sorbet, mango milkshake at all these locations.

5.       The Embassy organized a Mango Tasting Day on Thursday, 11 June 2026, at The Avenues Mall, as the gala finale of the Indian Mango Festival 2026. As part of this event, Embassy set up a specialized booth which displayed prominent Indian Mango varieties. The Indian Mango Festival was inaugurated by Ambassador Mrs. Paramita Tripathi at Avenues Mall, bringing the diverse mango flavours of India to residents in Kuwait. Visitors were able to sample Alphonso, Kesar and Banganapalle (Badami), as well as a selection of mango dishes, including mango ice cream, mango lassi as well as mango mojito. The event was well-attended and appreciated by all visitors.

6.       The Indian Mango Festival 2026 underlined the growing importance of agricultural and food security cooperation between India and Kuwait. Agro products continue to serve as an important bridge connecting the two countries, and the success of the festival showcased increasing demand in Kuwait for premium-quality Indian produce.

7.       For further information regarding the Indian Mango for business/import queries, please send an email to the Embassy of India in Kuwait at com.kuwait@mea.gov.in.