Pran starts mango collection

Pran has started collecting and pulping mango for the year, targeting to procure 60,000 tonnes to manufacture drinks, juices and other food items which are exported to some 145 countries.  

Sarowar Hossain, deputy general manager of Barind Industrial Park in Rajshahi, inaugurated the activities at the park and another factory in Natore on June 1, said a press release. 

Last year's collection was some 20,000 tonnes less due to inclement weather, said one official.

"Mangoes of Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Natore, Naogoan, Pabna and adjacent regions are prominent," said Hossain.

"In the first phase, we are purchasing guti mango…And it will continue till mid-July. After this, we will collect Ashwani varieties," he said.