Areca trucks seized in Maharashtra: Karnataka growers, traders worried (opens original article in a new tab)

Maharashtra FDA seized 50 trucks with arecanut from Karnataka, causing price drops and trade concerns over quality and classification issues.

• Maharashtra FDA seized 50 trucks carrying arecanut from Karnataka for testing
• Traders allege FDA misclassified traditional chogaru coating as chemical additive
• Areca prices in Shivamogga fell by ₹2,000 per quintal after the seizures
• Federation of Karnataka State Cooperative Arecanut Societies urged release of seized trucks