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
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