India, the world's largest mango exporter, had threatened to drag the 28-nation EU to the World Trade Organisation over the "arbitrary" ban. PHOTO: AFP
Brussels outlawed the mangoes in May after saying it had found pests which could harm European crops in 207 Indian consignments of fruits and vegetables.
But a European Union inspection found that India has since tightened controls and also promised measures to keep bugs out of the fruit.
"The measures will allow the import of mango fruits before the start of the next import season in March 2015," the European Commission said in a statement.
A ban on bitter gourds, eggplants and snake gourds from India will however remain in place pending evidence of steps to prevent infestation, the EU's executive said.
India, the world's largest mango exporter, had threatened to drag the 28-nation EU to the World Trade Organisation over the "arbitrary" ban.
But mango growers in India's bitter regional rival Pakistan had revelled in it, hoping to take a slice out of India's market share.
The sweet yellow fruit is a contentious matter regionally, with both countries proclaiming it a national treasure and fighting over whose specimens are superior.
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Dipak@truthbetold: You must be disillusioned. I have been in USA for more than 51, have eaten all Indian and Pakistani mangoes for years. But now with certain better quality Kent Mangoes from Mexico and other South American countries and from Boynton Beach, Florida, the Indian and Pakistani mangoes stand no chance. Just because you don't understand good quality local mangoes, do not think some us do not realize. I have my best friends in wholesale mango business for over 45 years. It's not that Indian and Pakistani mangoes are bad but with better varieties grown locally especially by Indian Agriculture Experts, the table has turned. Better to sell Indian and Pakistani mangoes in Europe where there is no competition.
@Dipak:
"All mangoes taste great so why buy Indian or Pakistani mangoes."
No, all mangoes don't taste the same. Mexican mangoes are quite inferior to Indian/Pakistani mangoes in all aspects of taste, flavor and all other aspects. I am willing to pay the higher price for south Asian mangoes.
I think you need to see your doctor to get your taste-buds checked.
@Nitin Verma: There is only one original and its name is magnifera indica!
One thing is clear. Both Indian and Pakistani mangoes have lost their charm in USA. A box of small one dozen Indian or Pakistani mangoes cost $35.00 while same good tasting South American Kent mangoes with very large size cost only $8.00 to $9.00 at most. All mangoes taste great so why buy Indian or Pakistani mangoes.
This is really sad news.
Last summer, I had managed to enjoy some of the very best quality of mangoes for as little as 30 rupees per kilo.
Which otherwise would have cost in excess of 150 - 200 rupees.
I hope that this move at least helps the farmers and not the middlemen and exporters.
Unfortunately for Pakistan, the same old habit of sloth accompanied by incompetence means that forget taking away India's market share, Pakistan is struggling to hold on to its own market share. And now that India is back in the market, one shudders to think of the fate of Pakistan's mango farmers.
Like most Indians, I am also fond of mangoes. I both India and Pakistan claim mango superiority, and there is some difference in the taste of mangoes in both regions, India and Pakistan can engage in Mango diplomacy and I would relish its fruits. It may sweeten the bitterness between the rivals.