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Kisan Konnect mangoes

The Indian summer can be unforgiving but if there's one thing that can make it all worthwhile, it's got to be mangoes. A number of small businesses have sprung up in the last year that are collaborating with farmers to offer fresh varieties. So, if you are planning to stuff your face with beta carotene goodness, do it the ethical way.

KisanKonnect
KisanKonnect is a farmer-producer company, which brings the goodness of fresh, hygienic fruits and vegetables, sourced locally from over 500 farms. They are offering the Devgad alphonso for R1,099 for a dozen, Lalbagh mangoes for Rs 175 per kg and Totapuri for Rs 149 per kg.
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Call: 18002670997

MyKo

Each box has a QR code, which when scanned brings you the backstory of the farm and crop

MyKo claims to be India's first mangotech platform, which has brought together 100 farmers from the Konkan belt. It has listed only GI registered farmers so that you get authentic alphonso mangoes. Each box comes with a QR code, which when scanned offers the customer information about the specific farm from which the produce is sourced. The boxes are delivered in climate-controlled "reefer" vans. Currently, they are offering four dozen mangoes for Rs 4,750 and six dozen for Rs 4,250.
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Log on to: www.mykofoods.com/shop

Kalgudi

Andhra Pradesh-based Kalgudi is a one-stop shop for regional farm fresh products from across Indian farms. They have recently begun delivering local southern varieties to Mumbai, like the baginapalli sourced from Ulvapadu and Nujiveedu, suvarna rekha, which is known for its rich taste, and the Alampura banesham, mango from Telangana. Prices start at Rs 500.
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Log on to: www.kalgudi.com

Satviki farms

Mumbai-based Satviki Farms hawks certified organic alphonsos sourced from Ratnagiri farmers. Orders need to be placed 24 hours in advance. The mangoes are priced at Rs 1,599 a dozen, with discounts on bulk orders.
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Call: 9321685855

Living food co.

Bengaluru-based Akash Sajith set up Living food Co., an online marketplace in 2017. They are shipping Ratnagiri alphonso mangoes across the country. The fruit is sourced from a single farm in Pawas village, cultivated organically, without using chemicals. The trees are around 15 years old from which the produce is harvested. Priced at INR 1,999 for a dozen, these are available by pre-order only.
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Log on to: livingfood.co