PUNE: Indian bhindi is an increasingly popular ‘exotic’ vegetable in multi culti Britain. It is also a vegetable whose exports from India have consistently grown brining good returns to farmers. However, exporters now fear a decline in demand for Indian vegetables like baby corn, chillies etc from non-Indians in UK, as the local food is likely to become expensive due to exchange rate related issues after Brexit.
Traders and exporters say that during periods of economic uncertainties, demand for exotic and organic food declines. The South Asian community would buy it irrespective of the prices, but those who experiment with it may not do so, say exporters. Indian mangoes, pomegranates, vegetables like bhindi or lady’s finger, which blend in with cuisine of many nationalities, along with baby corn and chilies are some of the important Indian vegetables exported to the UK.
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