Indian anticipation

India is getting closer to being able to ship irradiated mangoes to the U.S. I enjoyed reading this article about the topic for its quirky style.

Here's an excerpt:

When US President George Bush tasted Indian mangoes during his visit to New Delhi last year, he so liked the fruit that a deal for its export to the US was quickly rustled up.

The Americans are so eager to bite into the alphonsoes by April that the USDA-APHIS has mooted a proposal to amend its fruit and vegetable regulations and welcome the king of fruits. Two teams of US experts have already visited India to inspect the irradiation facility.


TK: Dare I say I had no idea I was so eager? I'm not sure what that second paragraph meant. Still, these alphonsoes must be darn good.