The European Union has concluded that Indian mangoes this season are subpar and has banned the kingly Alfonso’s import to its countries. As the export restrictions come in effect today, some of us are pleased, since an influx of the internationally discarded stock in domestic market would pull down prices.

This, however, is far from savoury news. EU banned the fruit because their inspectors detected the presence of pests in Indian consignments of mango, which they fear could be a threat to the health and hygiene of their nationals. If the fruit has failed to meet international norms of quality, why are we expected to have the reject?