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Growth of the organic mango category is showing no signs of slowing.

Mango importers and handlers will be receiving ballots to vote on whether the National Mango Board programs should include frozen mangoes.

The 2019 Mexican mango deal got off to a slow start in January and February, and some importers say it likely will be mid-March until volume starts to pick up.

(UPDATED, 2:50 p.m.) Adding more than a million dollars per year in projected new revenue, the National Mango Board will now include frozen mangoes in their promotional efforts.

The National Mango Board is seeking nominations for six board member positions before a Feb. 20 deadline.

When I first wrote this column nearly five years ago, I thought it would just be a quirky story about my grandpa's funny name for green peppers.

When I first wrote this column nearly four years ago, I thought it would just be a quirky story about my grandpa's funny name for green peppers.

When I first wrote this column nearly four years ago, I thought it would just be a quirky story about my grandpa's funny name for green peppers.

Imports of mangoes and papayas have shown strong growth over the past decade.

No one has ever accused me of having amazing kitchen knife skills, even though I love to cook and do it often.

The National Mango Board is hosting a web seminar to share strategies on how to increase sales.

The Pear Bureau Northwest plans an “aggressive” reintroduction of a conditioned pear program, and is teaming up with the National Mango Board to drive home to retailers the importance of stocking ready-to-eat fruit.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has appointed six members to the National Mango Board.

The National Mango Board has released the names of the winners in its 8th annual Mango Mania Display Contest.

Shippers in the Produce for Kids partnership will be raising money through the program for Feeding America food banks at Publix Super Markets.

If a display has only the best you have to offer, customers have a funny way of reacting — they open bags and fill them with fresh produce.

The National Mango Board is asking packers/marketers to use the group’s logo on mango boxes or Price Look-Up stickers.

Mango shipments from Brazil are underway, with the season delayed compared to previous years.

Mango shipments from Brazil are underway, with the season delayed compared to previous years.

The National Mango Board is celebrating mangoes all summer long, with a special emphasis on South Florida’s contributions to the U.S. mango industry.

With peak mango season in full swing in June and July from Nayarit and Sinaloa in Mexico, Crespo Organic Mangoes is promoting mangoes with retail support and social media contests.

Mexican army officials seized a truck carrying mangoes bound for the U.S. after detecting the load carried drugs, including fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has found three Oriental fruit flies in south Miami-Dade County.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has found three Oriental fruit flies in south Miami-Dade County.

The National Mango Board will host a May 24 web seminar for importers, processors and distributors on May 24 to review board plans for 2018.

This week U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Arizona’s Port of Nogales intercepted almost 270 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a tractor-trailer load of mangoes.

The mango remains a mystery to some consumers.

There’s no typical mango consumer, according to The Packer’s 2018 Fresh Trends annual consumer survey.

The Orlando, Fla.-based National Mango Board wants to add frozen mangoes as a covered commodity in the fresh mango research and promotion program.

Mango marketers say consumers respond to ripe fruit, but that takes a certain level of commitment.

Catch up on the latest from companies involved in supplying and marketing fresh mangoes.

The National Mango Board has a promotion season planned that highlights some key attributes of the mango, that it’s tropical and fun.

Pharr, Texas-based London Fruit has been pleased with the reception to its new box for mangoes.

Just as a retailer wouldn’t rely on just an apple variety or two for its category, mango leaders say the category should show lots of variety.

Retailers should see plenty of mango volume this spring for heavy promotions, importers say.

Morning Kiss Organic, Chelsea, Mass., has a year-round organic mango program.

The National Mango Board has new officers.

Freska Produce International LLC has obtained Fair Trade USA certification for growers in Oaxaca, Mexico, and is working to certify all of its growers in Mexico.

The National Mango Board, Orlando, Fla., has refreshed its branding and updated its marketing focus to Go Mango! The Super Fun Superfruit.

Importers provide the latest developments related to Mexican mangoes.

The National Mango Board, Orlando, Fla., has been working with university researchers on a project to improve mango packaging, and the results are expected to be available this summer.

Numerous importers had received their first shipments of Mexican mangoes by early February, and they expected good quality and volumes for the season.

Time is running out for mango industry members to nominate someone for six open seats on the National Mango Board.

The National Mango Board, Orlando, Fla., has new 2018 bins available for suppliers.

RCF Distributors, Rio Rico, Ariz., is kicking off its Crespo Organic ataulfo mango program from Mexico and expects ample supplies this season.

Tammy Wiard, who’s background includes marketing positions with the Florida Department of Citrus and Albertson’s/Safeway, is the National Mango Board’s retail program manager.

The National Mango Board is seeking nominations for six members for three-year terms starting in January 2019.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has named five people to serve on the 18-member National Mango Board.

The National Mango Board is starting a retail-focused mango selfie campaign in January.

Effective Dec. 29, mangoes from Vietnam will be allowed for shipment to the U.S.