Mission Produce enters second mango season with additional varieties

(Photo: Anton Dios/Source Adobe Stock)

Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce is gearing up for its second season of Mexican mangos.

“We’re currently preparing for the start of our Mexico mango program. Our team is analyzing the fields, specifically looking at this season’s quality, yields and sizing,” Patrick Dueire, director of mangos at Mission Produce said.

The upcoming season will see more varieties and pack styles than the company's first season.

“Heading into our mango program’s second year, we look forward to offering additional varieties and pack styles.” Dueire said. “During the Mexico season, we will add our Mission label and, now, offer boxes of various sizes, including display-ready, 10-kg boxes, club boxes and the standard 4-kg box.”

Mission's Mexican mango program hasn’t started yet, because the mangos are shipped from other countries.

“The industry currently has tommy and honey mangos from Mexico on the market. However, Mission still has plenty of supply and good, quality mangos coming from our own farms in Peru. So, we plan to begin sourcing mangos from Mexico once they reach peak quality," Dueire said.

Consumers tend to buy more mangos when they are closer to being ripe and ready to eat.

“We encourage retailers to display mangos with a little give. We offer daily deliveries throughout North America, so our retailers can leave the ripening to us,” Dueire said.

Read related: 
GM Produce Sales expects promotable mango volume
Retailers want ripe mangoes, fiberless varieties
Mexican mangoes kick off strong, despite delays in Texas
The Texas effect on Mexican mangoes

 

Latest News

How new research could prevent frost damage in orchards
How new research could prevent frost damage in orchards

In this podcast episode, Advanced Agriscience's Collin Juurakko shares interesting discoveries he's made about how frost crystals form and how that lead to a potential solution for tree-fruit growers across the globe.

Cool Creations previews new products at AWG show
Cool Creations previews new products at AWG show

North Kansas City, Mo.-based Cool Creations LLC had two new products to show off at the Associated Wholesale Grocers' seventh annual Innovation Showcase, March 25-26.

Dole, Fresh Express nix sale of fresh vegetables division
Dole, Fresh Express nix sale of fresh vegetables division

Following Department of Justice concerns about competition in the packaged salad market, the companies have abandoned the proposed $308 million deal.

Fresh Del Monte named to most trusted companies list
Fresh Del Monte named to most trusted companies list

Fresh Del Monte is among the honorees on the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 list, recognized for a commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation in fresh produce.

Improved conditions for West Mexico produce may arrive with spring
Improved conditions for West Mexico produce may arrive with spring

West Mexico growers faced a tough fall/winter season, but distributors believe things are looking up for spring with increased supplies and more reasonable prices.

What’s next for retail foodservice: Retailers dish up insights in free webinar
What’s next for retail foodservice: Retailers dish up insights in free webinar

"Impact Retail Foodservice 2024" will gather industry experts to discuss opportunities and challenges, as well as share insights for driving growth in the year ahead in one of the hottest departments in grocery.