Weis Markets selected as Mango Retailer of the Year

The National Mango Board has named Weis Markets as the Mango Retailer of the Year.

The recognition celebrates Sunbury, Pa.-based Weis Markets' exceptional dedication to providing consumers with the freshest and highest-quality mangoes, according to a news release.

The National Mango Board chose Weis Markets for the award in recognition of the company's outstanding contributions to the mango industry, the release said.

Weis Markets' commitment to providing the highest-quality mangoes extends beyond its produce departments, according to the release. The company has been at the forefront of initiatives to educate consumers through in-store signage, recipe ideas, and digital content that showcase the versatility and nutritional value of mangos, the release said.

"Weis Markets has consistently demonstrated leadership in mango promotion and has emphasized the nutritional value of mangos,” Ramon Ojeda, executive director of the National Mango Board, said in the release. “Their unwavering dedication to providing the best mangos to their customers sets a remarkable industry example. We are delighted to bestow the Mango Retailer of the Year honor upon Weis Markets."

As Mango Retailer of the Year, Weis Markets will receive special recognition from the NMB, including a commemorative plaque and the opportunity to collaborate on mango-related promotional activities throughout the year, the release said.

Meg Buchsbaum, retail account manager for the National Mango Board, said in the release that Weis Markets was an enthusiastic supporter of the mango industry “It was a pleasure to work with them on a year-long strategy to increase mango awareness and consumption."

To learn more about the NMB's Mango Retailer of the Year award, visit mango.org.