Latest News From Mangoes

Continental Fresh LLC, a grower, shipper and importer of fresh fruits and vegetables from Latin America is celebrating its Water For All program.

Mexican mango supplies for Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Ciruli Bros. will continue to increase through April, peaking for the Cinco de Mayo holiday, says Chris Ciruli, chief operating officer.

Mango demand is strong and Mission Produce says it's looking forward to the ramp-up of the Mexican mango season to supply customer ripe programs all spring and summer.

Despite supply challenges, the mango market continues to grow, says Dan Spellman, director of marketing for the National Mango Board.

The company said it took legal action to prevent counterfeit mini mangoes from being sold in stores.

Mission Produce will showcase The Mission Advantage and its diversified sourcing strategy at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show, set for April 23-24 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

This summer, Mission Produce says it will be sourcing avocados from California, Mexico and vertically integrated farms in Peru — and mangoes primarily from Mexico, with supplemental volume from Guatemala and Nicaragua.

San Juan, Texas-based distributor Grande Produce spotlighted the variety during the Associated Wholesale Grocers' seventh annual Innovation Showcase, held March 25-26.

March is a great month for the retail promotion of Champagne mangoes from Ciruli Bros. LLC.

Hidalgo, Texas-based GM Produce Sales LLC is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a mango importer.

The U.S. imports virtually all its fresh mango supply. Mexico was by far the leading mango supplier to the U.S. in 2023, followed by Peru, Brazil and Ecuador.

Mexican mango grower-shipper Urapa Produce has announced the start of its mango season.

The company says it will highlight its Peruvian organics, its upcoming Mexican mango program and its Emeralds in the Rough avocado bags during the Southern Exposure trade show, set for March 7-9 in Tampa, Fla.

The upcoming 2024 Mexican mango season is poised to be a record season as more retailers understand that mangoes can be positioned all summer long, says Tim Beerup, mango consultant for Mission Produce, Oxnard, Calif.

Retailers have several winning strategies to sell more mangoes, says Dan Spellman, director of marketing of the National Mango Board.

Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Ciruli Brothers is aiming for a 10% increase in its volume of Mexican produce this year, said Chris Ciruli, chief operating officer.

Splendid by Porvenir says its Save the Jaguar campaign will return to celebrate the upcoming Jaguar honey mango crop.

Crespo Organic anticipates that ataulfo mangoes will experience robust and increased market demand as retailers are expected to attempt to fill the void in round-fruit pipelines.

Nomination for six open seats open through Feb. 29. The seats include foreign producers, importers, first handlers and domestic producers.

Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce Inc. has announced the rollout of the second part of its ‘Discover the Mission Advantage’ campaign to highlight its diversified global sourcing strategy.

The National Mango Board has 18 members, including eight importers, one first handler, two domestic producers, and seven foreign producers.

Network and knock down pins with fellow produce industry members Oct. 20 at the 2023 Mango Industry Reception during the Global Produce & Floral Show at Splitsville Downtown Disney.

The introduction showcases the pinnacle of this year's mango harvest — a selection of the largest mangoes on the market, according to a news release.

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 revealed that 26% of consumers said they purchased mangoes in the past year.

Kankun is the first commercial Sun World mango variety available for license, the company says.

Bigger volumes of Florida mangoes are expected this summer from Miami-based Seasons Farm Fresh Inc. The firm’s Florida mango shipments began in May and will be strong this summer, said Gabe Bernal, vice president.

Thousands of pounds of  Colombian sugar mangoes are now being distributed throughout the U.S. The mid-May entry of the mango variety, grown only in Colombia, is the first time the fruit has been marketed in the U.S.

Some recipes on mango.org have shoppable ingredients, thanks to a partnership with Chicory. Consumers can select the retailer of their choice.

What stops a shopper from trying a new fruit or vegetable is often uncertainty: How to choose the right one, when it’s ripe enough to eat and how to cut it and use it.

Rio Rico, Ariz.-based Ciruli Bros. has released a new website to better communicate the company’s offerings, availability, and core values to its trading partners.

Placement is key to ensuring consistent mango movement in the produce department, and that can be especially true for Cinco de Mayo — or “Cinco de Mango,” as the National Mango Board refers to the holiday.

Informing consumers about the different characteristics of mango varieties — flavor, amount of fiber and the right time to eat — has helped grow the fruit's popularity.

Mango supplies were lighter than usual during the first few months of the year, and prices were higher as a result — but importers say that should change as summer approaches.

Four other members also will serve on the executive board, supporting the newly elected officers in leading the National Mango Board and serving the mango industry.

Mexican mango season got off to a slow start this year because of weather issues, but supplies should pick up as the season progresses, importers say.

Imports can begin starting Feb. 15, the USDA said.

Mexican mangoes will be coming on by early March for Tubac, Ariz.-based Ciruli Bros., says Chris Ciruli, chief operations officer.

The National Mango Board is offering a limited number of display bins to both U.S. retailers and U.S. mango shippers on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline to order is Feb. 1.

After several years of negotiations, the first shipment of fresh mangoes from Colombia has arrived in the U.S.

Mainstream U.S. consumers are starting to realize how awesome the super-sweet, golden flesh of mangoes can be, joining the rest of the world in its appreciation.

The National Mango Board recognizes retailers who go above and beyond to support the mango industry.

Angie Thomas joins The National Mango Board to support west coast retail marketing and merchandising.

Cindy Swanberg Schwing has joined Nogales, Ariz.-based Splendid by Porvenir as vice president of marketing.

The National Mango Board has debuted a collection of micro-documentaries that it says reveals new layers of the mango’s "epic journey" from farm to table.

Sustainability, a subject that long has been top of mind in the produce industry, seems to have become a buzzword recently among nearly all businesses and a trending topic on social media.

The mango category continues to expand at retail, especially during the spring and summer.

Organic produce sales continue to grow, and the mango category is no exception.

Plenty of good-quality Mexican mangoes should be available this spring and summer, with shipments already outpacing last year.

The Mexican mango season began in January with Ataulfo mangos. The weather has been ideal in many areas, and retailers can expect to see a big crop this year of yellow mangos from southern Mexico.

Mission Produce is gearing up for its second season of Mexican mangos. The upcoming season will see more varieties and pack styles than their first year.