Mangoes
Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of India’s Kay Bee Exports, says the skyrocketing demand for Indian varieties proves that emotional heritage and superior flavor profiles can bypass rational pricing logic.
The global fruit marketer and fruit genetics says its Blyde Late variety remains in the market in May, while other varieties begin to taper off.
The board has rolled out Cinco de Mango campaign initiatives, as well as released multiple studies, including one that examines the impact of mangoes on prediabetic adults and overweight adults.
Distributors say big and bold techniques could help retailers move more mangoes.
The year began with brisk movement from Mexico, and importers were hopeful that a heat wave wouldn’t hinder momentum into the late spring and summer.
Fruit genetics company Sun World International and avocado supplier Mission Produce have joined forces to tackle the mango category’s long-standing consistency issues through a major new variety development collaboration.
Under the U.S.-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, the U.S. will apply most-favored-nation tariff treatment to Ecuadorian cut flowers and agricultural goods such as bananas, pineapples and mangoes.
Continental Fresh’s Water For All explains its award-winning Water For All brand for World Water Day.
By leveraging these merchandising tools to highlight specific health benefits of apples, avocados, mangoes and blueberries, retailers can transform the produce aisle into a destination for both physical and psychological resilience.
The mango and avocado distributor says this new packaging will help support retail merchandising and category growth.
Fresh Del Monte recently showed retailers how an AI-powered robot can help inspire produce gift-giving for the holiday as well as every day, based on trials at three Chicago-area Jewel stores.
The merger unites two industry pioneers, expanding Mission’s Mexican packing footprint to four facilities and signaling a major strategic entry into the high-growth prepared foods segment.
Current CEO Steve Barnard will become executive chairman of the board, and president and COO John Pawlowski will become CEO, effective April 2026.
He has spent years as an instructor in postharvest fruit ripening and is unique for his depth of knowledge in postharvest science and ripening technology, the group says.
Melissa’s Produce has introduced Red Heart K-Grapes from South Korea, part of the Los Angeles-based specialty produce company’s luxury line.
Ramón Ojeda talked to The Packer about the mango industry’s challenges over the years and where the board and the industry need to go in the future.
Around since 2014, Mango University has recently been updated to be more engaging for foodservice members.
Food safety expert Sergio Nieto-Montenegro told the mango industry that they don’t need to panic when it comes to FDA’s Food Traceability Rule.
Florida’s favorable business conditions have continued to attract companies like the Oxnard, Calif.-based Mission Produce, which recently expanded its operations and distribution to Miami.
The company says the move unlocks its ability to meet the strong demand for high-quality ripe avocados and mangoes in Florida with improved quality and efficiency.
The National Mango Board discussed its strategic goals for U.S. mango consumption and efforts it’s taking to reach them in a recent webinar.
Retailers and customers are preparing for rising prices, supply disruptions and potentially less variety.
The National Mango Board initiative is designed to drive mango consumption while supporting parents and kids with simple, nutritious and energizing fresh mango recipes.
The company says it will highlight the value its custom avocado and mango ripening programs bring to the foodservice at the International Fresh Produce Association conference.
June 2025 marked the fifth year Continental Fresh has operated its Water for All mangoes program that helps fund water infrastructure projects in rural Latin America.
From smoothie bowls to seafood tacos, mangoes are gaining visibility across menus, and their culinary potential is just beginning to be tapped, says Mission Produce.
Fresh Trends 2025 data shows that few shoppers are confident about picking ripe mangoes in-store or at home, but ongoing efforts aim to educate consumers.