Mangoes
Consumers who purchase $5 in mangoes from May 6 through June 15 will have a chance to win “Lilo & Stitch” Fandango movie tickets and a tropical vacation.
The year-round mango shipper anticipates greater volumes in the U.S. and Canada, with plans for European presence.
Motivating shoppers to try fresh mangoes can be accomplished through educating them about mango nutrition, flavor and culture, says Lavanya Setia, the board’s director of marketing.
Jeff Fairchild, produce buyer for Organically Grown Co., shares strategies from the chain of more than 20 stores.
Here’s what producers are saying about this year’s fruit quality, size and shipping progress.
Company says small, sweet mangoes from Mexico are excellent for snacking customers.
The National Mango Board campaign will feature a strategy with an emphasis on mango-forward recipes.
Retailers can leverage peak demand for avocados, limes, tomatoes and peppers with creative promotions, festive displays and cross-merchandising strategies.
Favorable weather conditions had led to an earlier start for the Miami-based grower and exporter’s miniature mango season, which typically runs through June.
With every purchase of Water For All mangoes, Continental Fresh says consumers can support a mission that brings clean water, health and hope to those in need.
The company, which will be attending Fruit Logistica in Berlin, plans to provide year-round supply to meet growing demand.
The initiative will aim to bring the mango experience to consumers through a mobile mango food truck tour across four U.S. cities
The organization says it will have unique mango-themed experiences at all University of Mississippi home basketball and football games.
Miami, Fla.-based Continental Fresh LLC says its Viewpoint Continental Fresh series has won a Bronze Telly Award for editing.
USDA trade statistics show that Mexico was the largest supplier of mangoes in 2023, accounting for 63% of the value of U.S. mango imports in 2023.
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.
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 has a message for retailers: To unlock the sales potential of the world’s most popular fruit in your stores, move mangoes out of the tropicals section and into the citrus set.
The National Mango Board has 18 members, including eight importers, one first handler, two domestic producers, and seven foreign producers.
San Juan, Texas-based distributor Grande Produce spotlighted the variety during the Associated Wholesale Grocers’ seventh annual Innovation Showcase, held March 25-26.
Nomination for six open seats open through Feb. 29. The seats include foreign producers, importers, first handlers and domestic producers.
March is a great month for the retail promotion of Champagne mangoes from Ciruli Bros. LLC.
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.
Hidalgo, Texas-based GM Produce Sales LLC is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a mango importer.
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.
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.
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.
Despite supply challenges, the mango market continues to grow, says Dan Spellman, director of marketing for the National Mango Board.
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.