The National Mango Board projects the total volume of mangos shipped to the United States over the next two months to be 34 percent higher year-over-year. The 2021 Guatemalan season is expected to be about 40 percent higher year-over-year compared to 2020, which was cut short due to COVID-19. The Guatemalan mango season began the last week of February and is expected to run until the first week of June, with a projection of approximately 4 million boxes. The 2020 season was cut about four weeks short due to the pandemic, resulting in 2.8 million boxes, or about 20 percent less volume than

RCF Distributors LLC reported the sudden loss of dear friend, colleague and paramount sales agent Alan Alvarez. Mr. Alvarez died on Saturday, Jan. 30. El Grupo Crespo: RCF Distributors, Crespo Organic Mangoes, Empaque Don Jorge and hundreds of mango industry friends mourn the loss of the Mango King. Deemed the Mango King years ago by customers, Mr. Alvarez built his successful career in produce through dedication, hard work, integrity and a positive attitude. He was an incredible relationship-builder within the industry, and he earned the trust of many on both sides of the border. His

Mexico’s mango business is a very bright spot amid freezes and other problems facing North America’s produce industry. Chris Ciruli, COO, of Ciruli Bros. LLC said, “In the big picture, Mexico’s season began in the early days of January. That is an extremely early start. February continued to have elevated mango volumes versus February 2020.” Ciruli’s Champagne-brand Ataulfo mangos were first harvested Feb. 12. “We’re crossing the first loads in Pharr, TX, as we speak,” Ciruli said Feb. 16. He added that another unique feature of this Mexican mango shipping season is that, as of mid-February

Similar to how ripening has impacted the world of avocados, bananas, pears, kiwis and other produce items, it has completely revolutionized the mango industry. The National Mango Board, working alongside produce professionals, has determined that ripening protocols, sometimes called pre-conditioning, have had a positive impact on consumer satisfaction and sales for ripened fruit. “We have seen retailers who have converted to the ripening program sustain increases in volume, said Tammy Wiard, retail marketing manager for the National Mango Board. University of California-Davis conducted in

The National Mango Board highlighted that, despite the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 health crisis in 2020, mango consumption in the United States had continued to grow. “We still don't have all the figures, but we have seen an increase in per capita consumption," said Manuel Michel, the executive director of the National Mango Board. "Normally, mango consumption increases by 3 to 4 percent a year. This year it will increase by 5 percent or more. In 2020 consumption increase by 3.4 to 3.5 pounds per person.” “This is the time of year when mango consumption decreases a bit. It has been

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue has appointed seven members to serve the National Mango Board. The appointees include four new members and three returning members. Appointees will serve three-year terms running Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2023, with the exception of one domestic producer appointee whose term will begin immediately and will end Dec. 31, 2021. The newly appointed board members include: Alyssa Salome Hind, McAllen, TX – importer Christopher A. Ciruli, Tubac, AZ – importer Rod Chamberlain, Mecca, CA – domestic producer (three-year term) Daniel J. Lyons, Homestad, FL – domestic