In Senegal, a new tax to combat fruit flies sparks discontent
Fruit flies were among the main causes of the Senegalese mango industry's poor performance last season, prompting the government to take steps to combat them, and to resort to a new tax to finance

Mission Produce to open new UK forward distribution centre in 2023
Announced last September, Mission Produce plans to open a state-of-the-art ripening, packing and forward distribution centre (FDC) in the UK in the spring of 2023. Featuring the company’s

"Compared to last year, we expect to market more volumes at lower prices"
"The first Senegalese mangoes of this season will soon be harvested and the first export batches are expected to be loaded between June 15 and 20," said Papa Alioune Dieng of International

Florida mangos offer tree-ripened option
Florida mangos offer multiple benefits for regional East Coast and Southern retailers this coming summer. "While this fruit may not hold as large a position in the market as other sources, it

“Our mango season is really ramping up right now”
The southern part of India is in the midst of the mango season and sales are really increasing at the moment, says Amit Sharma, owner of fruit trader Fresko Fruits: “We’re currently in the

"Low rainfall delays Aiwen mango season until early June"
Aiwen mangoes are known for their high sugar content and sweetness and are in high demand, despite high prices due to limited production. In previous years, the Aiwen mango season started at the

Short supply of quality mangoes affects sales in Madurai
Even as demand remained as usual, traders said that they were disappointed as inadequate supply of quality mangoes affected sales. The four common varieties of mangoes sold in Madurai include