Holi – Festival of Colors
Holi is a Hindu festival that commemorates the end of winter and arrival of spring, an opportunity to forge new relationships and mend old ones. Also known as the Festival …
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Día de los Muertos – A Tribute to Tradition
Día de los Muertos begins next month (November 1-2, 2022) – Discover the beauty and vibrant flavors of what make this tradition so special. This Mexican holiday brings families and …
Celebrate Diwali with Mango!
Make your Diwali celebration unforgettable and celebrate Diwali with Mango! Prepare to be enlightened by the mango’s amazing versatility and brace yourself for its fireworks of flavor. Diwali is known …
Hispanic Heritage Month
The National Mango Board is thrilled to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! This month-long celebration from September 15th to October 15th is seen as a time in the U.S. to …
Gear up for Cinco de Mango
This May 5th is all about Cinco de Mango! As the top mango exporting country to the United States, it only makes sense to celebrate this Mexican holiday with the …
Happy Mango Friendsgiving
Did you know that in some cultures giving someone a basket of mangos is a gesture of friendship? This Thanksgiving, we want to celebrate the tribe who’s kept you sane …
Summer Staycation: Exploring Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia offers an intriguing landscape bursting with bustling adventure that has captivated travelers for centuries. This region’s diverse nature weaves together the most awe-inspiring scenery, age-old cultural beliefs and …
Summer Staycation: We’re Sailing Off to the Caribbean
The Caribbean is a vibrant medley of islands welcoming all tropical adventurers. You’ll be immersed in a burst of color, surrounded by sunny beaches, and whisked away in the sea …
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Summer Staycation: Let’s take a trip to South America and more!
Did you know that mangos are the most popular fruit in the world? That’s right! Mangos are grown and eaten across the world with each place encompassing its own unique …
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Womango: Celebrating Women in the Mango Industry
This International Women’s Day, the National Mango Board celebrates all women in the mango industry! From the “WOMANGO” growers in the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, and around the …
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Five Mango Recipes for the Perfect Tailgate
Tailgating season is upon us and we know that great dishes are essential to any tailgate party. Wings, burgers, hot dogs and barbecue are a must have at a tailgate, …
Mangos in Jamaica
Last month, the very first shipment of Jamaican mangos made their way to the United States. Jamaican mango growers began the process to export mangos to the U.S. in 2009, …
Celebrate National Mango Month!
Hooray! June is National Mango Month, and we’re celebrating all month long with mango-licious recipes, features from mangos around the world, and some juicy mango jams! Before we jump into …
Uses for Mango Seeds
Every mango has a long flat seed in the center. If you’re just planning on eating the fruit, you can cut around the mango seed to get at all that …
Take a trip to a mango farm in Guatemala!
Happy Arbor Day, mango fans! We’re back with a special trip to a mango farm in Guatemala to celebrate our favorite trees. We had the opportunity to tour through the …
Buying Mango Trees
Looking to buy a mango tree? There are so many types that are available at your local nurseries, garden stores and more. If you live in a warmer climate, you’re …
The Importance and Uses of Mango Tree Leaves
What about mango leaves? Here at the National Mango Board, we’re super focused on the delicious fruit, but we often overlook those shiny green leaves that help make mango trees …
Women’s History Month: Spotlight on Dr. Noris Ledesma
March marks Women’s History Month, so in celebration we’re putting the spotlight on one woman who is working to change the mango industry. Dr. Noris Ledesma works for the Fairchild …
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Mangos Down Under! It’s Australian Mango Season
We’re in heart of Australian mango season! While over this way in the U.S., it’s not super easy to find Australian mangos, we know that Australian people LOVE their local …
Mango Love in India
If you’ve made it to the National Mango Board blog, you probably love mangos. We’re totally biased, but when people come to us to talk about mangos, it’s usually about …
Day of the Dead
Photo from Latin Bay Area With October coming to a close, people of Mexican heritage are decorating their elaborate altars, packing a picnic and heading to their deceased loved …
National Farmer’s Day
As a fruit that completely relies on farmers from around the world, let’s take a moment to thank them on National Farmer’s Day. What started as an American holiday in …
Mangos from Brazil
Olá! We are currently in the height of Brazilian mango season here in the United States, and we’ll see lots of mangos coming from this huge South American country for …
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Arggggh, ye mateys! Gather round real close, ya land lubbers, because I got a story for ye! Ok, ok, that’s enough pirate speak for one blog post. But, we couldn’t …
Mexican Independence Day
Today marks Día de la Independencia, or Mexican Independence Day! Similar to the Fourth of July in the United States, most businesses and offices shut down for the day to …
Spotlight on Keitt Mangos
We’re in the height of Keitt mango season! These large, green-skinned mangos are only available for a short window during the year and can be challenging to find. But if …
Summer of Mango: Boozeless Beauties
Some days, you’re just not feeling like having a cocktail. Especially on super-hot days – those delicious concoctions can dehydrate you. Look, we’re not knocking a good cocktail, but we …
Meet the Mango Industry
Have you ever wondered how your mangos arrived in the grocery store? Since most mangos are grown internationally, the fruit goes on a long journey from the farm to your …
Summer of Mango: Margarita
Photo from The Pioneer Woman It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right? If you’re counting down the minutes until happy hour, we have got a treat for you – everyone’s fav, the …
Summer of Mango: Sangria
Photo from Foxes Loves Lemons Hellooooo, summer! We’re really in the heat of it now, and there’s just nothing better than sitting poolside with an ice-cold glass of sangria in …
Summer of Mango: Michelada
Photo from Health Seasonal Recipes We’re highkey loving the michelada as our go-to #SUMMER2018 cocktail. The michelada is a crazy popular drink in Mexico, but isn’t as common stateside. For …
National Caribbean American Heritage Month
With June coming to a close, we can’t forget to celebrate National Caribbean American Heritage Month! With many mangos imported to the United States from the Caribbean, the islands play …
Love a Tree Day
Here at the National Mango Board, we’re tree huggers – mango tree huggers, to clarify. We’re constantly on the search for more beautiful mango tree photos. We appreciate a solid …
Who in the world is David Fairchild?
It’s hard to believe, but mango lovers in the United States have just one man to thank for this super tasty superfruit: David Fairchild. In fact, we can also thank …
Mangos from Ecuador
Photo from Fresh Plaza Did you know the top banana exporting country is also one of the top mango exporting countries to the United States? The South American country …
How to Grow Your Own Mango Tree
Do you live in a warmer climate where temperatures rarely go below 40°F? If the answer is “yes,” then you might be the perfect candidate to grow your own mango …
Mangos in Poetry
Like any beautiful creation of nature, the mango is a muse for some artists. Depicted in paintings dating back thousands of years, celebrated in songs of yesterday and today, and …
Who else enjoys mango?
Human aren’t the only creatures who love mangos! From rodents and birds to primates and insects – tons of animals are enjoying mangos in their own backyards, and sometimes our …
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! Today, not only are we celebrating the environment and all its gifts to us, but we are reveling in the work behind bringing a mango from the …
When a Mango Isn’t a Mango
I bet you didn’t know that the word “mango” in American culture used to refer to green peppers! When we first heard about this fun fact, we were a little …
#MangoCrushMonday – Honey Mango
Monday marks #MangoCrushMonday and March is the beginning of Honey mango season, so this week, we’re putting the spotlight on all things golden Honey mangos! Known in Mexico as the …
#MangoCrushMonday – Mango History
Did you know all mangos originated in Asia over 5,000 years ago? This week, we’re crushing on this ancient fruit for its rich history across the world. While mangos were …
Celebrate Mexico
If you’ve ever enjoyed a juicy, ripe mango, you probably have Mexico to thank for it! While mangos are imported from a variety of countries, Mexico is our top importer. …
Happy Chinese New Year!
Today’s new moon sparks the start of Chinese New Year, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how – eating mango! Interestingly, prior to the 1960s, there were no …
Mango-Inspired Pattern
We’ve all seen a mango, and we’ve all seen the paisley pattern on handbags, bedding, and more. But did you know that the paisley pattern is based on the shape …
Mangos from Peru
When you think of Peru, you likely imagine the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu or the llama-like vicuña – the country’s national animal. But, did you know that Peru is …
Give Thanks to Farmers
It goes without saying that this year has produced some of the most traumatic natural disasters ever seen before. From Napa Valley to Dominica, many Gulf, Caribbean and Central American …
The 100 Year Old Mango Tree
There’s something historical and delicious living in the Biscayne Bay of Miami, a tree so long living that it’s said to be the first Haden mango tree in Florida existence. …
The Mango Experience
Eating a mango is a magical experience for many. Biting into the juicy fruit is regarded by many as a happy memory that lives on and inspires unique and popular …
Mangos in Hawaii
From May to October a fruit frenzy takes over the islands of Hawaii. This period, known as the mango season in Hawaii is popularly known for its mango-bursting farmer’s markets …