"Mango consumption in the United States has doubled in the last 20 years"

(Agraria.pe) Mango consumption in the United States has almost doubled over the past 20 years, rising from 1.9 pounds per person per year in 2005 to 3.6 pounds in 2024. Today, mango ranks 11th among the most consumed fruits in that market, whereas two decades ago it did not appear in the top 20. Ramón Ojeda, director of the National Mango Board (NMB), highlighted the positioning of mango in the North American giant, which has gone from being seen as an exotic (unknown) fruit to a common one. However, he pointed out that there is still potential to increase the consumption of this fruit in that market. “Three out of four households in the United States do not consume mango, so there is a significant opportunity to increase its consumption. To do this, it is necessary to activate the demand that is dormant. Increasing the supply of mango in the United States, having excellent quality fruit, and being available throughout the year are key to achieving the objectives,” he maintained. ...