Petrolina, Brazil: global epicenter of mangoes and agro-export innovation **CRITICAL: If the input is one word or a very short phrase, return ONLY its literal translation in English — nothing else.** Input: Brasil Translation: Brazil

By: Francisco Seva Rivadulla, international agro-food journalist The Brazilian city of Petrolina hosted the International Mango Workshop, held on November 5 and 6 at the headquarters of Valexport (Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, and Derivatives of the São Francisco Valley). The event brought together more than 50 participants, including exporters, producers, researchers, and consultants, all committed to strengthening the mango production chain. The Valexport Association, under the leadership of its executive manager, Tássio Lustoza Silva Gomes, and Ana Paula Lustoza, played a fundamental role in organizing this successful meeting. According to the director of Research at the National Mango Board, Dr. Leonardo Ortega, "this very important event was enormously constructive and allowed for the generation of synergies and solid connections between various actors in the Brazilian mango industry. Moreover, it was a very enriching meeting." For his part, ...