Small Mexican mango producers seek better commercial positioning in international markets

By: Francisco Seva Rivadulla, international agro-food journalist Small mango producers in Mexico are seeking better commercial positioning in international markets, as well as working on strengthening the production system in terms of infrastructure, productivity, and certifications in safety and health. This is the main focus of the interview held with the president of the National Mango Product System Committee A.C. (Conaspromango), Daniel Radilla. Conaspromango is a non-profit organization that represents the mango production branch in Mexico. It was established by 12 states of the Mexican Republic in 1992, in the city of Colima. According to Ing. Daniel Radilla, the top official of this entity, "in Mexico we have 53,873 producers, of which 70% are small producers of less than 5 hectares. In the state of Guerrero, we are 9,000 producers, participating with 16%." Moreover, our interviewee adds that "in 2024, the area planted in Mexico was 207,860 hectares, of which 196,000 ...