Egyptian mango season starts

The Egyptian mango season has started, but it will take a few more weeks before exports get going. The weather is challenging, but in general Egyptian growers can count on a good season. Demand is strong, especially for plus sizes. One exporter says that he has already seen the number of orders for the coming season increase by 1,000 tons. According to Abdullah Tharwat, business development manager at the Egyptian fruit and vegetable exporter Pyramids, the mango season has already started in parts of Egypt. The export of mangoes is expected to start in August. "In Egypt, the mango season kicks off in July in Qena and Aswan. Exports start in August, when the supply starts from Ismailia, which is considered Egypt's mango city. Local consumers love mangos from this city, which has have unique aroma. After Ismailia, the season moves to Fayom, Bahira and other places." Tharwat explains that a variety of mango varieties are grown in Egypt for both the local and export markets. "Egypt ...