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Kick-Off Summer with Ayesha Curry

Posted on June 15, 2024 (July 11, 2024) by Tony Romero

TRY AYESHA CURRY’S NEW BRIGHT AND SIMPLE SUMMERTIME RECIPE Kick-off summer with Ayesha Curry! Watch her share a simple, bright and refreshing (and kid-friendly) recipe just in time for summer! […]

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Ayesha Curry

Posted on May 1, 2024 (July 11, 2024) by Tony Romero

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a mango recipe straight from Ayesha Curry’s kitchen. Ayesha Curry shares a light, refreshing and flavorful salmon recipe just in time for Mother’s Day. Featuring delicious […]

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Holi – Festival of Colors

Posted on February 15, 2023 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
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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

Posted on October 19, 2022 (July 9, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Celebrate Diwali with Mango!

Posted on October 10, 2022 (July 9, 2024) by amccarty
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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 […]

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted on September 13, 2022 (July 9, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Posted in Culture, HolidaysTagged hispanic heritage month, mango culture

Gear up for Cinco de Mango

Posted on April 18, 2021 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Posted in Culture, Holidays, Mango RecipesTagged holiday recipes, mango recipes

Happy Mango Friendsgiving

Posted on November 17, 2020 (November 26, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Posted in Culture, Holidays, Mango RecipesTagged holiday recipes, mango recipes, thanksgiving recipes

Summer Staycation: Exploring Southeast Asia

Posted on August 3, 2020 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Posted in Culture, Mango RecipesTagged culture, summer recipes

Summer Staycation: We’re Sailing Off to the Caribbean

Posted on July 6, 2020 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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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Posted in Culture, Mango RecipesTagged summer recipes

Summer Staycation: Let’s take a trip to South America and more!

Posted on June 12, 2020 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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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Posted in Culture, Mango RecipesTagged recipes, summer

Womango: Celebrating Women in the Mango Industry

Posted on March 5, 2020 (September 10, 2020) by amccarty

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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The Mango Store

Posted on November 1, 2019 (July 11, 2024) by Tony Romero

Finally, a fruit worth standing in line for. On a blustery March day, the super fun superfruit made its Big Apple debut with The Mango Store, a one-day pop-up shop in […]

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Five Mango Recipes for the Perfect Tailgate

Posted on October 4, 2019 (January 21, 2020) by amccarty

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, […]

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Mangos in Jamaica

Posted on June 13, 2019 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
Mangos in Jamaica - Beach

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, […]

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Celebrate National Mango Month!

Posted on June 1, 2019 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
National Mango Month 1

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 […]

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Posted in Culture, Holidays, Mango Recipes, Mango Tips

Uses for Mango Seeds

Posted on May 23, 2019 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
Uses for Mango Seeds 1

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 […]

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Posted in Culture, Mango TipsTagged mango seed

Take a trip to a mango farm in Guatemala!

Posted on April 26, 2019 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
Guatemala Vlog Header - BLOG

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 […]

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Posted in CultureTagged mango culture, mango farmers, mango trees

Buying Mango Trees

Posted on April 5, 2019 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
Buying Mango Trees 1

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 […]

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Posted in Culture, Mango TipsTagged mango culture, mango farmers, mango trees, mango varieties

The Importance and Uses of Mango Tree Leaves

Posted on March 29, 2019 (February 2, 2025) by amccarty
Mango 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 […]

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Posted in CultureTagged mango culture

Women’s History Month: Spotlight on Dr. Noris Ledesma

Posted on March 13, 2019 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
Womens History Month Spotlight - Mango tropical fruit curator

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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Posted in CultureTagged mango culture

Mangos Down Under! It’s Australian Mango Season

Posted on February 16, 2019 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
Australian Mango & Sydney Harbor

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 […]

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Posted in CultureTagged mango culture

Mango Love in India

Posted on January 28, 2019 (February 27, 2025) by amccarty
Mangos in India - man with mangos in a market

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 […]

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Posted in CultureTagged mango culture

Day of the Dead

Posted on October 30, 2018 (August 15, 2024) by amccarty
An altar at a cemetery for Día de los Muertos

With October coming to a close, people of Mexican heritage are decorating their elaborate altars, packing a picnic and heading to their deceased loved one’s cemetery. Día de los Muertos, […]

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Posted in CultureTagged holiday, mango culture, mexico

National Farmer’s Day

Posted on October 12, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
A thank you to mango farmers on 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 […]

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Posted in CultureTagged farmers, mango culture

Mangos from Brazil

Posted on October 2, 2018 (August 15, 2024) by amccarty
Mangos from Brazil - Sugarloaf Mountain and beach in Rio de Janeiro, 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 […]

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Posted in Culture, Mango TipsTagged mango culture, mango varieties

Talk Like a Pirate Day

Posted on September 19, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
Talk Like a Pirate Day 1

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 […]

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Posted in CultureTagged history, mango culture

Mexican Independence Day

Posted on September 16, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
Mexican Independence Day 1

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 […]

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Spotlight on Keitt Mangos

Posted on August 27, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
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 […]

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Posted in Culture, Mango TipsTagged mango culture, mango tips

Summer of Mango: Boozeless Beauties

Posted on July 27, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
Non-Alcoholic Drinks - Celebrate the Summer of Mangos

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 […]

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Posted in Culture, Mango RecipesTagged drink recipes, mango recipes, summer recipes

Meet the Mango Industry

Posted on July 25, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
Meet the Mango Industry - Go behind the scenes of 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 […]

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Posted in CultureTagged industry, mango culture

Summer of Mango: Margarita

Posted on July 20, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
Margarita - Celebrate the summer of mango with this salty classic 2

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 […]

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Posted in Culture, Mango RecipesTagged drink recipes, summer recipes

Summer of Mango: Sangria

Posted on July 13, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
Sangria - Celebrate the Summer of Mango with a cool glass of 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 […]

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Posted in Culture, Mango RecipesTagged drink recipes, mango recipes, summer recipes

Summer of Mango: Michelada

Posted on July 6, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty
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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 […]

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National Caribbean American Heritage Month

Posted on June 23, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Love a Tree Day

Posted on May 16, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Posted in CultureTagged farming, mango culture

Who in the world is David Fairchild?

Posted on May 14, 2018 (August 15, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Mangos from Ecuador

Posted on April 30, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Posted in CultureTagged ecuador, haden mango, mango varieties, mangocrushmonday

How to Grow Your Own Mango Tree

Posted on April 27, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Posted in Culture, Mango TipsTagged earth month, mango farmers, mango tips

Mangos in Poetry

Posted on April 25, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Who else enjoys mango?

Posted on April 23, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Posted in CultureTagged mango culture, mango fun facts, mangocrushmonday

Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Posted in CultureTagged earth month, farming, mango culture

When a Mango Isn’t a Mango

Posted on April 13, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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#MangoCrushMonday – Honey Mango

Posted on March 12, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Posted in CultureTagged honey mango, mango recipes, mangocrushmonday. mango varieties

#MangoCrushMonday – Mango History

Posted on March 5, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Posted in CultureTagged history, mango history, mangocrushmonday

Celebrate Mexico

Posted on February 24, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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. […]

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Posted in Culture, HolidaysTagged holiday recipes, mango recipes, mexican flag day, mexican recipes

Happy Chinese New Year!

Posted on February 16, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Posted in Culture, HolidaysTagged holiday recipes, mango recipes

Mango-Inspired Pattern

Posted on February 10, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Mangos from Peru

Posted on January 27, 2018 (July 1, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Give Thanks to Farmers

Posted on November 15, 2017 (November 18, 2024) by amccarty

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 […]

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Posted in CultureTagged farmers, mango farmers, thanksgiving

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