Freska Produce International has completed the construction of three ripening rooms capable of ripening three loads simultaneously at its Oxnard, CA, facility for use with mangos and avocados.

“These Ripening rooms are state-of-the-art and will benefit our end users,” said Jesus (Chuy) Loza of Freska Produce.

The rooms completed in January 2022 use Thermal Tech Ripening technology capable of ripening the company's mangos and avocados.

As mangos continue to gain momentum nationally, catching up with the rest of the world as the most-consumed fruit, the Ataulfo mango varietal continues to experience rapid growth among diverse organic consumers who tend to be health-oriented, well-traveled, and have a more sophisticated palette and culinary repertoire.

The National Mango Board is seeking nominations for seven open board member positions. The board’s mission is to increase awareness and consumption of fresh mangos in the United States and to inspire and educate consumers about the culture, flavor and nutrition of the versatile superfruit while bringing the mango industry together.

Mango industry members are encouraged to complete a nomination application for the following available seats, with a final deadline to submit by Feb. 25:

McDaniel & Chirico is a trusted grower, packer and shipper of fresh avocados, lemons, limes and more, selling under the Linda Vista Brand since 1953.

The company is also a year-round mango company strategically moving from Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru over the course of the year.

The National Mango Board officially launched its updated website along with refreshed branding. Through a process that took more than a year from conception to execution, the NMB is thrilled to elevate mango, attract the American mainstream and make mango more accessible and understood by the mango-curious.

The National Mango Board announced Albertsons Cos. as its recipient of the 2021 Mango Retailer of the Year award.

The Mango Retailer of the Year award identifies retailers that go above and beyond to offer strong consistent support to the mango industry and deliver outstanding mango promotion results. Albertsons was selected from more than 100 retailers who partner with the NMB across the United States. The Boise, ID-based retailer has excelled in creating unique and timely mango promotions and displays, incorporating fresh cut and whole mangos.