Industry Relations Program

This program is designed to enhance industry communications and preparedness to create a unified mango industry. The expected outcome of this program is to guide communications outreach efforts and initiatives to increase awareness and support for the NMB, and its programs. As well as educate the mango industry and encourage better sharing of information; while providing tools and resources.

Industry Outreach Events

This program is designed to enhance communication between NMB staff and mango industry providing an opportunity to showcase tools and resources to better support the needs of mango industry members. The meetings also help the NMB staff build rapport and develop relationships with members of the mango industry.

  • Provide extension materials and information to mango growers, harvesters, packers, shippers and importers to enable them to understand how the harvesting and handling practices affect the quality and acceptability of their mangos in the marketplace.
  • Demonstrate simple and practical quality control practices to ensure the highest possible product quality and safety
    Increase awareness of developed tools and resources.
  • Increase awareness of developed tools and resources
  • Reduce postharvest losses (i.e. adjustments, etc.)

2024 Mango Joy Ride Dates

The Mango Joy Ride, the new on-the-road fresh mango tasting experience, may be coming to a location near you. Here’s where to find us in 2024:

  • Frisco, Texas: August 24-26
  • Tallahassee, Florida: September 2
  • Oxnard, Mississippi: September 5-7
  • Washington, D.C: USDA Farmers Market August 9
  • Palm Springs, California: National Mango Board Meeting: September 9-13