USA Approves Colombian Mango Imports
“The United States imports about USD$493 million in fresh mango each year. Its main supplier currently is Mexico, however Colombia is able to provide a higher quality fruit with a year-round availability, a key strategic advantage”
MIAMI November 30, 2021 - Good news arrived for the Colombian agriculture and foreign trade sectors, after the United States gave permission for Colombian mangos to enter the marketplace.
Fresh Mangos join a growing list of open-access produce items from Colombia, including Goldenberries, Hass avocado, blueberries, pineapple, tangerine, oranges, and Tahiti lime. Due to the various climate regions across the country, fresh Mangos from Colombia can enjoy a near year-round availability.
Nestled between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the volcanic and tropical soil and microclimates of Colombia provide one of the highest quality growing environments in the world. The country also enjoys easy access to the US via sea, with ports on both the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
Only commercial consignments of mango fruit may be imported, and all growers must be registered with the NPPO and follow operational work-plan requirements. In addition, the NPPO must monitor the system for inspection, packing, wrapping, transportation, and loading of the commodity and ensure that participating growers are following the program guidelines.
The flavor profile of mango has risen considerable in the US marketplace. American consumption of fresh mangos grew 63% within the last 10 years, from 2.24 to 3.65 pounds per person, with mango-flavored drinks and food products following closely behind.
Goldenberry Farms™ exports its fruit directly to Europe, UK, Asia, UAE / Dubai, Hong Kong, Canada, and now the United States. “Goldenberry Farms™, with its strong background in product marketing combined with exceptional quality standards and a growing operational base, is in a unique position among providors to not only grow high quality fruit, but to be able to pack and assist retailers to market and promote the nutritional factors and unique features to the end consumers.
The company will continue with a consumer-safe irradiation pest and pathogen control treatment for Mangos, delivering “A Fresher Mango” to US Consumers, without the need for hot water or other boiling treatments.
The company continues to showcase its “Fresh From Colombia” offerings along with their “Where Good Things Grow” philosophy towards agriculture, workplace safety, food safety, and favor.
For more information on Fresh Mangos from Colombia, please contact: sales@goldenberryfarms.com
“The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has authorized imports of fresh mangoes from Colombia, opening up the U.S. market to a major producer of the tropical fruit.”
Goldenberry Farms is a grower, packer, and global providor of farm fresh, sustainably harvested as well as premium tropical fruit. The Company has offices in the United States and farms, processing, and packing operations in South America, employing and empowering a growing network of rural workers, small farmers, and female head of households. We are a Socially Responsible Company investing to enhance the lives and regions where we do business.
