Mango Consumption In 2020 Significantly Increasing
Mangoes have seen a strong year in consumer demand. “We don’t have all of the numbers yet, but we have seen an increase in per capita consumption,” says Manuel Michel with the Orlando, FL-based National Mango Board. “Normally we have an increase of three to four percent in mango consumption per year. This year it’s going to be five percent or higher.” He adds that last year 3.25 lbs. of mango per person was consumed in the U.S. This year that looks to be up 3.4-3.5 lbs. per person. “In all the categories we are seeing increased consumption. In the summer [...]