Mission Produce Introduces Display-Ready Lidded Mango Carton to Support Retail Merchandising and Category Growth

Oxnard, Calif. – Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”) a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, announced the launch of its new 4-kilo Lidded Mango Carton, a consumer-ready packaging solution designed to help retailers streamline merchandising and drive incremental mango sales. 

“With demand for mangos continuing to build,¹ retailers are looking for solutions that are both operationally efficient and visually compelling,” said Brooke Becker, Senior Vice President of Sales at Mission Produce. “Our new lidded mango carton was developed with the retailer in mind—it arrives display-ready, creates a strong in-store presence, and supports impulse purchases during key promotional windows. We anticipate this format will help our partners elevate the mango category while simplifying execution at store level.” 

Designed as a single sell unit, the hand-packed carton features a bold, orange design and a distinctive lid that showcases the fruit while protecting quality. The stackable format allows for flexible placement on-shelf or in secondary displays, enabling retailers to quickly build high-impact merchandising destinations. Mission expects the new carton to help retailers capitalize on the mango momentum during holidays, promotional events, and other high-traffic selling periods. 

Mission is currently packing the cartons with Peruvian Kents and plans to transition to Mexican supply beginning in March. The carton accommodates round mango varieties, including Kent, Keitt, Tommy Atkins, and Haden, across multiple sizes, offering customers consistent supply options throughout the season. 

Mission Produce will be showcasing the Lidded Mango Carton at the SEPC Southern Exposure tradeshow in Orlando, Fla., from Feb. 26–March 1 at booth #302. For more information or to schedule a meeting, contact SalesReps@missionproduce.com. 

About Mission Produce, Inc.

Mission Produce (Nasdaq: AVO) is a global leader in the worldwide fresh produce business, delivering fresh Hass avocados and mangos to retail, wholesale and foodservice customers in over 25 countries. Since 1983, Mission Produce has been sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados, and today also markets mangos and grows blueberries as part of its diversified portfolio.

The Company is vertically integrated and owns five state-of-the-art packing facilities across the U.S., Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala. With sourcing capabilities across 20+ premium growing regions, the company provides a year-round supply of premium fresh fruit. Mission’s global distribution network includes strategically positioned forward distribution centers across key markets throughout North America, China, Europe, and the UK, offering value-added services such as ripening, bagging, custom packing and logistical management. For more information, please visit missionproduce.com.

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End Notes: 

1. USDA Market News. Mango Imports. 2005-2025.