Orlando, Fla – The National Mango Board (NMB) will host a free Mango Quality Webinar on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 2 p.m. EDT. The webinar will discuss mango postharvest disorders and best practices at importer facilities and retail distribution centers with Dr. Jeffrey Brecht from the University of Florida, and Dr. Patrick Brecht from PEB Commodities.
From the tree to the consumer’s plate, every step in the mango supply chain presents an opportunity to improve quality. The NMB has invested in numerous research to provide clear understanding on how to improve quality through better production, postharvest and handling practices. During this webinar, Dr. Jeffrey Brecht will provide detailed information on mango fruit disorders such as: fruit decay, surface defects, internal breakdown symptoms, chilling and heat injury, disorders during ripening and more. Furthermore, Dr. Patrick Brecht will discuss best practices at importer facilities and retail distribution centers such as: inspections and quality control, measuring and recording shipments, mango shipper’s responsibilities, proper documentation, cargo and temperature excursions, temperature measurement and fruit sampling at arrival, and external and internal quality evaluations.
Mango importers, wholesalers and brokers, retail distribution centers, quality assurance experts, buyers, category managers and merchandisers are encouraged to attend. There will be a question and answer session following the presentation. This webinar will only be available in English. Click here to register for this free webinar!
Mango Quality Webinar
WHO: The National Mango Board
WHAT: Mango Quality Webinar Series
WHEN: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 2 p.m. EDT
WHERE: To register for this webinar, please visit http://www.mango.org/webinar
About National Mango Board
The National Mango Board is an agriculture promotion group, which is supported by assessments from both domestic and imported mangos. The board was designed to drive awareness and consumption of fresh mangos in the U.S. The superfruit mango contains 100 calories, an excellent source of vitamins A and C, a good source of fiber and an amazing source of tropical flavor. Learn more at www.mango.org.
Source: The National Mango Board
