Orlando, Fla. – The National Mango Board (NMB) will host a Mango Food Safety webinar on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 4 p.m. (EST) with keynote speaker Dr. Bob Whitaker, Chief Science & Technology Officer of Produce Marketing Association (PMA). Dr. Whitaker will discuss food safety and FDA procedures and regulations during produce inspections. Participation in this webinar is free and registration for the event is quick and easy.
“This educational webinar is designed for the mango industry to get a better understanding of mango food safety requirements moving forward,” said NMB Executive Director William Watson. The NMB encourages mango industry members to join the webinar, as they will have the opportunity to ask questions during the session. This webinar will be conducted in English.
Mango industry members can register for this free event at this link or they can contact NMB Director of Industry Relations Marilda Peele at mpeele@mango.org or via phone at 407-629-7318 x 106.
About National Mango Board
The National Mango Board is a national promotion and research organization, 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. One cup of mango is only 100 calories, an excellent source of vitamins A and C, a good source of fiber and an amazing source of tropical flavor.
Mango availability per capita has increased 35 percent since 2005 to an estimated 2.53 pounds per year in 2011. Mango import volume for 2011 was 810 million pounds. Learn more at www.mango.org.
Source: National Mango Board
