Orlando, Fla. – The National Mango Board (NMB) will host a virtual industry outreach meeting via webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. (EST). During the webinar, NMB staff will navigate through the industry section of mango.org, highlighting the various resources and tools available to better support mango industry members and grow the mango business. Participation in this web-based virtual meeting is free and registration for the event is quick and easy.
Attendees will learn more ways to help engage and educate consumers and drive mango sales. This active webinar will also feature mango food safety resources available to the industry to help increase mango quality, as well as highlights from ongoing consumer research that evaluates the impact of the NMB’s programs on U.S. mango demand. 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 the free event at this link or they can contact NMB Communications Manager Kristine Concepcion at kconcepcion@mango.org or via phone at 407-629-7318 x 111. Information about the virtual outreach meeting is also available on the Board’s website, www.mango.org/industry/event-calendar.
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 32 percent since 2005 to an estimated 2.47 pounds per year in 2012. Mango import volume for 2012 was 804 million pounds. Learn more at www.mango.org.
Source: National Mango Board
