Orlando, Fla – A new PLU number 3488 has been approved and assigned for red mangos size 7 and larger by the Produce Marketing Association and the International Federation for Produce Standards. PLU code 4959 now denotes red mangos sizes 8 to 10. The new PLU number has been added to the international database and is available for immediate use.
As retail mango movement grows, more retailers are willing to carry a variety of sizes at the same time. As a result, the National Mango Board (NMB) received a formal request for a new PLU code from multiple retailers and mango shippers. A survey was conducted to ensure widespread retailer and industry support for this change and based on the data collected, the NMB board members voted to move forward with an application for the new PLU number.
The new PLU code affects the two highlighted rows in the table below. The addition of the XL Red Mango PLU means the red mango system will match the size breaks already in place for green mangos.
|
PLU Code |
Description |
Sizes |
Varieties Included |
|
3488 |
Red Mango, XL |
7 and larger (new code) |
Tommy, Haden Kent, Palmer and any other red mangos |
|
4959 |
Red Mango, Large |
8 to 10 |
Tommy, Haden, Kent, Palmer and any other red mangos |
|
4051 |
Red Mango, Small |
12 and smaller |
Tommy, Haden, Kent, Palmer and any other red mangos |
|
3114 |
Green Mango, XL |
7 and larger |
Keitt and any other green mangos |
|
4584 |
Green Mango, Large |
8 to 10 |
Keitt and any other green mangos |
|
4311 |
Green Mango, Small |
12 and smaller |
Keitt and any other green mangos |
|
4961 |
Yellow Mango, Large |
16 and larger |
Ataulfo, Manila, Oro and any other yellow mangos |
|
4312 |
Yellow Mango, Small |
18 and smaller |
Ataulfo, Manila, Oro and any other yellow mangos |
|
3621 |
Francis |
All sizes |
Francis |
For more information, please visit mango.org/PLU.
About the National Mango Board
The National Mango Board is an agriculture promotion group supported by assessments from both domestic and imported mangos. The board’s vision, to bring the world’s love of mangos to the U.S., was designed to drive awareness and consumption of fresh mangos in the U.S. marketplace. One cup of the superfruit mango contains 100 calories, 100% of daily vitamin C, 35% of daily vitamin A, 12% of daily fiber, and an amazing source of tropical flavor. Learn more at mango.org.
Source: National Mango Board
