National Watermelon Day
We can’t go an entire summer without recognizing our good fruit friend, the watermelon. And what better day than today – National Watermelon Day! The mango and watermelon really have […]
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Back to School: Easy Breakfast Recipes
Can you believe it’s that time of year again? The days are shorter, the backpacks are fuller, and moms and dads are scrambling to make a delicious and healthy meal […]
Mango + Avocado = Love
Happy National Avocado Day to all our mango and avocado crossover fans! With both these fruits hailing from tropical climates, it only seems right to celebrate our friend, the avocado, […]
International Day of Friendship
Hello, mango friends! On this International Day of Friendship, we’re taking the time to thank you, our loyal mango fans, blog readers and fruit enthusiasts. It only takes having one […]
Summer of Mango: Boozeless Beauties
Some days, you’re just not feeling like having a cocktail. Especially on super-hot days – those delicious concoctions can dehydrate you. Look, we’re not knocking a good cocktail, but we […]
Meet the Mango Industry
Have you ever wondered how your mangos arrived in the grocery store? Since most mangos are grown internationally, the fruit goes on a long journey from the farm to your […]
¡Es Una Celebración del Mango Súper Divertida!
It’s a Super Fun Mango Celebration!
Summer of Mango: Margarita
Photo from The Pioneer Woman It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right? If you’re counting down the minutes until happy hour, we have got a treat for you – everyone’s fav, the […]
A Mango Emoji Story
We are counting down the days until the mango emoji is here! We heard back in February that a bunch of new emojis would be arriving on phones later this […]
Summer of Mango: Sangria
Photo from Foxes Loves Lemons Hellooooo, summer! We’re really in the heat of it now, and there’s just nothing better than sitting poolside with an ice-cold glass of sangria in […]
Just Peel It
We know mangos can be scary. You get one home, and then now what? You’ve watched the step by step instructions. Cut each side. Dice the cheeks. Scoop out the […]
Better Out Than In: Mangos & Gut Health
Everybody’s gotta go. And we all know that if we don’t eat the right things, it makes the going process tougher. Look, let’s cut the crap – we’re talking about […]
Summer of Mango: Michelada
Photo from Health Seasonal Recipes We’re highkey loving the michelada as our go-to #SUMMER2018 cocktail. The michelada is a crazy popular drink in Mexico, but isn’t as common stateside. For […]
Red, White & Mango – Happy Fourth of July!
Hooray for the red, white and mango! This Fourth of July, we’re adding mango to our favorite red, white and blue dishes. Who knew that mango and blueberries went so […]
NUEVO ESTUDIO: EL MANGO AYUDA A PROMOVER LA SALUD INTESTINAL
NEW STUDY: MANGOS HELP PROMOTE GUT HEALTH
Eat a Mango-Filled, Plant-Based Diet
Whether you’re a committed vegan, a flexatarian, or just want to eat a more plant-based diet, mangos are a delicious, fresh ingredient to add some pizazz and no-guilt sweet to […]
Refreshing Summer Rainbow Drinks with Mango
From boozy cocktails to refreshing smoothies, rainbow drinks are a summertime trend you won’t want to skip for your next gettogether. Rainbow Sangria from Delish Photo from Delish The […]
National Caribbean American Heritage Month
With June coming to a close, we can’t forget to celebrate National Caribbean American Heritage Month! With many mangos imported to the United States from the Caribbean, the islands play […]
Summer of Mangos
Things are really heating up! After a long, cold winter, it’s now officially summer. And we have a full 14 hours of daylight to celebrate. Whether you’re poolside, beachside or […]
Life’s a Picnic When You’re Eating Mango
There’s just something about a good picnic. You can’t go wrong with packing up your lunch and taking it outside to enjoy nature. Unless your weather is especially poor (rain, […]
Mangooooooal!
Are you ready for the big soccer tournament? With an entire month filled with games, you’re going to have a lot of soccer parties to throw. To represent your favorite […]
Fire Up the Grill – It’s Father’s Day!
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and your dad probably doesn’t need another “Best Dad” mug or necktie. Dad’s been retired for years, he doesn’t need another tie. Most […]
Eat the Rainbow
You’ve probably heard that you should “eat a rainbow” each day. That’s because each color found in various fruits and veggies have their own specific nutrients contributing to the bright […]
So Many Mangos to Choose from in June!
You’ve probably eaten the classic round, red mango. Called a Tommy Atkins, this widely available variety is what most Americans think of when they think, “mango.” But did you know […]
Throw a Mango Graduation Party They Won’t Forget
It’s time to cue the Vitamin C – both the classic orange-haired singer’s “Graduation” tune, and the 100 percent daily value found in one cup of mango! Combining the two […]
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I Doughnut Believe It – It’s National Doughnut Day!
Today’s the day! Get out the fryer, whip up the icing, puree the mango, because it’s National Doughnut Day! While this may seem like just another food-related arbitrary holiday (I’m […]
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Happy National Wine Day!
Get out your fanciest wine glasses, because it’s National Wine Day! Fruit wine is perfect for the warm, summer months, so we’re rounding up four of our favorite mango-flavored wines. […]
Must-Try Mango Recipes for Memorial Day
While summer may not officially start for another month, Memorial Day marks the end of cold weather and beginning of grilling season. It’s time to dust off your barbecues and […]
Mango Bells are Ringing!
Do we hear wedding bells? For Harry and Meghan the countdown is on for their royal wedding. While their entire menu hasn’t been released, the royal couple will serve biscuits […]
Ripen Mangos at Home
We’ve all been there – craving a juicy mango, but they’re all rock hard at the grocery store. So, we just move onto another fruit. But did you know that […]
Love a Tree Day
Here at the National Mango Board, we’re tree huggers – mango tree huggers, to clarify. We’re constantly on the search for more beautiful mango tree photos. We appreciate a solid […]
Who in the world is David Fairchild?
It’s hard to believe, but mango lovers in the United States have just one man to thank for this super tasty superfruit: David Fairchild. In fact, we can also thank […]
Eat What You Want Day
It is the best day of the year! Put down the kale. Step aside, spinach. And take the day off, broccoli. It’s Eat What You Want Day! If you’re anything […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Mango
This is your very important reminder that Mother’s Day is coming up quickly! In fact, there are two Mother’s Days coming up this week. May 10 is El Dia de […]
Super Simple Mango Dishes
We could all use just a little more time. Time to spend with our families, enjoying hobbies or just relaxing after a long day. But who says that making a […]
Mangos from Ecuador
Photo from Fresh Plaza Did you know the top banana exporting country is also one of the top mango exporting countries to the United States? The South American country […]
How to Grow Your Own Mango Tree
Do you live in a warmer climate where temperatures rarely go below 40°F? If the answer is “yes,” then you might be the perfect candidate to grow your own mango […]
Mangos in Poetry
Like any beautiful creation of nature, the mango is a muse for some artists. Depicted in paintings dating back thousands of years, celebrated in songs of yesterday and today, and […]
Who else enjoys mango?
Human aren’t the only creatures who love mangos! From rodents and birds to primates and insects – tons of animals are enjoying mangos in their own backyards, and sometimes our […]
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! Today, not only are we celebrating the environment and all its gifts to us, but we are reveling in the work behind bringing a mango from the […]
Reducing Food Waste
With Earth Day right around the corner, we’re rounding up three easy ways to reduce food waste that you can incorporate into your everyday life. Choose ugly mangos When […]
Your New Favorite Brunch Dish – Mango Toast
I always say that I wish I could wear pajamas in public. I’m not a fan of stiff clothing, and if it were socially acceptable – I probably would. Today […]
When a Mango Isn’t a Mango
I bet you didn’t know that the word “mango” in American culture used to refer to green peppers! When we first heard about this fun fact, we were a little […]
Mango Peel in Cocktails
In an effort to be more eco-friendly when it comes to mangos, we’re trying to using the whole fruit in our dishes! First up – using the peel. Some folks […]
What’s your favorite way to cut a mango?
Most fruits are straight forward – you’re either biting right in, peeling or slicing it up, or there is a very specific way to cut it (we’re looking at you, […]
Happy National Beer Day!
Happy National Beer Day! To celebrate this hoppy holiday, we’ve rounded up a few of the many zesty mango craft beers that you can try today. Romantic Chemistry Dogfish […]
Composting Mangos at Home
This April, we’re going green. All month long, we’ll be offering tips and tricks to help the environment, while adding our tropical mango spin! After eating your mango, your first […]
So Easy to Choose Mangos
When you’re choosing a mango from the grocery store, we all typically gravitate to the brightly colored ones with vibrant red and orange peels. But did you know that color […]