Monthly Quality Update
Harvest activity remains steady as the industry transitions into November. With the Flor Loca crop season concluding this month, the Aventajada crop is anticipated to support market demand through the remainder of the season. Dry matter levels have been averaging approximately 28%,1 prompting a recommendation to lower storage temperatures to 40°F in order to help preserve fruit quality.
The primary defect currently observed is lenticel spotting, a surface-level blemish that does not affect the fruit’s internal quality. The fruit is anticipated to ripen evenly and offer consistently good eating characteristics.
The Flor Loca crop season will conclude this month. While lenticel spotting may appear on the fruit, this cosmetic defect does not impact internal quality.
Limited volumes continue to arrive through the New Jersey distribution center, with fruit showing excellent condition. This high quality is expected to continue throughout the month.
Great quality arrivals are anticipated throughout November, with fruit continuing to show excellent condition.
Brazilian mango shipments are expected to continue throughout the month, primarily featuring the Tommy Atkins variety, with smaller volumes of Palmers also anticipated. Ecuadorian mangos are projected to begin arriving around mid-month, starting with the Tommy Atkins variety.
We expect to receive mostly Ecuadorian mangos throughout November, with continued availability of Tommy Atkins, Keitt, and Kent varieties.
