Summer Crop Report

By Nissa | May 28, 2026

I would like to apologize to everyone who has come to rely on my weekly reports for insight and planning. I understand how valuable this information is, and sharing it is something I believe benefits all of us in the industry. That being said, I experienced a terrible situation in the home I have been…

Mango Ripening—Can You Stop the Clock?

By Nissa | May 5, 2026

I get a lot of questions about mangoes—how to choose them, store them, cut them, and use them—and ripening is one of the most common topics. But another question that often comes up, and is usually overlooked, is whether you can actually stop a mango from ripening. As we move through the later part of…

And Then There Was Consensus

By Nissa | April 27, 2026

Disclaimer: This crop report, like many I write, is told through the lens of Crespo Organic Mangoes, a program I am intricately embedded with. By now it’s clear — everyone in the industry has landed in the same place. The consensus on the upcoming transition out of the southern regions and into the north is…