This season has been one of the most challenging in modern Mexican mango history—fresh, dried, IQF, domestic, export, all of it—and as we move into the tail end of the season, a quick ending is all that’s left. I just received word today that some rain has fallen in the growing regions, which should help…
Ataulfos: Perhaps the most important part of this Ataulfo crop report is a reminder of just how sensitive this variety is to cold and what happens when it is transported from the border to distribution points on excessively cold trucks. We are watching that play out in real time this season, especially now as…
Period. Ataulfos need a temperature between 50–55°F for optimal success. Below that, Brix drops, acidity rises, and a cascade of physiological problems begins—many of which we’re seeing play out en masse this particularly challenging season. A mixed-load mentality and 45°F trucks will never build robust Ataulfo programs capable of consistently delivering exceptional flavor, clean skin,…