Idaho-based importer Kingston Fresh has announced that its mango crop from Ecuador is off to an early start this season, just in time to meet what it has called 'big consumer demand'.
'Kingston is excited to announce the first arrivals of the season of our Ecuadorian mangoes,' said Kingston Fresh president Ken Nabal. 'Although volume will be light to start, it will be much anticipated to help fill a supply void left from reduced mango volumes from Brazil year to date. Our first containers will be shipped during the week of 9 October.
“Overall quality looks great to start and season forecasts call for volumes similar to last season,' Nabal added. 'The size profile will be heavy to 10/12ct calibers with peak volume slated for the mid November through mid December period, which is ideal for key holiday retail promotions.”
The mango news follows the recent announcement that the company has changed its name to Kingston Fresh, as part of a rebranding initiative.
'For over 40 years our customers, with good reason, have had great confidence in the Kingston label,' explained CEO David Kingston. 'As we continue our aggressive imports expansion plans, which include mangoes, rest assured that the Kingston logo will be prominently displayed along with its 'Planting to Plate' tagline that emphasises the company’s relentless commitment to food safety and quality.'
