Mango hits US as Seattle consulate imports Indian varieties

Indian mangoes are taking US cities by storm, with Americans devouring popular varieties of the fruit and wanting more, as the Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted a special event that highlighted the potential for exports and consumption of the ‘king of fruits’ by connoisseurs in the US Pacific Northwest region.

The Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted the second edition of ‘Mango Magic: Promotion and Tasting Event of Indian Mangoes’.

Over 100 leading importers of Indian fruits, including senior leadership of US retail giants like Costco participated in the event. They also relished the opportunity to taste seven premium varieties of Indian mangoes on display, including Alphonso from Maharashtra, Banganapalle and Himayat from Andhra Pradesh, Langra and Dussehri and Ripe Rajapuri from Gujarat.