Taiwan: Irwin mangoes to go to China

Taiwanese Irwin mangoes are listed every May to August each year. Currently the have been on the Chinese market for around one month, and its quality is quite stable in terms of outlook and taste. To a large extent, their quality is comparable with Australia mangoes.

The Taiwan Irwin mango variety is originated from the United States in the 1950s, and was introduced by Mr. Zheng Hanchi to Taiwan. Thanks to the help of the Taiwanese fruit grower Mr. Lin Changshan, the Irwin mangoes have become the number one mango variety in Taiwan.

The mango is characterised by a long oval shape and apple-red skin. At this moment, the Irwin mango can only be found in Taiwan. It is not yet succesfully grown in the South of China, and as such will need to be imported.

The harvest season of Taiwan Irwin mango begins in Pingtung area, and ends in Tainan. Thanks to its good tastes and look, its market price is positioned quite high. On average one Irwin mango weighs around 320 grams, and its packaging are divided generally by boxes containing 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 pieces. In early period, the price can go up to over 300 Yuan, equal to 40 euro, per box.

The season of the Irwin mango usually ends in the middle of August. After that, supply is taken over by Australian mangoes.

Shanghai Gaonong Taiwan Agricultural Products was established in September 2010. It is the Chinese branch of Kaohsiung Agricultural Development. Through cooperation with the Taiwan Council of Agriculture, the Kaohsiung Council of Agriculture and its affiliated fruit and vegetable bases, the company is committed to export, sales and promotions of Taiwan agricultural products in Mainland China.

Currently, their fruit varieties include: Irwin mango, pineapple, banana music, wax apples, dates, papaya, shaddock, and other products.

For more information:

Mr. Zhang Jiao
Shanghai Gaonong Taiwan Agricultural Products
Phone: 021-51510958 // 18016062228
E-mail: skt2010skt@163.com