US: Annual mango industry reception to be held during PMA

The National Mango Board (NMB) will host their annual networking and outreach event for the mango industry on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel at 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim, CA. The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is also a proud host of the event.

New fourth quarter program initiatives for the NMB’s expanded consumer, retail and foodservice promotions as well as nutrition, health and food safety research programs will be presented in an adjacent room at approximately 5:45 p.m. The NMB will also present an overview of the mango recall and highlight program results. A question and answer session will follow.

Industry members of all levels of the mango supply chain from across the world are encouraged to join the NMB for this successful annual event. “This is a great opportunity for us to connect with fellow members, strengthen friendships and create new ones,” says NMB Executive Director William Watson. “It’s also a perfect setting to share insight on our new expanded programs and how they will support and benefit the mango industry.”

The NMB will also announce the winner for the Mango Retailer of the Year, which is a new retail program that highlights retailers who are strong and supportive partners to the NMB, and deliver outstanding mango promotion results. The following are the finalists for the 2012 Mango Retailer of the Year:

The Mango Industry Reception is a free event and open to all mango industry members. No RSVP is required.

For more information:
Marilda Peele
National Mango Board
Tel: +1 407-629-7318 x106.
mpeele@mango.org