The National Mango Board has launched its search for nominees to fill six open board member positions for the term 2025-2027. The board's primary goal is to raise awareness and drive the consumption of fresh mangos in the United States while educating consumers about the culture, flavor and nutritional benefits of this fruit. The board also serves as a unifying force within the mango industry.
Members of the mango industry are invited to submit nomination applications for the following available seats, with the final deadline set for February 29, 2024, at 6 P.M (EST):
- Two foreign producers.
- Two district I importers.
- One first handler.
- One domestic producer.
Appointed to a three-year term, board members collaborate with the National Mango Board staff to implement marketing, research and industry relations programs that benefit the mango industry.
The National Mango Board is comprised of 18 members including importers, domestic producers, foreign producers and a first handler. Appointed to a three-year term, board members collaborate closely with the board staff to implement marketing, research and industry relations programs that benefit the mango industry.
Nomination applications can be accessed at www.Mango.org/Nominations or by contacting executive director Ramon Ojeda at [email protected] or operations manager Gabriela Rocha at [email protected]. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture makes the final decisions on all board member appointments.
For more information:
AmyJo Hasselquist
National Mango Board
[email protected]
www.mango.org
