A Few Mango Stats

Here's some interesting facts (some statistics are a few years old)...

• Most of the commercial mango varieties grown worldwide for international trade were developed in Florida.
• India produces about one third of all mangos.
• Over ninety countries grow mangos commercially.
• Less than 5% of global mango production is traded internationally.
• The United States imports more mangos than any other country in the world.
• Mangos brought into the U.S. must be dipped in hot water or irradiated.
• U.S. domestic production of mangos is approximately 1% of its demand.
• South Florida is the biggest mango-producing area in the U.S.
• Locally-grown mangos are MUCH better than imported ones.
• We are SO fortunate to live in South Florida!