Mangos are of the most important export products of the Dominican Republic. Every year in June, just before the boom of the mango summer season, Expo Mango is held in Baní. A mango-tasting event treats participants to t at least a dozen mango varieties. There is also farm to customer sales of mangos at bargain prices. It is an event well worth a day trip to Baní. The event this year will place mainly at the Baní Central Park from 19 to 23 June 2019.
The Dominican Republic exports more than four mango varieties to the United Kingdom (41%), the Netherlands (33%), France (8%), Germany (6%), and the United States of America (4%). The varieties exported are the Keitt (66%), Mingolo (18%), Grano de Oro (9%), Banilejo (6%), and other varieties (1%).
The event is also a trade show. Keynote speakers will focus on providing attendees a better understanding of the mango supply chain and how to handle the main factors that affect quality and safety. Participants will gain knowledge to improve their competitiveness and the quality and consistency of fresh mangos available to consumers in the United States.
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Expo Mango 2019
Fresh Plaza
18 June 2019