New mango marketing push

Chef Pete Evans from the Hugo’s Group has signed on with Australian Mangoes, as part of the peak industry body’s marketing push for the fruit.  Activities have targeted retailers and pubs and club nationally.

“We tend to use mangoes in smoothies, fruit salads and for sweet desserts, but we’re missing out when we don’t use mangoes in delicious savoury summer dishes as well,” Evans said. “Mangoes love flavours like chilli, lime and mint, and work beautifully with all types of seafood, chicken and as the hero ingredient in salads.”

After a warm winter it’s predicted that production may be down 10-15 per cent on last year but quality is expected to be excellent throughout the season.

Mangoes available now are largely from the Katherine (NT) and Kununurra (WA) regions, with Queensland producers will start harvesting in mid-November, followed by New South Wales in January.