The Indian Mango Comes to America

Presented by

Dr. Bhaskar SavaniSAVANI FARMS

History of Mango•Mango, Mangifera Indica, is the Native and natural fruit of

India.

•The exact origins of the mango are unknown, but most believe that it is native to Southern and Southeast Asia believed to be in east region of India & Burma (Myanmar)

•Mangoes have been grown in India for over 4000 years.

•Reference to mangoes as the "food of the gods" can be found in the Hindu Vedas.

• India consider the mango it’s national fruit.

• In 1889, the USDA introduce grafted variety of India called the “Mulgoa,” also known as “Mulgoba” in the US.

Mangoes in the World• Yep! Mango is the world's most consumed and number one selling fruit

in the world.

• Mango cultivation has now spread to many parts of the tropical and sub-tropical world, where they grow best.

• Mangoes were carried to Africa during the 6th century and later found their way aboard Portuguese ships to Brazil in the 1700's. Later, in 1742, mangoes were found growing in the West Indies.

• Asia still accounts for more than three-quarters of the world's mangoes.

• India remains the main producer of mangoes.

• India grows more mangoes than all its other fruits combined.

• South American Countries such as Mexico, Brazil, Peru and others, South Africa, Pakistan, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand are the other main countries in the world where mangoes are grown.

Top 12 Mango Producers

Country Hectares

India 1,600,000

China 433,600

Thailand 285,000

Indonesia 273,440

Mexico 173,837

Philippines 160,000

Pakistan 151,500

Nigeria 125,000

Guinea 82,000

Brazil 68,000

Vietnam 53,000

Bangladesh 51,000

World Total 3,870,200

India Produces over 1000 Varieties of Mangoes

Latitude : 08.4 to 37. 60 o NLongitude : 68.7 to 97. 25o E

Mango Cultivation in India

Mangoes in India

• India is the world’s largest producer of mangoes—14 million tonnes (mt), accounting for more than half of the worldwide production of 25mt.

• India exports about 60,000 tonnes.

• The destinations are mostly neighboring countries, as well as some countries in Europe.

• Mango is widely cultivated across the country with over 15 leading varieties.

• The most important commercial varieties include Alphonso, Kesar, Dashehari, Chausa, Langra, Banganpali, Neelum & Totapuri

India Produces over 1000 Varieties of Mangoes

Each of these varieties is named after:

a.Colorb.Place of originc. Shapesd.Tastee.Flavorsf. Precious Stonesg.Royalty

INDIAN MANGO SEASONMarch April May June July August

ALPHONSO

BANGANPALLI

MALLIKA

KESAR

DUSHEHARI

LANGRA

CHAUSA

PEAK AVAILABILITY OF INDIAN MANGOES FROM APR-JULY OF A NUMBER

OF WELL KNOWN VARIETIES

ALPHONSO MANGO

Season March - MayAppearance Yellow colored medium

fruit; ovate oblique; medium thick skin

Avg. Weight 250 gms

Taste & Flavor Delightful flavor; sweet taste; juice moderate to abundant

Flesh Fibreless

KESAR MANGOES

Season May - June

Fruit Ventral Shoulder broader and higher than dorsal

Skin Medium thick yellow

Flavor Delightful, Sweet, Juice is moderate to abundant

Quality Excellent

Weight 250-400 gms

Shelf life Good for as a table fruit, pulp, Juice,

Concentrates, Puree etc

BANGANPALLI MANGO

Season April - June

Fruit Large, slightly oval

Skin Thin Smooth, Yellow

Flesh Firm To Meaty

Flavor Pleasant, Sweet

Shelf Life Good

MALLIKA MANGO

Fruit Large, ovate, oblong, ventral shoulder

Season May-June

Skin Thick

Color Apricot yellow

Flesh Firm, golden yellow, fibreless, sugar/acid content.

Shelf Life Good

CHAUSA MANGO

Season June-August

Fruit Large ovate with oblong ventral shoulder

Skin Thick

Flesh Orange Yellow, fibreless, Juicy

Taste Sweet

Aroma Pleasant

Shelf life Good

LANGRA MANGO

Season June-August

Fruit Medium, Ovate, Equal shoulder

Skin Medium thick

Flesh Firm, golden yellow, fibreless, lemon green

Flavor Strong, Pleasant

Shelf life Very good

Indian Mangoes in USALobbying Efforts to Lift up the Ban

MANGO DIPLOMACYPresident George W. Bush made his first trip to India in 2006. He praised the new agreement on nuclear cooperation between India and the United States. But for Indians living abroad in the U.S., he said something else that really caught attention.

“The United States is looking forward to eating Indian Mangoes.”

For almost 20 years, Indian mangoes(thought to be some of the best in the world) weren’t allowed in this country because of the agriculture import standards. And there was a little problem with a pesky seed weevil.

In 2007, the mangoes started arriving with little stickers proclaiming, “Treated By Irradiation.”

Condoleezza Rice is receivinggift of Indian Mangoes from Mr. Sanjaya Baru

Launching Indian Mangoes in U.S.A.

Indian Mango in the World News

First Legal Import Of Indian Mangoes in The USA (27th April-2007)

SAVANI FARMS – MISSION STATEMENT

“Participating and Contributing in Uplifting the Socio-Economic & Environmental

conditions

of Farmers through Creation of

New Market for their Produce”

Passion for Conservation

Business coupled with a Social cause increses its flavor!!

Some local farmers in India are forced to live on less than U.S. $2 per day

They are heavily exploited by Contractors and Money Lenders

They are forced to live in debt and have no other choice for survival

Native Mango Trees & other Fruit Trees Plantation Helping farmers and creating Corridors to Save Lions• Gujarat is the last home of Asiatic Lions

• Very important to maintain the bio-diversity of the region

• Using native mango tree to establish corridors for wild animals to migrate from one forest to another

• Providing sanctuaries for wildlife and connecting the national parks

• Encouraging local farmers to plant more mango trees

• Lobbying government to provide wasteland development for plantation

• Lobbying Local Government to provide incentive to those farmers planting more mangoes or other native trees to support the cause of creating corridors

• Creating a better ROI on mango plantation per hectare for farmers/growers

• Educating local farmers and constant reinforcement of creating agro-corridors for endangered wild animals

Creation of a Sustainable Corridor Plantation of Native Fruiting Trees

Indian Mango (Kesar)(Mangifera indica)

Indian Jamun(Syzygium cumini)

Indian Gooseberry(Phyllanthus emblica)

60% - 70% of the people in

India living on Agriculture

4 Big Cats of India

Asiatic Cheetah(Acinonyx jubatus)

Leopard(Panthera pardus)

Bengal Tiger(Panthers tigris)

Asiatic Lion(Panthera leo persica)

Two Kings in Land of Gujarat

Balancing ActBiodiversity & Agriculture

Agriculture Afforestation

Responsible Agriculture

= Afforestation

Agriculture Afforestation

National Corridor Vision

Indian FARM to American FORK

Future of Indian Mangoes in USA

• Warm Reception of Indian Mangoes in USA

• Expected Import to increase

• Luscious taste, aroma and flavor

• Ethnic choice for Indian Mangoes;• Asian Population

• Hispanic/Latino Population

• People from Tropical and Sub-tropical area of the World

Current Limitations to U.S. Main Stream Market for Indian Mangoes

• Current Limitations due to:• Limited Numbers of Certified Farms

• Lack of cold chain infrastructure

• Only One USDA Certified Gamma Radiation Facility out of Mango production area

• Non-availability of Air cargo space

• Expensive Air Transportation

Indian FARM to American FORKWhat Difference it can make ?

Investing Profit into Local CommunityCreating Water Reservoirs/Basins

Creation of Sustainable Agriculture &

Ecosystem PreservationsAsiatic Lion Census-2015

Building Better School FacilitiesProviding Good Education

Environmental Education for Young Inhabitants

Community Outreach Supporting Programs for Health Check ups & Awareness

Preventative Care Awareness

Dental Camp

Man-Go for Mango

Eating Mangoes is very Healthy for Mankind

More Important is that Your Eating Mangoes makes

the Small Farming Rural Community of India

Very Healthy And helps to preserve fragile

Ecosystem

Thank You

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