Overview

• The Consulate General of India in Seattle and APEDA hosted mango-promotion events in Redmond on July 9 and Seattle on July 10 to highlight five premium varieties.
• Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown, Senator Manka Dhingra, Port Commissioner Sam Cho and Representative Alex Ybarra participated as guests of honour.
• Attendees praised the distinctive aroma, texture and sweetness of Dussehri, Chausa, Langra, Mallika and Totapuri mangoes.
• The events built on a 19 percent surge in Indian mango exports to the US in 2024, underlining growing demand for premium produce.
• Exporters and regional retailers have begun preliminary discussions to secure shelf space and broaden availability across the Pacific Northwest.