Indian Mangoes Arrive In Seattle Stores

SEATTLE, WA- Indian mangoes are making a renewed entry into the wider US Pacific Northwest, including the Seattle market, following a year-long outreach initiative involving retailers, distributors and consumers.

A segment on Fox 13 News program ‘Good Day Seattle’ highlighted the arrival of several Indian mango varieties in the region, with India’s Consul General in Seattle, Prakash Gupta, speaking about their availability in the market.

“I can tell you for a fact that when they first came into the US in 2007, I believe The New York Times called it the most eagerly anticipated fruit delivery ever. So that’s what it meant then. We are very happy to showcase them in Seattle,” Gupta said during the program.

“Indian mangoes are special for a variety of reasons. First, they mean very differently to Indian people. It typically represents the onset of the summer season, and our growing-up memories are associated with this fruit. Families bond over mangoes,” he added.

Referring to the growing availability of Indian mangoes in Seattle, Gupta said the Indian Consulate had organized a mango-tasting event last year featuring four Indian mango varieties for local residents and distributors.

The outreach initiative later expanded to grocery stores, delivery services and major US retailers to assess consumer interest in the Seattle market.

“I’m very happy to say that after efforts of one year, we are now going to have all kinds of Indian mangoes beginning this weekend,” the Indian diplomat said.

According to Gupta, Indian mangoes were expected to be available from May 17 at Indian grocery stores and Costco outlets across Seattle, Kirkland and Redmond. (IANS)

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