Publication of the summary note: Mango - Quality management

This briefing note presents a current overview of the mango market and provides a summary of the technical elements needed to assess and maintain quality in the marketing circuit. The content describes the physiology of the fruit, its evolution after harvest, the intrinsic characteristics of this species, all illustrated by visual references of the main defects encountered during marketing. A focus on mango ripening and a reference methodology for grading are proposed, as well as a summary of the European regulation of voluntary application.

CTIFL and CIRAD have joined forces to produce this technical note on mango, intended for French market professionals.