National Mango Day: The Story Behind Our Dried Mango

Every July 22nd, snack lovers everywhere celebrate National Mango Day, and honestly, we don't need much of an excuse to talk about mango around here. Dried mango was one of our founding products, and all these years later, it is still our best seller. 

When Is Mango Season? 

Fresh mangoes have a season just like any other fruit, running from late spring through the end of summer depending on the variety. That is a short window if you are only eating mango fresh off the tree, which is exactly why we dry it. When mangoes are at their peak, ripe, sweet, and full of flavor, drying locks that moment in, so you can enjoy it in January just as easily as July. 

Where Does Our Mango Come From? 

Our dried mango is sourced from growing regions in Mexico and Peru, two areas known for producing some of the best mango in the world. The climate there gives the fruit time to fully ripen, which means more natural sweetness once it is dried. Sourcing well matters to us. With over 50 years in the produce business, the Sigona family has always believed the fruit itself does most of the work, and our job is simply to choose the best of it. 

What Makes the Flavor So Good? 

Good mango has a flavor that is hard to replicate, deeply sweet with a bright, tangy edge and a soft, tropical floral note underneath. Drying it concentrates all of that into a chewy bite with a flavor more intense than fresh mango, without losing that signature tang. 

Why It's Still Our Best Seller 

Once dried, we keep things simple. No added sugar, no preservatives, nothing fake. Just mango. Whether you reach for our Organic Dried Mango or all-natural Dried Mango, you are getting a snack that tastes like summer, no matter what month it is. It is also non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan, so it fits easily into just about any snack routine. 

A Few Ways to Enjoy It

• Toss a handful in your bag for a sweet pick-me-up between meetings
• Pack it in your kid's lunchbox for a treat that feels like candy but
• Fuel your next hike with a bright, chewy energy boost
• Bring it along on road trips for a mess-free snack in the car
• Stash a bag in your carry-on for the easiest travel snack there is

Celebrate National Mango Day With Us