NewsWhore
06-20-2012, 03:20 PM
Mango Cluster president Rafael Leger says that the country's mango industry shipped around 50 containers of mangoes in 2003-04, but last year volumes hit 350 containers, or 7,000 metric tons (MT) and the aim was to become the leading exporter from Central America and the Caribbean to the US and Europe by 2015.
Leger pointed to a variety of initiatives in place to support the industry's exports, with a marketing campaign that starts with national tourist centers and extends to destination cities.
The Dominican Republic has around 4,000 hectares dedicated to a wide variety of mangoes, including native mangoes such as banilejo, yamagui, puntita, pechito and amarillo, as well as introduced varieties like Keith, Kent, Palmer and Haden.
The Dominican Republic's mango harvest lasts from March to August.
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Leger pointed to a variety of initiatives in place to support the industry's exports, with a marketing campaign that starts with national tourist centers and extends to destination cities.
The Dominican Republic has around 4,000 hectares dedicated to a wide variety of mangoes, including native mangoes such as banilejo, yamagui, puntita, pechito and amarillo, as well as introduced varieties like Keith, Kent, Palmer and Haden.
The Dominican Republic's mango harvest lasts from March to August.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#8)