Mangoes originated in India over 4,000 years ago and are considered a sacred fruit. Mangoes spread gradually throughout Asia and then to the rest of the world. Due to a mango's large center seed, the fruit relied on humans to transport them across the world.

Where do mangos grow naturally?

Because mangos need a tropical climate to flourish only Florida, California, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico grow mangos. The United States Territory of Puerto Rico has been producing mangos commercially for the last 30 years.

Where do mangoes in the US come from?

The United States, which estimates its market size for mangoes to be a sizeable 250,000 tons, imports the fruit mainly from Mexico and other Central American countries.