● Live · Jul 13, 2026
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Florida's mango crop survived the freeze — late-season varieties are keeping the season alive

Florida's mango production is being supported by late-season varieties following freeze damage earlier in the season. The state remains the largest mango-producing state in the U.S., and late-season cultivars like Keitt are helping sustain output after the earlier crop was compromised.

Florida-grown mangoes occupy a unique niche in the domestic market — locally grown, fresh, and distinct from Mexican imports — and their availability matters for specialty retailers, farmers markets, and premium foodservice accounts in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic. Freeze recovery via late varieties represents genuine resilience in the crop.

Watch for Florida mango availability windows in July and August to be narrower than a typical season. Buyers sourcing domestic mangoes should confirm timing with growers, as the freeze impact on early varieties may compress the overall season even as late cultivars help fill in.

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