Melissa’s adds Brazilian Palmer mangos to its seasonal lineup

As fall and holiday fare make their way to produce aisles across the country, Melissa’s Produce is bringing a splash of Brazilian color to the produce aisle with Palmer mangos. 

Airfreighted from Brazil and available through December, the variety adds a seasonal option to the company’s year-round mango lineup, giving retailers another way to keep the category fresh in shoppers’ minds.

Palmer mangos are oval and develop a bright red exterior as they ripen, transitioning from purple. Their orange flesh has a juicy texture and sweet flavor, with citrus and peach notes, according to Melissa’s. The company recommends using the fruit in fresh preparations, including salads, salsas, smoothies, and desserts.

“Quality is best of season at this time,” Director of Public Relations Robert Schueller told FreshFruitPortal.com, noting that Brix levels remain in the 15-16 range, making the fruit exceptionally sweet.

Palmer mangos to make a holiday splash

US retail sales of whole mangos reached $583 million in 2025, up 14 percent from $513 million in 2024, according to the National Mango Board’s Annual report.

Melissa’s said growing interest in mango-based dishes is creating additional opportunities for retailers to promote the fruit.

“Mango sago and mango sticky rice are getting attention on social media, giving shoppers more ways to enjoy fresh mangos,” Schueller said. “We featured mango sago at the Global Produce & Floral Show, and Palmer mangos are a delicious choice for making it at home. They’re also great for holiday entertaining, from fresh salsas and cheese boards to colorful fruit platters, cocktails, and mocktails.”

The company also highlighted the variety’s potential for holiday merchandising, with applications ranging from fresh fruit platters to beverages and entertaining dishes.

Each Palmer mango will carry a Melissa’s band label featuring a UPC to support product identification and checkout scanning.

*All images courtesy of Melissa's Produce.

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