Mango lovers and fruit retailers have something exciting to look forward to. Dole Food Co. is stepping up its mango program, focusing on reliability, strong logistics, and growth for 2025.
The company wants to show how its experience and smooth supply chain can help retailers and consumers enjoy more consistent, high-quality mangoes throughout the year.
Dole’s Mango Ambition
Dole is preparing to highlight the strength and future potential of its mango program at the upcoming produce event in Anaheim. The company says that because of its experience in sourcing and distribution, it can help retailers improve how they sell mangoes.
Rodrigo Velasquez, Dole’s district sales manager, shared that they are excited to begin their second Ecuadorian mango season. After receiving great feedback from last year’s customers, the company plans to increase the mango volume from Ecuador to meet the growing demand.
Mango Varieties and Organic Options
Dole offers a variety of mango types grown in Ecuador, giving customers and retailers more options throughout the season.
The main varieties include:
- Ataulfos
- Tommy Atkins
- Hadens
- Kents and Keitts (later in the season)
The company is also expanding its organic mango offerings, especially with the Tommy Atkins variety. This helps stores keep up their organic fruit supply between the California Keitt and Peruvian Kent seasons.
Although Ecuador’s mango season is shorter than Peru or Mexico, it comes with a concentrated harvest. That means there’s a special November window when mangoes are plentiful and ideal for promotions.
2025 Mango Forecast and Market Outlook
Here’s how the mango market looks across major producing countries for 2025:
| Country / Origin | Forecasted Boxes (2025) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | Around 12.2 million boxes | 17% lower than last year |
| Brazil | Around 9.6 million boxes | Trade tariffs may affect supply |
| Mexico | Around 95.4 million boxes | 6% higher than last year |
| Peru | Shipping through April | Slight delay due to late flowering |
Ecuador’s shipping pattern is unique. Its mango supply often rises quickly and drops just as fast, making it tough for many importers to manage.
Dole solves this problem with its own shipping vessels and dedicated port terminals in San Diego, California, and Wilmington, Delaware. This ensures steady space, faster delivery, and reliable weekly arrivals.
By combining mango shipments with other tropical fruits, Dole helps retailers enjoy full-load pricing, even on smaller orders. The company also manages a smooth transition from Ecuador’s season to Peru’s, keeping the mango supply steady during the winter and spring months.
With top-quality sourcing, advanced ripening systems, and a focus on organic produce, Dole maintains consistent standards across all its mango origins.
According to Velasquez, Ecuador will become an even more important mango source for U.S. retailers in 2025 and beyond. With Dole’s support, stores can confidently plan promotions, knowing their fruit will arrive on time and in excellent condition.
Why This Matters
For retailers, Dole’s system brings stability and planning confidence. They can run promotions during peak supply windows and offer both conventional and organic fruit options.
For consumers, this means better fruit quality, more mango varieties, and fewer seasonal shortages. Dole’s logistics strength also reduces spoilage and ensures fresher fruit reaches the market.
Dole’s mango program is shaping the future of fruit distribution with a balance of innovation and reliability.
Even though Ecuador’s season is short and production slightly lower than last year, Dole’s control over shipping, strong planning, and seamless transition to Peru’s harvest keep the supply chain solid.
By offering multiple mango varieties and organic options, Dole ensures that both retailers and consumers can enjoy delicious, high-quality mangoes all year long. The company’s dedication to freshness and dependable delivery could make 2025 one of the strongest mango seasons yet.
