National Mango Board
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National Mango Board (NMB) is a non-profit organization established to promote, research, and educate about mangos in the United States. Funded by an assessment on mango imports and domestic production, NMB works to enhance the market for mangos through various initiatives.
Mission
The mission of the National Mango Board is to elevate the profile of mangos in the U.S. marketplace by promoting their nutritional benefits, cultural significance, and versatility in culinary use. The NMB seeks to increase mango consumption through consumer education, industry collaboration, and market development programs.
Parent organization
While NMB operates independently, it is overseen by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Legislation
NMB was established under the provisions of the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996, which allows for commodity promotion boards under USDA.
Partners
- Mango importers and producers
- Retailers and foodservice operators
- Academic and research institutions
Number of employees
The number of employees at NMB is not publicly specified.
Organization structure
The NMB is governed by a board of directors composed of industry members including importers, domestic producers, and foreign producers. The structure includes:
- Marketing & Communications Committee
- Research & Industry Relations Committee
- Executive Committee made up of officers and committee chairs.
List of programs
- Mango Nutrition Education
- Mango Culinary Innovation
- Market Research and Data Analysis
- Industry Events and Trade Shows
Last total enacted budget
The last noted annual budget for the National Mango Board was $6.7 million in 2018.
Leader
The executive leadership of NMB is not publicly disclosed on their website.
Services provided
NMB provides services like promotional campaigns to increase mango consumption, research into mango nutrition and health benefits, educational resources for consumers and industry professionals, and support for culinary uses of mangos. They also work on sustainability and quality improvement within the mango supply chain.
Regulations overseen
NMB does not oversee regulations but operates within the framework set by AMS and USDA for agricultural promotion boards.
Headquarters address
301 E. Pine St., Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32801
Website
Wikipedia article
There is no specific Wikipedia article for the National Mango Board; however, information might be found under broader topics related to agricultural promotion boards or mangoes.