Consulate General of India
Seattle
PRESS RELEASE
The Best of Indian Mangoes showcased in Seattle!
As part of the Consulate’s trade promotion and increased market access initiatives, the Consulate General of India in Seattle, in partnership with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) hosted a special event showcasing the “Flavors of Indian Mangoes” today. The event curated a mango tasting experience offering the best of the FIVE distinct varieties, of Indian mangoes, i.e. DUSSEHRI, CHAUSA, LANGRA, MALLIKA AND TOTAPURI for leading importers and select media from Seattle.
- Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown, was the Guest of Honour, along with Washington State Senator Ms. Manka Dhingra, and Seattle Port Commissioner Mr. Sam Cho. The participating dignitaries savoured each of the five mango varieties and appreciated their distinctive aroma, texture, and sweetness.
- During the event, presentations by industry experts also underscored how “Mango-The King of Fruits” is celebrated in India across cultures, as a uniquely shared family experience. It may be noted that in 2024, mangoes from India registered a 19% growth in exports to the United States, reaffirming it as one of the key export markets.
- In another Indian Food Festival and Mango Promotion event, hosted in Redmond on 9th July evening, a separate session on mango tasting was organised, which was attended by Washington State Representative Alex Ybarra, along with other leading members of the media and Indian American community. Meetings between exporters of Indian mangoes and US Retail representatives were also held on the sidelines, to explore opportunities for wider availability of premium Indian mangoes in the regional market of the US Pacific Northwest.
Seattle
10 July 2025
Indian mango varieties on display at Indian Mango Promotion Event (10 July 2025, Seattle)
Presentation of Indian Mangoes to Washington State Leadership at Indian Mango Promotion Event (10 July 2025, Seattle)
Briefing on Indian mangoes and their export potential to USA at Indian Mango Promotion Event (10 July 2025, Seattle)
Tasting session at Indian Mango Promotion Event (10 July 2025, Seattle)
Tasting session at Indian Mango Promotion Event (10 July 2025, Seattle)
Consul General of India in Seattle addressing the Indian Mango Promotion Event (10 July 2025, Seattle)
Guests participating in Mango tasting session at Indian Mango Promotion Event (10 July 2025, Seattle)
Participants at Indian Mango Promotion Event (10 July 2025, Seattle)
Mangoes presented to participating dignitaries at Indian Mango Promotion Event (10 July 2025, Seattle)
Participants savoring Chausa variety of mango at Indian Mango Promotion Event (10 July 2025, Seattle)
Guests viewing Indian mangoes on display at Indian Mango Promotion Event (10 July 2025, Seattle)
Indian mango varieties on display at Indian Mango Promotion Event (10 July 2025, Seattle)
Indian Mangoes presented to Washington State Representative Alex Ybarra and other dignitaries at Mango Promotion event in Redmond (9 July 2025, Redmond)
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