Posts by Nissa
Courage
The “I CAN” Energy That Moves Women Forward David R. Hawkins, in his book Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender, describes courage as: “The hallmark of courage is the knowledge and feeling – I CAN. It’s a positive state in which we feel assured, skillful, adequate, capable, alive, loving and giving, with an overall zest…
Continue ReadingTariffs & The Cashflow Conundrum
Unraveling some of the more important details in the chaos I woke up this morning expecting every produce publication to have in-depth analysis on the chaos that unfolded at the border yesterday. The real, nitty-gritty details. Hoping to hear more than just the usual “things will be more expensive” chatter. I think all of us…
Continue ReadingMango Market Bumps Ahead
Mexican mango demand surge begins amidst constricted supplies, price hikes loom We’re accustomed to bumpy starts to the Mexican mango season on the organic side, as organic Peruvian volumes tend to disappear much faster than conventional mangoes. The arrival of Ataulfo mangoes from Mexico is always met with excitement during this period of scarcity. Given…
Continue ReadingMexican Season Availability
Questions, complexity & truths, form my organic perspective Mexico has one of the longest mango export seasons in the world, spanning nearly 10 months as production moves north along the Pacific Rim. The harvest begins in the south in late January or early February in Oaxaca and Chiapas. As the season progresses, it moves through…
Continue ReadingMango Guacamole
A collaboration between me and ChatGPT, not really though I would never let AI write my recipes—I wouldn’t even let most people write them for me. Recipe writing is a skill, and when done well, it offers those who use it an easy way to taste something good, eat something good, and experience a proven…
Continue ReadingThe Crespo Organic Mango Bowl
AI powered mango entertainment (my first) [This is me, the real me—Nissa.] Below is the article ChatGPT wrote when I asked it to write a blog post for Under The Mango Tree about the experience we’ve been having making an entertainment promotion for Crespo Organic Mangoes. I had the clever idea to use AI to…
Continue ReadingAtaulfo Marketing 101
A little mango-ed in time for promoting Mexico’s yellow slipper Despite a sluggish start to the Mexican mango season, Ataulfo mangoes are finally ready to bring some much-needed #MangoJoy. Our loyal program participants can now expect sufficient—if not ample—supplies to satisfy the growing community of dedicated consumers we’ve cultivated over the past decade and beyond—consumers…
Continue ReadingPatience & Promise
Current crop report echoes cries for patience but flashes promise As reported last week, the Mexican mango season has officially begun, but patience remains absolutely crucial. To reiterate and update: Crespo Organic Ataulfos are expected to begin landing next week, but in very limited quantities. The fruit in general from Mexico continues to follow a…
Continue ReadingA Season Opens ~ Quietly
A Sweet and quiet opening with Ataulfos, be patient! Despite the news hitting our inboxes this morning about the first mangoes from Mexico starting, the whole truth is what matters most. The truth is that packhouses are just barely beginning to open, with most slated to do so in early to mid-February due to limited…
Continue ReadingMango Trend of the Year
The elevated shopping experience & #MangoJoy This year’s top food trend, which appears on nearly every food sector trend list, is, in my opinion, the culmination of many past trends finally converging. It’s also the most meaningful trend I see for mangoes—and one that truly excites me and one I plan to keep chasing: the…
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