It’s peak mango season right now – and to celebrate the tropical fruit, the National Mango Board is launching its mobile “Joy Ride” later this month to get consumers across America in the mango spirit.
This mobile food truck tour lets mango lovers learn about the stone fruit, taste it, and enjoy interactive fruit fun at impromptu events in three states. The tour is scheduled to stop in Prosper, Texas; Frisco, Texas; Tallahassee, Florida; Pensacola, Florida; and Oxford, Mississippi.
Dan Spellman, marketing director for the National Mango Board in Orlando, Florida, told Fox News Digital that this “Joy Ride” was designed as an exciting way to bring the joy of mangoes directly to consumers.
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“By touring with an interactive food truck, the National Mango Board aims to showcase the versatility and deliciousness of mangoes in a memorable and fun way,” he said.
“We want to capitalize on the excitement of peak mango season and connect with people on a personal level, offering them the opportunity to taste, learn about and enjoy mangoes in a celebratory and festive atmosphere.”
The National Mango Board brings an interactive experience to several cities in three southern states. (iStock)
The Mango Roadshow begins on August 24 at a Kroger supermarket in Prosper, Texas.
On August 25, the stadium will also host a stop for the Frisco Roughriders, a minor league baseball team.
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The tour then heads to Florida’s capital, with stops at a Publix supermarket in Tallahassee on September 1 and at Florida State University the next day before its football game against Boston College.
The tour continues in the Sunshine State with a stop at a Publix in Pensacola on September 4th.
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Finally, the Mango food truck ends its journey with a three-day stop in Oxford, Mississippi.
An on-campus event will take place at the University of Mississippi on September 6 and during the Rebels-Middle Tennessee football game on September 7. The final visit will be at a Kroger in Oxford on September 8.
The Mango Roadshow begins at a Kroger supermarket in Texas before moving on to Florida and Mississippi. (iStock)
At the food truck pop-up stops, guests will be offered free ripe mangoes with a variety of savory and sweet toppings such as coconut, honey and more, Spellman said.
“On-site culinary experts will demonstrate their mango skills and share tips and tricks for cutting and selecting the perfect mango,” Spellman added.
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Representatives from the National Mango Board will also be on hand to educate visitors about the nutritional benefits of the sweet tropical fruit.
Health benefits of mangos
Packed with vitamins and fiber, mangoes are a delicious and nutritious treat.
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“Mangos are flavorful and nutrient-dense,” Jessica Cording, a registered dietitian and health coach with practices in New Jersey and New York, told Fox News Digital.
Mangos are rich in vitamins and fiber and taste very aromatic. (iStock)
Those who enjoy mangoes during peak season, she says, “are likely to enjoy the best flavor and can get them at a cheaper price.”
One cup of fresh mango provides nearly 3 grams of fiber, 18 percent of a person’s daily folate needs, 10 percent of the body’s vitamin A needs and 67 percent of the body’s vitamin C needs, Cording said.
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Mangoes are versatile fruits that can be added to numerous dishes.
“Try them in a smoothie or yogurt bowl, or add them to salads or salsas for a sweet flavor boost,” suggested Cording.
Mangoes are versatile fruits that can be added to numerous dishes. (iStock)
“They also taste delicious on their own. For a little extra kick, try them with a little chili powder and salt.”
Although the first Mango Truck tour, “Joy Ride,” is limited to three states this summer, Spellman said new stops are planned for next year.
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“We plan to tour ‘Joy Ride’ again next summer in completely different markets,” he said.
For this year’s schedule and times, visit Mango.org/mango-joyride.
