Cheery news from the orchard fills our holiday season in hope and promise
Roberto Crespo, a key member of the #HermanosCrespos “band”—and what I like to call the lead singer of our southern region—is firmly planted in the soils of Oaxaca and Chiapas, gearing up for the season’s start. This week, he and his brother Jose Angel bring us some encouraging updates straight from our Mexican mango orchards in both regions. While there’s a tentative start date on the horizon and some good (and BIG) news to meet early spring demand, the season may see a slightly slower start due to wind and rain damage to early blooms. Still, the outlook for spring feels like it will be prosperous—much like we hope the new year itself will be.
Consider this a little teaser—a sprinkle of hope and #MangoJoy to sweeten the Christmas spirit before we all head off to be with family and friends for the holiday season. Let me gently remind you that weather in the southern region can get a bit wild in early January, particularly in Oaxaca, where the infamous La Ventosa winds often sweep through with a chilly edge. But for now, as we embrace Christmas and step toward the New Year, we’re carrying a whole lot of optimistic hope—and that feels like a great gift for Christmas. Continue Reading…
