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Azucena Salazar

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Why your mango could cost far more this winter perus el nino catastrophe explained - The Untold Story

A vendor cuts mango slices at a stall during the 3rd edition of the Mango Festival on June 18, 2026. (Credit: Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP via Getty Images)

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  • Peru's minister of trade confirmed Tuesday that mango flowering on the country's northern coast has nearly ceased, putting the 2026–2027 harvest in crisis.
  • APEM projects a 39.57% drop in fresh mango exports this season — from 223,686 to just 135,182 tons — while some growers warn the actual decline could reach 60%.
  • The United States, Peru's largest single mango market, faces tightening supply and rising retail prices heading into the holiday season.
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