The Produce Marketing Association and International Federation for Produce Standards approved a new Price Look Up code for extra large red mangoes - 3448.
PLU code 4959 now denotes red mangoes sizes 8 to 10, and 3448 denotes sizes 7 and larger. The number has been added to the database, and is available for immediate use.
The National Mango Board, Orlando, says increasing retail mango movement means more retailers are willing to carry a variety of sizes at the same time, and the board received formal requests for the new code from multiple retailers and mango shippers.
The board conducted a survey to ensure widespread retailer and industry support before members voted to move forward with the application for the new number, according to a news release.