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I called a store in CT and apparently they are getting them as well but he didnt quote me a price that high!! We don't mind paying the fair price but $5 for a mango.. come on, dollars don't grow on trees!!
Lets see how it goes.. I am sure lots of stores will take advatnage of people like me who have been anxiously waiting for these mangoes to arrives!
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This will end like everything imported from Pakistan ends up: Some middle man is going to not deliver on time, and everyone will just get a mediocre product that will not be able to compete.
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u can...dhl wale badi khoobsoorat packaging main bhejtey hain. now if they dont do it anymore then thats a different thing.
USDA will not allow .i knew it
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Here is some Good News for Mango Lovers!
KARACHI: Pakistan is expected to launch mango exports to the United States in 2011 season after first shipments of the fruit were made to Europe last year.
People associated with the mango industry gathered at a conference on Tuesday to celebrate a successful 2010 mango season, which was labeled the best year in the history of the country’s mango exports.
With annual production exceeding 1.5 million tons and demand growing around the world, the mango industry has a big potential for growth, says a press release.
Over the past year, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) helped local producers ship mangoes by sea to major fruit and vegetable importers and supermarkets in Europe. USAID also supported introduction of an internationally recognised quality certification, trained mango farmers in modern techniques, helped upgrade infrastructure and assisted in creating links with international buyers.
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USDA will not allow .i knew it
i dont know about that
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indo-pak grocers.. behind popeyes.. sells best mangoes in toronto (gta)
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Thanks everyone for your feedback and comments and let me try to give some more info. why the Pakistani Mangoes prices will be high...
First of all I am an importer, not retailer so I dont really want these mangoes to be high priced as I want this business to be a success not only this year but going forward too but unfortunatly my cost is addingup "High".
Secondly (in reality) this year 2011 will be the first year allowed by USA for Pakistani mangoes which means Distributors and ultimately Retailers will like to make some "good money" on this "Unique" product.
Third, pakistani mangoes are ONLY ALLOWED COMMERCIALLY... means not allowed in personal baggages.
Fourth only Eight Orchards are approved by USDA in Pakistan so I am hoping high quality too.
Fifth, although I agree that Mexican, Haitian and Brazillian mangoes go through most of the same certifications conditions but they are not subject to "Air cargo" ...they are usually come through trucking and sea cargo...Pakistani mangoes are allowed ONLY AIR CARGO.
Sixth, like other countries, Pakistani mangoes are also subject to "Hot Water" and "Irradiation Treatment" but all other countries get this treatment done (cheaper) in there respective countires but Pakistani mangoes are ONLY ALLOWED TO GET TREATMENT DONE IN USA IN ONLY ONE SPECIFIC COMPANY and subject to that company's insurance rules and treatment fee structure.
Seventh, Pakistani mangoes are ONLY ALLOWED TO LAND IN CHICAGO and not any other airport in USA atleast for this year.
Eight, Pakistani mangoes will than be traveled from Chicago to Iowa (500 miles) to the specific company for irradiation treatment...ONLY ALLOWED TO TRAVEL IN REFREGIRATED BONDED TRUCKS ONLY.
Ninth, I mentioned in my last post a price of $30...This is an estimate...First of all I meantioned MINIMUM 6 mangoes (they could be more depeding on size, weight and variety). Also remmember these mangoes will move from Importer's hand to Distributors hand and than Retailers so I am predicting that high price at RETAIL level (it could be low).
Tenth reason I am predicting Pakistani mangoes will be high price because we have to compare apple to apple means if dessi people are paying $37 for Indian Alfanso mangoes (although Indian mangoes are treated in India and allowed to land any airport and small in size 10 in a box of 2.5kg) at local indian stores in LA and Chicago than how come Pakistan native generious people will not pay a decent price to support something sweet that they should feel proud.
In the end I am not trying to justify hight price but I just spelledout honest and real scenario. Again if you dont want to pay high price at Retail store, you can contact me direct for a decent order and you will get a better deal...I am really interested in distibutors and retailers who are willing to commit there orders...Thanks
PAKMANGOIMPORTER
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this information is very helpful, and based on this information I revise and retract my previous statement that the price seemed too high.
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Thanks everyone for your feedback and comments and let me try to give some more info. why the Pakistani Mangoes prices will be high...
First of all I am an importer, not retailer so I dont really want these mangoes to be high priced as I want this business to be a success not only this year but going forward too but unfortunatly my cost is addingup "High". Secondly (in reality) this year 2011 will be the first year allowed by USA for Pakistani mangoes which means Distributors and ultimately Retailers will like to make some "good money" on this "Unique" product. Third, pakistani mangoes are ONLY ALLOWED COMMERCIALLY... means not allowed in personal baggages. Fourth only Eight Orchards are approved by USDA in Pakistan so I am hoping high quality too. Fifth, although I agree that Mexican, Haitian and Brazillian mangoes go through most of the same certifications conditions but they are not subject to "Air cargo" ...they are usually come through trucking and sea cargo...Pakistani mangoes are allowed ONLY AIR CARGO. Sixth, like other countries, Pakistani mangoes are also subject to "Hot Water" and "Irradiation Treatment" but all other countries get this treatment done (cheaper) in there respective countires but Pakistani mangoes are ONLY ALLOWED TO GET TREATMENT DONE IN USA IN ONLY ONE SPECIFIC COMPANY and subject to that company's insurance rules and treatment fee structure. Seventh, Pakistani mangoes are ONLY ALLOWED TO LAND IN CHICAGO and not any other airport in USA atleast for this year. Eight, Pakistani mangoes will than be traveled from Chicago to Iowa (500 miles) to the specific company for irradiation treatment...ONLY ALLOWED TO TRAVEL IN REFREGIRATED BONDED TRUCKS ONLY. Ninth, I mentioned in my last post a price of $30...This is an estimate...First of all I meantioned MINIMUM 6 mangoes (they could be more depeding on size, weight and variety). Also remmember these mangoes will move from Importer's hand to Distributors hand and than Retailers so I am predicting that high price at RETAIL level (it could be low). Tenth reason I am predicting Pakistani mangoes will be high price because we have to compare apple to apple means if dessi people are paying $37 for Indian Alfanso mangoes (although Indian mangoes are treated in India and allowed to land any airport and small in size 10 in a box of 2.5kg) at local indian stores in LA and Chicago than how come Pakistan native generious people will not pay a decent price to support something sweet that they should feel proud.
In the end I am not trying to justify hight price but I just spelledout honest and real scenario. Again if you dont want to pay high price at Retail store, you can contact me direct for a decent order and you will get a better deal...I am really interested in distibutors and retailers who are willing to commit there orders...Thanks
PAKMANGOIMPORTER
You might be better off by using some jugar to import them through Mexico , Haiti etc. Like in the days of textile quota people used to export Pakistani garments to Dubai and then would import them to USA. I do not know how it is going to work but that is an idea.
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Thanks everyone for your feedback and comments and let me try to give some more info. why the Pakistani Mangoes prices will be high...
First of all I am an importer, not retailer so I dont really want these mangoes to be high priced as I want this business to be a success not only this year but going forward too but unfortunatly my cost is addingup "High". Secondly (in reality) this year 2011 will be the first year allowed by USA for Pakistani mangoes which means Distributors and ultimately Retailers will like to make some "good money" on this "Unique" product. Third, pakistani mangoes are ONLY ALLOWED COMMERCIALLY... means not allowed in personal baggages. Fourth only Eight Orchards are approved by USDA in Pakistan so I am hoping high quality too. Fifth, although I agree that Mexican, Haitian and Brazillian mangoes go through most of the same certifications conditions but they are not subject to "Air cargo" ...they are usually come through trucking and sea cargo...Pakistani mangoes are allowed ONLY AIR CARGO. Sixth, like other countries, Pakistani mangoes are also subject to "Hot Water" and "Irradiation Treatment" but all other countries get this treatment done (cheaper) in there respective countires but Pakistani mangoes are ONLY ALLOWED TO GET TREATMENT DONE IN USA IN ONLY ONE SPECIFIC COMPANY and subject to that company's insurance rules and treatment fee structure. Seventh, Pakistani mangoes are ONLY ALLOWED TO LAND IN CHICAGO and not any other airport in USA atleast for this year. Eight, Pakistani mangoes will than be traveled from Chicago to Iowa (500 miles) to the specific company for irradiation treatment...ONLY ALLOWED TO TRAVEL IN REFREGIRATED BONDED TRUCKS ONLY. Ninth, I mentioned in my last post a price of $30...This is an estimate...First of all I meantioned MINIMUM 6 mangoes (they could be more depeding on size, weight and variety). Also remmember these mangoes will move from Importer's hand to Distributors hand and than Retailers so I am predicting that high price at RETAIL level (it could be low). Tenth reason I am predicting Pakistani mangoes will be high price because we have to compare apple to apple means if dessi people are paying $37 for Indian Alfanso mangoes (although Indian mangoes are treated in India and allowed to land any airport and small in size 10 in a box of 2.5kg) at local indian stores in LA and Chicago than how come Pakistan native generious people will not pay a decent price to support something sweet that they should feel proud.
In the end I am not trying to justify hight price but I just spelledout honest and real scenario. Again if you dont want to pay high price at Retail store, you can contact me direct for a decent order and you will get a better deal...I am really interested in distibutors and retailers who are willing to commit there orders...Thanks
PAKMANGOIMPORTER
Do you have list of retailers so far?? I would like to know some in NY/NJ area. Although I live in NY, i don't mind traveling to close states.
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This year I've seen and eaten the best mangoes ever in US and those are from Pakistani desi stores. Now I'm not sure if these are specifically coming from Pak or India, but these are from subcontinent. ITs like around 8 mangoes box for something between 6-10$. These are very tasty mangoes, much better than those mexican ones.
Next time I visit the store, I'll ask them about supplier.
Yummyyy..
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^^^ Which store has them?
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^^^ Which store has them?
I checked the stores in longisland but their source is the jackson hieghts market so I'm pretty sure it'll be there as well.
Re: mangoes from Pakistan?
This year I've seen and eaten the best mangoes ever in US and those are from Pakistani desi stores. Now I'm not sure if these are specifically coming from Pak or India, but these are from subcontinent. ITs like around 8 mangoes box for something between 6-10$. These are very tasty mangoes, much better than those mexican ones. Next time I visit the store, I'll ask them about supplier. Yummyyy..
I agree that these mangoes may be tasty but for $6-10 a box... they are for sure NOT FROM SUBCONITNENT...may be from haiti, phillipines, thialand or brazil.
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I agree that these mangoes may be tasty but for $6-10 a box... they are for sure NOT FROM SUBCONITNENT...may be from haiti, phillipines, thialand or brazil.
mexican marathon brand
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so I have heard that are selling these Pakistani mangoes for $55/box (6-8 mangoes) in NY.. now thats a rip off!!!
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so I have heard that are selling these Pakistani mangoes for $55/box (6-8 mangoes) in NY.. now thats a rip off!!!
Soon you will see Pakistani mangoes will come down to the same level as others , right now it is a novelty item therefore they are being priced as novelty. Soon there will be flood of importers and when those mangoes will start to rot , the prices will come down to , be patient.
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so I have heard that are selling these Pakistani mangoes for $55/box (6-8 mangoes) in NY.. now thats a rip off!!!
These are all rumors...For your info. None of the approved importers (including me) have brought any mangoes anywhere in USA as of today due to high risk and high requirement costs and everyone is on the edge and dont wanna jump in this. Most probably the first shipment you will see in USA is going to be for "Pakistan Consulate" but thats not going to be for commerial business...only for political gains.
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Hmm interesting.. Pakistanis will now sell fake mangoes like this... I feel like I am no longer even looking forward to this anymore!!!
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As usual Pakistani corruption at its best again. First feed the Embassy staff and conulates than we will think of people who might me willing to pay $30-50/box. Pathetic.
By the way Mr.Pakmangoimporter, are you based in the US or in PK? Secondly when is the first shipment suppose to hit the market? Also how can people get bulk supply without being an importer directly from people like you so that the cost of the retailer can be eliminated? Lastly do you know who are the licensed importers in the USA as from what i have heard there are only 7-8 and they have refused to bring any mangoes until the cost comes down. Do you know anything about this? Since you are the expert you might have the right info as so far with all the info that you have given everything seems to be accurate. So thanks for being honest.