Mangos are the most popular fruit in the entire world, beating both apples and bananas, and the highest selling tropical fruit in the U.S. Although the mango is tropical in origin, it's eaten by people on every continent. High volume stores with a significant Hispanic or Asian customer base can build sales by carrying multiple varieties and sizes of mangos. <hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">In the produce aisle, mangos should be grouped by ripeness. Employees can help customers choose which mangos are perfect for eating the day of purchase and which ones will be ripe within several days. <hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Encourage customers to determine ripeness not by color, but by gently squeezing the mangos. Ripe mangos will give slightly, while firmer mangos are ideal for eating in a few days. It's helpful to remind customers that ripe mangos should be stored in the refrigerator at home; they'll last longer. With Hispanic and Asian shoppers in the U.S. expected to spend upwards of 950 billion dollars at supermarkets this year, it's important to know the best handling and merchandising practices.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
