Guimaras is known as the home of sweet mangoes. When you get to Guimaras, make sure to taste the different delicacies in the province that are made of mangoes which are all carefully picked by the locals.
Guimaras is not only known for the sweetest mangoes in The Philippines, but for having the sweetest mangoes in the world. The island province actively exports its produce to the markets of America, Australia, Canada, and Singapore.
“The mangoes have even gone as far as being served to the British royals as well as the United States government.”
The quality of the mangoes has not just come about by chance. The Guimarasnons actively work to prevent their product from being contaminated by any products of a lower grade. They have fought to keep the island’s assets free from genetic degradation and disease.
The work does not end there. The mangoes are also meticulously inspected in order to ensure the island province is only sending out the very best to its customers. Mangoes which are too small, deformed or not sweet enough end up as export rejects. It is safe to assume that if you visit the island, these are the mangoes which you will be consuming.
Mangoes are the 3rd largest fruit export in The Philippines; trailing behind pineapple and banana. Guimaras is in a position to have a significant impact on the export numbers as the island is said to house over 50,000 mango trees. A large portion of these trees are located at the Southern Orchard in Ravina. It is one of the largest mango plantations in the province with a land area of 220 hectares.
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