Mango Mafia Votes: Keep the Tropical Promotion Program?
Published Date: 9/22/2025
Notice
Summary
Mango handlers and importers are voting on whether to keep the national mango research and promotion program going. This program helps support mango growers with marketing and research efforts. The vote will decide if the program continues, affecting how money is collected and spent to boost mango sales.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Referendum for Mango Program
The Department of Agriculture will hold a referendum among eligible first handlers and importers of mangos to decide whether to continue the national mango research and promotion program administered under AMS regulations.
Continued Program Affects Money Flows
If the national mango research and promotion program is continued, it will affect how money is collected from and spent by mango handlers and importers to support marketing and research intended to boost mango sales.
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