National Mango Board honors four chains with 2026 Retailer of the Year Awards

H-E-B, Rouses, Nugget Market, and Superior Grocers are honored across four new categories for driving mango sales and consumer engagement.

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November 5, 2026

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ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — National Mango Board (NMB) BB #:189894 has named H-E-B BB #:106490, Rouses BB #:157301, Nugget Market BB #:198061, and Superior Grocers BB #:115022 as its 2026 Mango Retailers of the Year, celebrating retail partners that go above and beyond in their support of the mango industry.

Honorees are recognized for their commitment to growing the fresh mango category through strong sales performance, creative merchandising, innovative marketing initiatives and consumer education efforts that encourage shoppers to incorporate mangos into their everyday lives.

“Every year we have the challenging task of selecting a retailer of the year, so for the first time, we decided to honor four partners across distinct segments of the grocery industry,” said Ramón Ojeda, executive director of the National Mango Board. “Retailers play an essential role in introducing consumers to the versatility and flavor of fresh mangos, and this year’s honorees demonstrate the impact of a strong commitment to the category.”

From large-scale grocery operations to specialty markets, each of the four honorees represents a distinct segment of the grocery industry:

  • Large Grocer: H-E-B
  • Medium Grocer: Rouses
  • Small Grocer: Nugget Market
  • Specialty Grocer: Superior Grocers

H-E-B, Rouses, Nugget Market and Superior Grocers will each receive a commemorative plaque honoring their selection as a 2026 Mango Retailer of the Year. The awards reinforce the NMB’s ongoing commitment to recognizing retail partners that help strengthen the mango category and inspire more consumers to enjoy mangos year-round.

To learn more about the National Mango Board and its Mango Retailer of the Year program, visit Mango.org.

About National Mango Board:
The National Mango Board is an agriculture promotion group supported by assessments from both domestic and imported fresh mangos. The board’s vision, for mangos to move from being an exotic fruit to a daily necessity in every U.S. household, was designed to drive awareness and consumption of mangos in the U.S. marketplace. One serving, or ¾ cup of the superfruit contains 70 calories, 50 percent of daily value of vitamin C, 15 percent of daily value of folate, 15 percent of daily value of copper, eight percent daily value of vitamin A, eight percent daily value of vitamin B6, seven percent of daily value of fiber and an amazing source of tropical flavor. Learn more at Mango.org, or follow on Facebook or Instagram.

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