Mango suppliers differ in where the fruit grows, how it is ripened and what papers they hold. We are a Mumbai supplier of Ratnagiri and Devgad Alphonso, Kesar and Pairi, and this page lists the questions to put to any supplier before you buy.
Mango suppliers: who we are and what we supply
We are Powle Home Foods in Mumbai, and we run AlphonsoMango.in. We started selling offline in 2019 and online in 2020, and we have served 47,000+ customers, including offline and marketplace sales. Our Alphonso is sourced across 48 villages of the Ratnagiri and Devgad belt on the Konkan coast. We also supply restaurants and hotels, which we mention in general terms and without naming clients.
This article is for anyone comparing mango suppliers: a household buying a few dozen, a shop, a restaurant kitchen or a gifting buyer. It does not claim that we are the right fit for everyone. It tells you what we sell, what we do not do, and how to test any supplier, including us, with the same questions.
The kinds of mango suppliers you will meet
Mangoes reach buyers through several routes, and each has a different strength. Knowing the route helps you decide what to ask.
- Growers selling from the orchard: they know the tree and the harvest day, but may sell only in small volumes or only near the farm.
- Wholesale market traders: they offer volume and many varieties in one place, and the fruit has usually passed through several hands.
- Online sellers and brands: they deliver to your door, publish prices and let you read the details before ordering, but you do not see the fruit first.
- Exporters: they follow the rules of the destination country, and the process differs from a domestic order.
None of these routes is wrong in itself. A good growers' stall can be better than a careless online listing, and a careful online brand can be better than a rushed market sale. The point is to know which route you are using and to ask questions that suit it. In every case, the same three basics apply: the place the fruit grew, the way it was ripened and the number of fruits you are paying for.
We sit in the online seller group. We source from named villages, pack the fruit by the dozen and send it by Blue Dart. For wholesale rules and market context, see our guide to mango wholesale.
Seven questions to ask any mango supplier
| Ask about | Why it matters | What we say |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | "Hapus" alone does not tell you the district. | Ratnagiri and Devgad belt, Konkan, Maharashtra. |
| Ripening | Carbide ripening is prohibited in India. | See the statement below. |
| Food licence | A food seller needs an FSSAI licence. | FSSAI licence 10020022011783, listed on our Brand Facts page. |
| GI papers | Alphonso from the Konkan can carry a GI credential. | GI Authorised User certificate AU/5974/GI/139/260 (GI No. 139). |
| Count and size | A dozen is 12 fruits, but weight depends on grade. | A dozen weighs roughly 1.8 to 3.3 kg depending on grade. |
| Price basis | Prices by weight and by dozen cannot be compared directly. | We price by the dozen, starting from Rs 1,849. |
| Damage | Fruit travels, so ask what to do on arrival. | Report damage to us within 24 hours of delivery. |
On ripening, Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011 prohibits selling fruit ripened with acetylene (carbide) gas. We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally on hay beds. A bucket-of-water test is only a rough clue, not proof, so rely on what the supplier tells you and puts in writing. Our guide to identifying carbide-ripened mangoes online goes into more detail.
What we supply and the starting prices
Prices are from the live store and can change, so check the product page for today's price. We quote by the dozen, not by the kilogram.
| Product | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Ratnagiri Alphonso | From Rs 1,849 per dozen, up to Rs 5,399 for the largest option |
| Devgad Alphonso | From Rs 1,849 per dozen |
| Kesar mango | Half dozen Rs 999, dozen Rs 1,699 |
| Pairi mango | From Rs 2,799 per dozen |
| Alphonso pulp tin | From Rs 590 (850 g and 3.1 kg tins) |
Ratnagiri and Devgad fruit is the same variety, Alphonso. We do not rank one above the other. Kesar is a different mango from Gujarat, and we make no GI claim for it. Our guide to Kesar mango explains what to expect from it.
Buying for a restaurant, hotel or shop
We supply restaurants and hotels. Because kitchens and shops differ so much, we do not publish a standard business price list, a minimum order or a credit term here. Instead, write to us with the quantity you need, the city and the dates, and we will tell you what is possible. Our HoReCa page describes how kitchens use the fruit and the pulp.
For gifting buyers, the questions are different: how many addresses, how many dozens each and by what date. Our corporate gifting guide lists them. On tax, there is no GST on fresh mangoes, GST applies on shipping for corporate gifting orders, and the invoice shows it.
A sensible way to test any supplier, including us, is to start small. Order one dozen first, then check the count, the size, the ripening and the way the box arrives before you plan a larger quantity. Ask the same questions of the next supplier too, and write the answers down so that the comparison is fair.
If your kitchen needs the flavour outside the season, the Alphonso pulp tin is available all year. Fresh Alphonso is not.
Season and delivery
Alphonso is harvested about February to June, with the best supply from March to May. The 2027 season opens on 1 February 2027, and the fresh mango listings stay closed until then. We dispatch by Blue Dart, and about 65% of Indian PIN codes get next-day delivery. Check your PIN code at checkout. We do not promise a delivery day for a named city.
A supplier who can name the district, explain the ripening and state the count is a supplier you can compare fairly. Ask us the same questions and ask other suppliers too, then choose the one whose answers you trust. For a wider view, read our online mangoes delivery in India guide.
People also ask
How do I choose a mango supplier?
Choose by answers, not by claims. Ask which district the fruit grew in, how it was ripened, how many fruits are in a dozen and what papers the supplier holds. Compare prices only on the same basis, either by the dozen or by weight. A supplier who answers plainly and in writing is easier to trust.
What should I ask a mango supplier before ordering?
Ask about origin, ripening, food licence, count and size, price basis and what to do if the box arrives damaged. Selling carbide-ripened fruit is prohibited in India, so ask for a plain answer. We ask buyers to report damage within 24 hours of delivery, and you can ask any supplier for their equivalent.
Do you supply mangoes to restaurants and hotels?
Yes, we supply restaurants and hotels, and we mention it in general terms without naming clients. We do not publish a business price list or a minimum order. Write to us with the quantity, the city and the dates, and we will tell you what is possible for your kitchen.
Which country is the largest producer of mangoes?
India is the largest producer. Wikipedia reports that India produced about 43% of the world total in 2023, roughly 26 million tonnes, though the FAO figure also includes mangosteens and guavas. The Konkan coast, where our Alphonso grows, is only a small part of that output.
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Sources and further reading
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, Regulation 2.3.5 (compendium version of 2 April 2025).
- Wikipedia, Mango.
- Geographical Indications Registry of India, public search record for application 379, Devgad Alphonso Mango (merged with application 139), accessed October 2026.
Written by Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in. Last reviewed October 2026.