OMG Digital Magazine OMG Issue 311 31st May 2018 | Page 32

OMG Digital Magazine | 311 | Thursday 31 May 2018 • PAGE 32
Features
On Sunday 3rd June, the Trinidad and Tobago Natural Artisans
in Collaboration with the Tunapuna- Piarco Corporation will
be hosting the Mango Melee.
There is undoubtedly a growing interest in local and natural
products. Citizens are becoming more aware of common raw
ingredients, it’s benefits and more creative towards how we
utilize them. Mango is a species of tropical fruit adored for its
variety and taste. In addition to the usual “peel and enjoy”
practice, there are many added value products that emerge
from different parts of the mango tree and fruit. This is what
we wish to showcase to our citizens. With this, we seek to
change the vision of our people to make a visible impact
on our food’s mileage. Why import tomatoes when we can
grow our own, foods with a high mileage tend to be high in
chemicals and low in nutrients.
Our local artisans are great at using local resources to created
added value products. The Mango Melee will showcase the
local products made from the Mango’s Leaf, Fruit, and Root.