We think Chicago is the mango capital of the world.” It’s a bold argument from Jaidev “Jai” Sharma, owner of MangoZZ, but surprisingly, it has its merits. Sharma operates a warehouse in Romeoville, where, for a few brief summer weeks, premium mangoes from all over the Indian subcontinent mingle together. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Freddie Williams inspects Alphonso mangoes to package and send to customers at the ZZ Group Inc. warehouse in Romeoville on May 28, 2024. Photo 2: Freddie Williams packages Kesar mangoes. Photo 3: Jaidev Sharma, president of ZZ Group Inc., stands with boxes of Indian mangoes. ? Ahmed Ali Akbar / Chicago Tribune ? Eileen T. Meslar / Chicago Tribune / @emeslar

We think Chicago is the mango capital of the world.”

It’s a bold argument from Jaidev “Jai” Sharma, owner of MangoZZ, but surprisingly, it has its merits.

Sharma operates a warehouse in Romeoville, where, for a few brief summer weeks, premium mangoes from all over the Indian subcontinent mingle together.

Tap on our bio link to read more.

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Photo 1: Freddie Williams inspects Alphonso mangoes to package and send to customers at the ZZ Group Inc. warehouse in Romeoville on May 28, 2024.

Photo 2: Freddie Williams packages Kesar mangoes.

Photo 3: Jaidev Sharma, president of ZZ Group Inc., stands with boxes of Indian mangoes.

? Ahmed Ali Akbar / Chicago Tribune
? Eileen T. Meslar / Chicago Tribune /
@emeslar