Mango season has officially launched this morning, with a tray of mangoes going for $13,000 at a charity auction.

The money raised will go towards Diabetes QLD and the MND and Me Foundation.

Domenico Casagrande of Megafresh in Carina and Chandler claimed the 2018 Mango King crown after his top bid at the Brisbane Produce Market Annual Charity Mango Auction.