The United States recently lifted its temporary ban on imports of Mexican avocados, bringing relief to food industry workers and investors on both sides of the border.

A Mexican inspector who raised concerns over the avocado trade received a voice-mail threat, illustrating the risks facing those attempting to regulate the industry.

A growing Hispanic population in the U.S., particularly among Generation Z, has driven increased demand for avocados, according to analysts.

Economists view this demand as a positive story about growth and trade facilitated by agreements between the U.S. and Mexico.

However, the avocado industry's growth has also led to concerns and challenges.

Mexican avocado production was forecasted to fall by eight percent year-on-year for the 2021-22 season, according to a USDA GAIN report.

The forecast for exports to the U.S. in that period was 1.04 million metric tons.

Nutritional campaigns in the United States promote avocados and sandwiches as healthy choices in line with dietary guidelines.

Organizations like the Hass Avocado Board and National Wheat Foundation are involved in education and research related to avocados and grains.

Almost all avocados consumed in the U.S., and most worldwide, are descended from a single tree cultivated by Milwaukee mailman Rudolph Hass.

The Hass variety, prized for its eating quality and post-harvest performance, became globally dominant after the 1970s.

Despite the popularity of his avocados, Hass earned little financially due to the unauthorized propagation of his tree.

The brand “Avocados From Mexico” recently celebrated a decade as the U.S.'s preferred avocado provider, emphasizing its positive impact on all stakeholders and its growing sales channels.

Data shows that “Ultra” retail shoppers are more likely to buy avocados from multiple outlets, reflecting diverse consumer habits.

In Australia, local avocado growers have struggled due to poor seasons and competition from imports, with some lamenting that their produce is being overlooked.

Growers emphasize the importance of consumer support for local fruit and vegetable shops to help their industry survive.

Avocado imports have risen in Europe but declined in China, and this has not resulted in price drops, as Peruvian avocados dominate the market in certain periods.

In the U.S., prices for avocados have recently dipped slightly across grades.

The recent U.S. ban affected Michoacan, the only Mexican state fully authorized to export avocados to the U.S., raising concerns about supply if the ban persisted.

Global avocado sales have increased by over 25% in the past year, but low prices have put additional pressure on struggling growers.

By 2050, avocados may begin to disappear from Earth, with prices soaring according to a new report by the London-based charity Christian Aid.

Avocados are popular and nutritious, but they are not suitable for hot, drought-prone climates, which are expected to become more common due to the climate crisis.

This changing climate will make it difficult for avocado trees to grow and produce fruit.

The report also states that avocados are not the only product at risk from climate change; coffee and cashews will also be vulnerable.

Avocados contain a large amount of fiber and vitamins and are seen as a major source of nutrition.

There are dozens of avocado varieties, but only a few are widely sold in stores, with certain varieties best bought in summer and autumn.

Avocados are valuable for their oil, which is rich in a complex of fatty acids.

The fruit is high in potassium, even more than bananas, and helps muscles recover faster after training.

Monounsaturated fatty acids in avocados help reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the body.

Eating avocado daily can improve metabolism, normalize intestinal function, and confer benefits for eye and cardiovascular health.

Avocado is also considered an ideal snack for those dieting due to its high fiber and healthy fat content, making you feel full longer.

Scientific studies show avocados help prevent heart disease and lower blood pressure through their beneficial composition of potassium, folic acid, fiber, and healthy fats.

Despite benefits, avocados are high in calories and should not be overeaten; no more than two medium avocados per day are recommended for those without contraindications.

People with birch pollen allergies may experience cross-reactions when eating avocado, and it is not recommended for people who are overweight due to its calorie content.

Ripe avocados are soft but not mushy, with a light yellow flesh and dark brown outer skin for the "Hass" variety; they can be stored for up to two weeks.

Signs of spoilage include dark spots on the peel, white or gray mold, or a mushy texture, and spoiled avocado should not be consumed.

Popular ways to eat avocado include using it as a face mask, on toast with eggs, with red fish or cream cheese, or blended into smoothies and desserts.

In summary, global avocado demand is rising due to its health benefits, but this increase, coupled with climate change, is expected to significantly impact its availability and production, affecting both consumer access and producing regions.

Global demand for avocados has surged in recent years due to their recognized health benefits, such as improving digestive, brain, eye, and heart function, reducing high blood pressure, and providing essential nutrients like fiber, minerals, and vitamins.

Studies have shown that a daily intake of avocados can lower body fat accumulation, enhance cognitive health, and even contribute beneficial compounds in the fight against diseases like acute myelogenous leukemia.

Despite these health advantages, avocado production comes at a significant environmental cost, primarily due to its very high water requirements compared to other crops—one kilogram of avocados needs substantially more water than tomatoes, for example.

The water footprint of avocado cultivation has created water scarcity and resulted in the depletion of underground aquifers in major production areas.

In the state of Michoacán, Mexico, which produces around 80% of the world’s avocados, expansion of avocado farms has caused deforestation, soil erosion, and chemical contamination of water sources, leading to severe environmental degradation.

The economic benefits of the avocado boom have included increased income for some local farmers and the export sector, but the environmental damage and reduced water availability have threatened the sustainability of traditional farming and contributed to rising food inflation and bankruptcies in some regions.

Local farming communities in major producing countries report difficulties competing internationally because of price competition and the lower production costs of some countries, risking their livelihoods as land becomes less suitable for other crops.

Climate change is expected to worsen these challenges, as rising temperatures and altered rainfall patterns make current avocado-growing regions, especially in the tropics, less viable in the future, potentially shifting production to new areas in countries like China, Argentina, and the United States.

Most of these changes are likely irreversible for the rest of the century, regardless of the global response to climate change, making it essential for agricultural sectors in the tropics to adapt by shifting which crops are cultivated and where.

There has been little research on adapting tropical agricultural systems sustainably, even as the population living in these regions is projected to grow by up to a billion people by 2050.

Debates continue in producing countries, including Morocco, over the ongoing expansion of avocado farms, given the impact on water resources, forests, and wider agricultural inflation, calling into question the future sustainability of the global avocado market.

Given these factors, while avocado is a valuable and nutritious food, consumers are urged to consider the environmental and social impacts of their choices.

Avocado has risen sharply in global popularity as a “superfood” due to its taste and versatility, commonly featured in salads and sauces for its health benefits, particularly among women.

Environmental awareness about avocados is increasing, with concerns about the high water required for their cultivation and their significant carbon footprint, leading some restaurants worldwide to replace avocados with alternative ingredients.

Growing avocados is very water-intensive, as reported by outlets including The Guardian and The Hill.

In Mexico, especially the state of Michoacán, avocados can be harvested up to four times a year due to the mild climate, making the crop extremely profitable and earning it the nickname “green gold” among local farmers.

About 70% of all Mexican avocados are grown in Michoacán, and most are exported to the United States, which consumes almost half the global avocado supply.

The surge in avocado demand has significant economic benefits for local farmers; however, it also attracts criminal organizations who seek to control this lucrative trade.

Violence has become a major concern in avocado-growing regions, with reports of crimes against politicians and community leaders; on one day, two mayoral candidates were killed in or near avocado farms in Michoacán.

The presence of criminal groups like the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) has led to fears that attacks may worsen during political events.

Authorities in Mexico have vowed to restrict the export of avocados grown on illegally deforested land, responding to environmental and legal concerns.

Michoacán’s environment has suffered, with deforestation and the loss of evergreen forests resulting from expanding avocado plantations.

Avocado farming’s high water needs and land requirements contribute to environmental degradation, while criminal violence brings severe social consequences for local communities.

The United States recently lifted its temporary ban on imports of Mexican avocados, bringing relief to food industry workers and investors on both sides of the border.

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Content: For foodies, workers, restaurant owners and investors on both sides of the Rio Grande border, Friday brought a sigh of relief after the United States lifted its temporary ban on imports of Mexican avocados.

The week-long pause — albeit a short one — had fueled concerns in the avocado industry, from the workers who pick the fruit in Mexico to consumers worrying about a potential shortage of a staple in the diets of many Americans.

Mexico supplies about 80 percent of the avocados eaten in the United States. The import ban — stemming from purported threats to a U.S. inspector in the Latin American country — shook a billion-dollar industry. Not only did the commotion showcase the law enforcement issues that growers are frequently subjected to in Mexico, but experts said it underscored the importance of one of the strongest and most successful bilateral trade agreements.

Before being smeared into toast or squashed into guacamole, the avocado’s life begins in an orchard in Michoacán — a western Mexican state over a thousand miles away from the border and the only one allowed to send over avocados to the United States. From a bright-green fruit hanging atop trees to its final stage inside American kitchens, the avocado’s journey from seed to food encompasses different phases of inspections and agreements between the two nations — which suddenly took a hit.

Last week, a plant safety inspector from the U.S. Agriculture Department’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service was inspecting avocados in Michoacán, when he saw some avocados that looked suspiciously like they came from another state, according to USDA and other industry experts. He raised a red flag and soon after, he received a voice-mail threat. Then the USDA announced it was shutting down imports until it could be assured its agents were safe.

The potential of an impending shortage quickly rippled across the industry — one that came shortly before the Super Bowl, one of the avocado’s biggest events. Soon, food establishments and groceries began worrying about keeping up with a demand that has exponentially increased throughout the past decade.

Prices for the fruit deemed “green gold” were already 100 percent higher than the previous year, said David Magaña, a senior analyst for RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness. But the year-long availability of avocados had also increased as well — indicating that a surge in demand can be attributed to different factors, he said.

For one, avocados, with their versatility and healthy fat attributes, became a food trend and Internet obsession. At the same time, the Hispanic population booms across the country — with a larger share of Latinos among Gen Z — have been “one of the major forces pulling the demand for avocados,” the analyst said.

But behind all those green juices and avocado Instagram-worthy photos is the partnership between Mexico and the United States — which has played a crucial role in enabling the market to expand.

In 1995 — a time when “fat-free” food staples ruled the market — the United States did not have much of a taste for avocados. The majority of the consumed fruit was produced in California. Avocado imports that year totaled $14.7 million, of which $700,000 came from Mexico, said David Orden, a professor in the department of agricultural and applied economics at Virginia Tech.

Mexico’s avocados had been banned in the decades before the North American Free Trade Agreement from 1994, Orden said — mostly out of a concern that weevils, scabs and other pests could enter U.S. orchards from imported products. The trade agreement opened the door for the incremental expansion of avocados.

In establishing a system in which U.S. inspectors verify that avocados are pest-free — from when they are growing in orchards to the moment they are packed into sealed trucks — Mexico has been allowed to ship its agricultural product. It started with an approved wintertime stock in Alaska back in the ’90s that has turned into a current year-long supply in all states.

“So that’s all very encouraging and great story about growth and trade agreements, and something the U.S. is trying to do in other countries as well,” Orden said.

The agreement has contributed to economic progress in both sides of the border. Last year, “the two-way food and agricultural trade reached $65 billion, including $2.8 billion in Mexican avocado exports to the United States,” U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said in a statement. In Michoacán, some 300,000 workers depend on the avocado industry — including those doing the picking, the packing and the transporting of the fruit.

But their livelihoods have been threatened by encumbering cartels, who see the booming industry as a golden hen for profit, Orden said.

“It has attracted the attention of these gangs in an area where the cartels are not under control,” he said. “That’s where this story takes on a shadier color. But that’s really a law enforcement issue, and one that affects all of our relationships with Mexico.”

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said in a statement that it had worked with the Mexican government and the Association of Avocado Exporting Producers and Packers of Mexico to enact “additional measures” to safeguard the safety of its inspectors.

While the agency did not disclose what such measures encompass, they served to avert what could have been a costly avocado crisis — one that would had impacted plenty, from those picking the fruit to those biting into their avocado toasts.

“With this we ensure the exportation of fruit and provide economic certainty to farmers and day laborers,” Michoacán Gov. Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla tweeted Friday.

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However, the avocado industry's growth has also led to concerns and challenges.

Mexican avocado production was forecasted to fall by eight percent year-on-year for the 2021-22 season, according to a USDA GAIN report.

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Mexican avocado production is forecast to fall by eight percent year-on-year in the 2021-22 season, according to a USDA GAIN report.

The country is expected to produce 2.33 million metric tons (MMT) between July 2021 and June 2022, following a record volume year in the previous season.

"Growers state that they are expecting needed tree recovery after record productivity and production (especially in Michoacán) in the MY 2020/21 season," the report said.

"Additionally, insufficient rainfall and high temperatures are likely to reduce production and yields in non-Michoacan producing states."

Mexico is forecasted to export 1.33 MMT in 2021-22, eight percent lower than the previous season, on lower production. Exports to the U.S. are forecasted at 1.04 MMT.

Michoacán, the only state with phytosanitary approvals to export to the U.S. typically exports approximately 85 percent of production.

According to the USDA, profit margins for export to the U.S. are typically more than 50 percent higher than supplies sold to the domestic market. Michoacán also exported 22 percent greater volumes in 2020/21 than the previous MY to non-U.S. markets, on increased production. Canada, Japan, and Spain were the main destinations.

International demand for avocados from Mexico continues to increase, and producers without access to the U.S. market continue to seek international markets with higher profitability than the domestic market. Jalisco exported 26 percent more volume than the previous marketing year in 2020/21, mainly to Japan, Canada, France and Spain.

Planted and harvested areas are forecasted at 227,126 hectares (ha) and 225,910 ha respectively, with a national yield of 10.30 metric tons per hectare (MT/ha).

Harvest reaches peak from October to February, with average supply from March to May, and low season from June to September.

Annual per capita consumption is seven kilograms (approximately 15 pounds) per person. While a staple in Mexican cuisine, avocado consumption has not grown in recent years because of high prices driven by increased international demand.

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The forecast for exports to the U.S. in that period was 1.04 million metric tons.

Nutritional campaigns in the United States promote avocados and sandwiches as healthy choices in line with dietary guidelines.

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Every day, nearly half of all Americans enjoy a sandwich – and most people are not meeting recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.1 The new "Build a Better Sandwich" resource features practical tips to help bridge this gap, with realistic and inspiring ideas for enjoying a variety of grains, lean proteins and fiber-filled fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy in better-built sandwiches.

"Consumers need convenient, affordable, nutrient-rich solutions for feeding themselves and their families," said Grain Foods Foundation Executive Director Erin Ball. "Most people love sandwiches, and there are unlimited combinations based on personal preferences. Better-built options are an ideal way to meet nutrition recommendations, particularly early in the new year, when people are making choices to reverse some of the excesses of the holiday season. A better-built sandwich is, not only delicious, but a logical vehicle for much needed nutrients (e.g., vitamins, minerals, and fiber) without too much sodium and saturated fats."

"Sandwiches can be a healthy and delicious part of a balanced diet, bringing together all food groups in an easy and affordable package," said NASDA Foundation Senior Director Chris Jones. "We know many Americans enjoy sandwiches every day – making them one way to help empower people to make healthy choices that align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA)." MyPlate
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Almost all avocados consumed in the U.S., and most worldwide, are descended from a single tree cultivated by Milwaukee mailman Rudolph Hass.

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MILWAUKEE — It's a played-out joke - millennials love avocado toast. I think we can all agree, avocado toast is delicious (this is coming from a millennial). Avocados have become ubiquitous in our diets whether it's in a spread, guacamole, or even in a smoothie. However, our obsession with avocados might not be the same had it not been for one man from Milwaukee who could be called the godfather of avocados.

Shockingly, 95% of all avocados consumed in the U.S. and a majority of avocados consumed globally can be traced back to one tree planted by a Milwaukee native. Introducing, Rudolph Hass.

He was born in Milwaukee in 1892. He moved to La Habra in Southern California in 1923. He became a mailman, but that's not what he would become famous for. In 1925, as people in the region were becoming more interested in subtropical fruits, Hass planted his famous avocado tree, according to Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia, the cooperative extension specialist and professor of extension of tropical horticulture at the University of California, Riverside. She has been studying avocados since 1983.

The Hass avocado is actually a lucky mistake. Hass tried grafting his tree with the dominant avocado strain at the time, the Fuerte. Grafting is a technique that joins two plants into one. Some of his trees took to grafting, but one didn't. He almost decided to chop that tree down, but instead, let it live. That one tree changed avocado history.

When Hass' tree finally bared fruit, people recognized that it had a richer taste and creamier texture. Once that was discovered people started wanting a piece of the Hass tree.

"People knew it was a very high eating quality fruit in fact from a post-harvest perspective it probably sets the gold standard," Dr. Arpaia said.

After shopping his avocados around, Hass knew he had something special on his hands. He got one of the first-ever fruit patents. Afterward, he struck a deal with a local nursery. The nursey would grow and sell the trees, and Hass would get a cut of the sales.

That would have worked well had it not been for people illegally circumventing the law. People illegally grafted the Hass tree they bought and planted groves of them. Due to that, Hass only made about $5,000 from his patent.

In 1945, an article by H.B. Griswold in the California Avocado Society said that the Hass avocado was superior because of its size, good shipping quality, and its growing season. In the same article, it said that the nursey sold 16,250 Hass avocado trees from 1936-1945.

However, it wasn't until the 1970's that the tree took off nationwide. Avocados we know today tend to ripen when they turn darker. Back in the middle of the 20th century, eating blackened fruit wasn't an attractive idea. However thanks to some clever marketing, the Hass avocado was pushed, and then it exploded into popularity, Dr. Arpaia said.

"It's the number one variety commercially worldwide," she said.

Hass avocados are grown and eaten in Chile, Colombia, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Africa. They are the most common variety in the world. In fact, the world's largest producer of avocados, Mexico, sent 1.7 billion pounds of the fruit to the United States in 2017.

Today, you can't go to a restaurant without seeing avocados in at least one of the dishes. In Milwaukee, there is a food truck called Vocado MKE that exclusively sells avocado toast. At the Public Market in Milwaukee, the vegan restaurant On The Bus can barely keep up with demand.

"Yeah, we definitely sell at least 10 to probably around 50 sandwiches that include avocado," general manager Emily Schicker said.

So the next time you see an avocado in the grocery store or see guacamole on the menu, you can thank the Milwaukee native turned southern California mailman, Rudolph Hass.

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The Hass variety, prized for its eating quality and post-harvest performance, became globally dominant after the 1970s.

Despite the popularity of his avocados, Hass earned little financially due to the unauthorized propagation of his tree.

The brand “Avocados From Mexico” recently celebrated a decade as the U.S.'s preferred avocado provider, emphasizing its positive impact on all stakeholders and its growing sales channels.

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The leading avocado brand in the U.S. shares its 10 biggest impacts from a decade of innovation in the produce industry

DALLAS, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From making the U.S. the world's leader in avocado consumption, to creating an avocado brand in a brandless category and debuting the first-ever commercial about a fruit during the Big Game: Avocados From Mexico® has paved a fresh path in the produce marketing industry.

Avocados From Mexico, the #1 selling brand of avocados in the U.S., has spent ten years building a brand that is: always good, always good for you1, fun and delicious. With bold marketing that drives demand, strategic partnerships with CPG brands and a robust seasonal strategy all year, Avocados From Mexico has become known as a disruptive, world-class marketer and innovation powerhouse.

This October marks the 10th anniversary of Avocados From Mexico. While attending the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) trade show this week, Avocados From Mexico is celebrating this milestone, and the strategy that has defined the past decade of growth. The brand released its top 10 impacts since becoming a brand, along with an infographic that shares exactly what the brand has been cooking up for a decade and the results of some truly delicious innovations.

"This anniversary is a major milestone for Avocados From Mexico," said Avocados From Mexico President and CEO, Alvaro Luque. "We are celebrating 10 years of goodness, 10 years of growth, 10 years of driving demand for avocados in the U.S., 10 years of relentless passion for innovation, strong performance and fun. I'm so proud of all we have done, and I truly can't wait to see what we can accomplish next."

The fruits of the brand's decade of labor include:

  • Avocados From Mexico is the preferred brand of avocados in the U.S. The brand nearly tripled brand preference, reaching more than 50%.2
  • In 2015, the brand became the first produce brand to advertise during the Big Game, highlighting the synergy between avocados and football season.
  • In 2020, the brand was named one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators by FastCompany, and in 2021, was #1 in FastCompany's Most Innovative Companies in the world in the branding category.
  • The brand also more than doubled the U.S. avocado market; now eight out of 10 avocados in the U.S. come from Mexico.3
  • The brand created a win-win story between two countries. The U.S. economic output of imported avocados from Mexico has increased more than 500% and its U.S. GDP is up five times to more than $6.1B annually.4
  • Avocados From Mexico reinvented shopper marketing, achieving growth in household penetration by six million new households and 19% growth in purchase frequency.
  • The brand avo-educated U.S. foodservice operators and retailer partners through Avocado University, the 1st and only certified avocado education program.
  • Avocados From Mexico also freshened up menus with avocados, seeing 20% growth in foodservice market share and in menu penetration.5

"In ten years, Avocados From Mexico has become the top-selling, most recognized avocado brand in the U.S. and the most innovative company in produce marketing. I would like to thank our employees, growers, packers, importers and partners, who have laid the groundwork for our success and have built the path for the bright future ahead of us," said Luque.

For 10 years, Avocados From Mexico has built a platform on goodness. Goodness for consumers, by bringing more high-quality, nutritious avocados to their tables at home and in restaurants. Goodness for the retailers, by supporting them with innovative marketing and growing the market. Goodness for the environment by embedding sustainable practices into the avocado industry, and goodness with fun times. The brand is always good, for everyone the brand touches, for the first 10 years, and the next.

To learn more about Avocados From Mexico, visit https://avocadosfrommexico.com, Facebook (facebook.com/avocadosfrommexico), Instagram (@avocadosfrommexico) or Twitter (@AvosFromMexico).

About Avocados From Mexico
Avocados From Mexico is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), formed for the purpose of advertising, promotion, public relations and research for all stakeholders of Avocados From Mexico. Under agreements, MHAIA and the Association of Avocado Exporting Producers & Packers of Mexico (APEAM) have combined resources to fund and manage Avocados From Mexico, with the intent to provide a focused, highly- effective and efficient marketing program in the United States. Avocados From Mexico is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

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  1. Fresh avocados are a heart-healthy fruit. They provide naturally good fats and nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. Source: https://avocadosfrommexico.com/avocado-nutrition/
  2. Hall & Partners Brand Tracking
  3. Hass Avocado Board Volume Data
  4. Texas A&M: The Economic Benefits of U.S. Avocado Imports from Mexico, 2022 Update
  5. Technomic: Volumetric Study, Dec 2022

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Data shows that “Ultra” retail shoppers are more likely to buy avocados from multiple outlets, reflecting diverse consumer habits.

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HAB study reveals fastest growing retail channels for avocado purchases

A recent Hass Avocado Board (HAB) avocado channel segmentation study has revealed the fastest growing retail channels for avocado purchases.

As a companion piece to Rethinking Retail: Avocado Shopper Segmentation, released earlier this year, the research helps the industry understand key shopper segments better, by diving into the retail channels where shoppers purchase avocados, and outlines key purchase metrics within each retail outlet.

According to the study, which was based on household purchase data from the IRI Consumer Network, grocery claimed the majority of avocado purchases across all shopper segments in 2020, but lost dollar share to the internet and large format channels since 2017.

The Internet, Walmart, and Club channels contributed a combined $123.2 million in incremental avocado purchases, accounting for the majority of total net category growth from 2017-2020.

Moreover, the Internet channel emerged as the fastest growing channel for avocado shoppers over the past four years, showing growth of nearly 334 percent since 2017 for avocado purchases. This growth added $30.5 million in purchases to the category over the 3-year period.

Since 2017, the Internet channel has more than doubled its share of avocado purchases, driven by an 11 percent increase in annual household spend and a 30 percent increase in the number of avocado purchase trips.

Club Stores have the second highest share of avocado purchases at 14 percent, with the second highest growth rate at 26 percent since 2017. Club store purchases accounted for an additional $55.6 million for the category, making it the largest contributor of incremental purchases over the 3-year period.

In addition, Ultra shoppers were found to be more likely to purchase avocados across multiple retail outlets. The Ultra segment made up a smaller portion of avocado shoppers across all retail channels in 2020, yet these shoppers hold the largest share of avocado purchases in every channel.

Furthermore, the study concluded that Ultra shoppers are also more likely to make repeat purchases, make more purchase trips per year, and have the highest avocado spend per trip of any other segment across all channels. These higher purchase trends and the multi-channel shopping behavior of Ultra Shoppers is a key factor in the changing retail landscape.

In conclusion, the channel segmentation study highlights that the industry can leverage key shoppers in the internet channel, capitalize on opportunities to generate engagement in high-growth channels with Ultra shoppers, and create marketing and promotional opportunities that bring in shoppers and increase purchase frequency in each channel.

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In Australia, local avocado growers have struggled due to poor seasons and competition from imports, with some lamenting that their produce is being overlooked.

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Forks at the ready, avo fans – with the harvest just beginning, the fruit is already going cheap.

A scan of supermarket prices on Tuesday revealed avocados, harvested from August to February, were already selling for as little as 80 cents a pop.

A Countdown spokesperson said grower investment over the last couple of years meant it had a good supply of New Zealand-grown fruit.

“Over the last year, avocado sales have increased by more than 25%,” they said.

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Foodstuffs spokesperson Emma Wooster said more than 31 million avocados were sold in its New World, Pak ‘n Save and Four Square stores last year.

“We expect to see great value and availability on avocados continue as crops grow larger – great news as we know New Zealanders love some avo on their morning toast,” Wooster said.

NZ Avocado chief executive Jen Scoular said New Zealanders bought more than 80 million avocados last season, which was “a record, and a great one.”

“With increased prices for fruit and vegetables, and our new season crop available, it’s a great time for Kiwis to grab an extra couple of avocados in their weekly shopping and try avocados in new ways.”

But the bargain-basement prices come at a cost to avocado growers, who have already had a tough couple of years.

Repeated Covid-19 lockdowns, shipping problems and changing shopping habits had all impacted on growers’ ability to shift their produce.

On top of that, increased production in Australia, usually New Zealand’s biggest export market, resulted in an “avalanche” of avocados there last year.

The oversupply led to prices hitting a 15-year low of $1 each and a 76% slump in New Zealand’s exports across the Tasman.

Scoular said New Zealand produced about 1.5% of global avocado supply, and she believed demand in Asia could be “increased significantly with good investment in that market development.”

Growers emphasize the importance of consumer support for local fruit and vegetable shops to help their industry survive.

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A pair of Sunshine Coast farmers say they have no choice but to watch their avocados die on trees as Australian growers battle with a market oversupply.

Production has doubled in the past decade as farmers cash in on the nation's appetite for the fruit, leading to smaller growers being priced out of the market.

Wolvi farmers Julie and Tony Pratt have had to make some difficult decisions after making a profit of just 4 cents per avocado on a recent delivery to a major Queensland market.

They say letting their produce rot is now the most economical decision.

"We know you shouldn't do it, [but] we don't have a choice," Mr Pratt said.

The couple bought their 1,000-tree property four years ago and were anticipating 2021 to be their strongest season.

It has been their worst.

"One dollar an avocado [in the supermarket means] all farms are losing money -- doesn't matter whether you're a small family farm or a corporate farm," Mr Pratt said.

"What really hurts is when you see that fruit not coming from Australia.

"It makes it pretty hard to get up the next morning and start up irrigation pumps to prepare for the next crop."

The season would usually end in September in the Gympie region, but the Pratts still have fruit on trees after taking a risk and waiting to see whether supermarket prices would rise.

The gamble did not pay off.

"Because of the sheer volume on the market, there's close to half a million trays a week coming onto the market from various parts of Australia," Mr Pratt said.

Money not growing on trees

Avocados Australia chief executive John Tyas said more trees coupled with a good growing conditions had significantly increased market supply.

"This year we're seeing a massive increase in production with a lot of young plantings coming online," he said.

Last year the nation's growers produced almost 90,000 tonnes, but Mr Tyas said 120,000 tonnes would be produced in the next year.

Industry representative Hort Innovation launched an advertising campaign in June to increase demand for the rapidly growing supply.

Marketing manager Matthew Dwyer said oversupply was the industry's biggest challenge.

"What we want to do is ensure that consumers know the value of the product," he said.

He said the advertisement was a success -- after four months, research showed two out of three consumers were more likely to buy avocados.

Call for locals to support their own

The Pratts turned to selling their crop on social media for the first time to survive the season.

They also had family members manning roadside stalls, which Mr Pratt never imagined they would have to do.

"We just need to shift more volume and it's a lot more work," he said.

But with production increasing at a rapid rate, Mr Pratt said there was no light at the end of the tunnel.

"If you look at a lot of these big farms, whether that's in North Queensland, Central Queensland -- these are guys that have planted thousands of trees," he said.

"It's the first year that those farms are getting any yield from those first few plantings.

Mrs Pratt urged consumers to buy locally grown fruit.

"We have to share our stories for them to understand that they need to put their money where their mouth is and go, 'Right I'm spending, I'm making the choice to spend at my local fruit and veggie shop','" she said.

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Avocado imports have risen in Europe but declined in China, and this has not resulted in price drops, as Peruvian avocados dominate the market in certain periods.

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Specialized intelligence company Avobook's week 29 report noted interesting movements in the global avocado market.

European avocado imports saw a 23% rise compared to the same week in 2023. Interestingly, the report points out that this has not induced a price reduction.

. The interesting thing, the report points out, is that this has not induced a price reduction.

Something different can be observed in China, where arrivals from Peru have decreased by more than half year-on-year. Peruvian supplies usually dominate the market at this time of the year.

In the case of the United States, Avobook explains that Mexican supplies account for 40% of the market, while California's account for 28%, and Peru's, 24%. The scenario in the U.S. market shows slightly lower prices than the previous week in all grades.

Review the full report here.

The Global Avocado Summit, organized by the Chilean Avocado Committee and the Yentzen Group, will be held on November 21 at the Casino Monticello event center in Chile.

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In the U.S., prices for avocados have recently dipped slightly across grades.

What crises have happened on the global avocado market in the recent years?

The recent U.S. ban affected Michoacan, the only Mexican state fully authorized to export avocados to the U.S., raising concerns about supply if the ban persisted.

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CHICAGO  (NewsNation Now) — A California avocado grower says there is no need to horde your guac due to the U.S. suspension of avocado imports.

“All of the grocery stores are fully stocked and all of the avocados will keep on the shelves, said Ben Holtz, president of California Avocado Direct. “There should not be any empty shelves anytime soon.”

The suspension of avocado imports came after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat. The ban was placed in the western state of Michoacan, the only state in Mexico fully authorized to export to the U.S. market.

Roughly 80 percent of avocados the United States receives come from Mexico. That’s due to the country being the world’s top grower and exporter of the fruit, and the U.S. is by far its largest customer.

Holtz told NewsNation’s Leland Vittert that there is about a three-week supply in the pipeline for the U.S.

“So depending on how long this hold lasts, then we’ll see how much impact it’ll have on the supply in the U.S.” Holtz said.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador suggested Monday that there were political and economic interests at play in the U.S. decision. But Holtz said that conspiracy is false.

“This particular issue, I’ve been told through my network and sources, was not related at all to the cartels … it was a safety threat on a USDA inspector official,” Holtz said.

“So what am I understanding … is that the conversation got to a very serious, escalated level, and threats were made on the lives of one or multiple inspectors. And so they said, ‘Hey, guys, we need to come to an agreement on some new adjustments, new changes, and new safety measures because we don’t want anybody losing their life over these.'”

The U.S. measure was due to years of worries that drug cartel violence in the western Mexico state of Michoacan — where gangs extort money from avocado and lime growers by threatening to kidnap and kill them — has spilled over to threats against U.S. inspectors.

U.S. consumers should expect to pay more for avocados in the next few weeks, but only due to inflation. Holtz said so far, the U.S. government hasn’t given any official timeframe on how long this suspension could last.

“A resolution has been unofficially reached,” Holtz said. “And now it’s just a matter of having a safe return to the inspectors that certify the fruit coming up north.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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By 2050, avocados may begin to disappear from Earth, with prices soaring according to a new report by the London-based charity Christian Aid.

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Researchers have found that the amount of one of the most popular fruits on the planet could be significantly reduced by the middle of the century.
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Scientists believe that by the middle of the century in the best regions of the world, the growth of the avocado harvest can be reduced by an incredible 41%, writes the Daily Mail.
Avocado is a superproduct, but is also known for its environmental impact due to the need for plenty of water during growth.
As a result, the cultivation of the fruit was threatened in the climate crisis due to climate change, which hit our planet.
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Scientists predict that by 2050, the amount of the crop could be reduced by more than 40% due to the vulnerability of the fruit in a hotter, drier and more prone to drought world.
This is stated in a new report by the London-based charity Christian Aid.
According to Mariana Paoli, head of global advocacy at Christian Aid, avocado may be a superfood, but its kryptonite is climate change.
This fruit is one of the most popular and useful in the world, but it is not suitable for a hot and drought-prone climate.
Alas, this climate is exactly where we are heading in the climate crisis.
Note that avocado is nutritious, contains useful fats, vitamins and minerals necessary for human health.
The fruit also contains a large amount of fiber and vitamins, and therefore is often considered as the main source of nutrition.
Moreover, today scientists are actively studying avocados for potential activity against diseases, including cancer.
However, scientists recognize that if humanity fails to stop or slow down climate change, the planet will experience periods of prolonged heat.
In this case, it will be difficult for the trees to grow and tie the fruits.
As a result, the world will lose almost half of today ’ s avocado crop.
In addition, some of the world ’ s most productive avocado regions will shrink simply because the land will become too arid.
The study also says that avocados are not the only product that will suffer as a result of climate change.
The authors of the report also argue that products such as coffee and cashews will be in a vulnerable position.
According to the report, by the middle of the century, the area suitable for growing avocados will be reduced by 14-41% worldwide.
At the same time, a key region in the world in Mexico could lose 59% of the land suitable for growing avocados, even if the global average temperature remains below 2 ° C compared to pre-industrial levels.
Previously, Focus wrote that the superfood of tomorrow can be a very poisonous plant.

Avocados are popular and nutritious, but they are not suitable for hot, drought-prone climates, which are expected to become more common due to the climate crisis.

This changing climate will make it difficult for avocado trees to grow and produce fruit.

The report also states that avocados are not the only product at risk from climate change; coffee and cashews will also be vulnerable.

Avocados contain a large amount of fiber and vitamins and are seen as a major source of nutrition.

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Avocado is considered a component of healthy eating.
Its popularity is due to its rich creamy texture and mild taste.
There are dozens of varieties of fruit, varying in size, color and texture.
They all grow in tropical climates.
“Avocado is considered one of the most popular products due to its rich composition.
Its scientific name Persea americana in translation - "American Perseus".
In appearance, it resembles a nut, but in chemical composition it is more like a vegetable. ”
Benefits of Avocado
The caloric content of this fruit is 160 calories per 100 grams of product, with the average fruit without stone and peel weighing about 180-200 grams.
Avocado belongs to dietary products due to the fact that it contains unsaturated fatty acids or fatty acids.
Such a useful composition will help to balance the diet.
This fruit is perfect for dietary nutrition, reduces weight and cholesterol in the blood.
The main health benefits of avocado:
1.
Rich nutritional composition.
The fruit is an excellent source of monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and folic acid.
It also contains more soluble fiber than other fruits and a number of beneficial minerals, including iron, copper, and potassium.
2.
Protection against cardiovascular diseases.
There's a lot of fat in avocado.
60% of them are monounsaturated fats.
As studies show, they help prevent heart disease and lower blood pressure.
The fruit also contains a lot of potassium, folic acid and fiber, useful for the cardiovascular system.
3.
Lowering cholesterol levels.
The oils contained in avocado include oleic and linoleic acids.
These unsaturated fats help control cholesterol levels in the blood.
4.
Regulating appetite.
Despite the high calorie content of avocado, the fat and fiber content in the fruit causes a feeling of fullness, which helps regulate appetite.
Therefore, even a small portion of it will not allow you to overeat.
5.
Positive effects on eye health.
Avocados are a rich source of protective vitamin E, as well as carotenes that preserve eye health.
Harm of avocado
Some sensitive people may be allergic to avocados.
It may be caused by a cross-reaction to birch pollen.
In addition, the fruit contains a similar protein in the composition of latex, obtained from the juice of the rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis.
This substance can also cause an undesirable reaction.
Avocados, as well as fruits including apples, peaches, raspberries and blueberries, contain natural chemicals called salicylates.
Some people are sensitive to these compounds.
An allergic reaction in this case is manifested by a skin rash and swelling.
It is also not recommended to abuse this fruit for people with excess body weight.
This is due to the high calorie content of avocado.
If you do not have any contraindications, then you should eat no more than two avocados per day of medium size.
Choice of avocado maturity
It is possible to determine the ideal degree of maturity of the avocado by the following features:
• The fruit must be firm.
If the fruit is hard, it means that it is immature, and too soft is overripe;
• the unripe fruit has a green peduncle, but in the overripe it is dark.
Ripe avocado has a light yellow tint;
• The color of the avocado peel varies depending on its variety.
For example, the "Haas" or "Hass" skin is dark brown or brown.
If it is green, it is immature.
But the ripe avocado of the Fuerte variety should, on the contrary, be bright green.
If this type of skin is brown, then, most likely, the fruit is spoiled.
Proper storage conditions
If the avocado is whole and unripe, then it is better to keep it in the refrigerator so that the fruits do not overripe.
In this form, they can be stored for up to two weeks.
Cut avocado is also best kept in the refrigerator.
To preserve the flesh so that it does not darken, there are two surefire ways:
• it is necessary to leave the stone in the avocado;
• You can lightly sprinkle the pulp of the fruit with vinegar or lemon juice, and then cover with cling film.
As practice shows, the fruit ripens within two to three days at room temperature, but in the refrigerator, a mature cut fruit is not recommended to store more than five days.
How to determine that the avocado has spoiled
Signs indicating that the fruit can no longer be eaten:
• loose flesh;
• dark spots on the peel of the fruit;
• a specific and unpleasant smell;
• bitter or sour taste;
• dark veins in the cut fruit;
• mold of white or gray color.
Spoiled avocado in any case should not be eaten, as it can cause food poisoning.
This may indicate nausea and vomiting, pain and discomfort in the abdomen, increased body temperature, diarrhea, lethargy.
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There are dozens of avocado varieties, but only a few are widely sold in stores, with certain varieties best bought in summer and autumn.

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Avocado is one of the most popular products on store shelves.
It can be found even in economy class supermarkets.
We talk about the benefits of this fruit (yes, it is fruit) together with a nutritionist.
Everything you need to know about Avocado
This fruit has already become a symbol of a healthy lifestyle.
For its high content of useful fatty acids and vitamins, it is adored by both vegans and fans of the keto diet.
There are several important nuances that will help you get the most out of avocado and avoid possible negative consequences.
Varieties of avocado
The fruit has dozens of varieties, but in stores most often there are only a few.
They are distinguished by excellent taste, unpretentiousness during transportation and storage time.
Among them:
• Hass – has a dark brown skin, tender oily flesh and a small bone.
In Russia, it can be found all year round thanks to supplies from Israel, South Africa and Mexico.
• Oettinger - large elongated fruits about 250 grams.
The bone of this variety is gray, elongated, quite large.
Oettinger is the only variety of avocado that can lie down for a long time and not spoil.
Over time, it only gets better and tastier.
First, his skin becomes shriveled, then acquires a black color.
Buy avocado of this variety is best from October to January.
• Fuerte – easy to identify by the bright green peel and small size, the bone is also small.
The flesh has a slightly grassy taste and is ideal for salads.
This variety is better to buy in stores in the summer and autumn.
• Pinkerton – similar in shape to a pear, with a green pubescent skin that easily separates from the pulp.
Ideal for both guacamole and salads and smoothies.
Season - from autumn to spring.
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Caloric content and BJU avocado
Caloric content per 100 g – 200 kcal.
In 100 g:
• proteins – 2 g;
• fats – 20 g;
• Carbohydrates – 7,4.
What is useful avocado
Avocado contains more than 20 vitamins and minerals.
It is also rich in dietary fiber, ascorbic and folic acid, potassium, copper.
In addition, it contains monounsaturated fatty acids, which have a positive effect on the work of the heart.
Benefits for men
Avocado is considered a strong aphrodisiac and is recommended for men with sexual disorders.
It improves the functioning of the reproductive system, increases male strength and libido.
In addition, avocado helps to recover faster after physical exertion and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system.
Benefits for women
Avocado contains vitamin E, which contributes to the health of skin, hair and nails in women.
Benefits for children
Avocado helps to strengthen the immune system of children due to the high content of vitamin C.
It is important to remember that avocados should be introduced into the diet of children gradually, starting with small portions, to avoid possible allergic reactions.
Harm of avocado
Avocado is harmful with excessive use or individual intolerance.
This can lead to digestive problems, constipation, diarrhea, bloating.
Avocado in cosmetology
Due to its rich composition, avocado is often used at home as an ingredient for the preparation of skin and hair care products.
Face Mask
Avocado mask is suitable for fading, dry and dehydrated skin.
It is also used for acne, hypersensitivity, a tendency to irritation.
To make a mask, grind the pulp of one avocado in a blender, add two teaspoons of lemon juice to it, apply this mixture to your face and leave for 20-30 minutes.
Then rinse with warm water.
The mask will calm the skin and reduce the severity of inflammation.
Hair Mask
The main value of the oil obtained from avocado is a complex of fatty acids.
Therefore, it is ideal for dry hair: moisturizes them, gives them shine, smoothness and softness.
In addition, avocado oil is quite light - it does not create the effect of grease.
It can be purchased in shops.
Delicious dishes with avocado
Guacamole
Ingredients:
• avocado — 1 pc.;
• tomatoes - 1 pc.;
• green onion - 2 stems;
• red chili pepper - 1 / 2 pcs.;
• fresh cilantro - 1 bunch;
• ground chili pepper - 1 / 2 tsp;
• lime — 1 pc.;
• salt - 1 / 4 tsp;
• ground black pepper - 1 / 4 tsp;
• olive oil – 3 tbsp.
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Method of preparation:
1.
Mash the avocado pulp with a fork.
So that it does not darken, sprinkle it with the juice of one lemon or lime.
2.
Finely chop the tomato, after removing the liquid part with seeds from it.
Grind green onion, cilantro, red hot pepper.
3.
Add salt, ground black pepper, dry chili and olive oil.
Stir guacamole.
Sandwich with egg, salmon and avocado
Ingredients:
• bread for sandwiches – 2 pieces;
• thinly sliced salted salmon - 100 g;
• avocado — 1 / 2 pcs.;
• chicken egg - 1 pc.;
• lemon — 1 / 2 pcs.;
• root salad - 1 handful;
• Extra Virgin olive oil – 1 tsp;
• vegetable oil - 1 / 2 tsp;
• freshly ground black pepper – 1 pinch;
• sea salt - 1 pinch.
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Method of preparation:
1.
Fry in a frying pan one piece of bread on both sides until brown.
2.
Cut the middle of another piece of bread to make a window.
On the same pan, without adding oil, lay out the second piece of bread, fry on both sides until the brown crust, then break the egg into the cut window and fry.
3.
Avocado cut into thin slices.
Squeeze the juice from the lemon and pour the slices of avocado.
4.
Leaves of lettuce pour olive oil and lemon juice, salt, pepper and mix.
5.
On the fried whole piece of bread lay a salad, slices of avocado, salmon and cover with a piece of bread with an egg.
How to choose and store avocado
The first thing you should pay attention to is the skin.
It should be without damage and any stains.
Ripe fruits are a little soft to the touch, but not friable.
You can check this by slightly pressing the avocado at the place of attachment to the branch.
If you overdo it and damage the peel, the fruit can deteriorate.
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However, not every store can find perfectly ripe fruits.
The process of their ripening can be slightly accelerated at home, if you put in a paper bag and put in a dark place.
In direct sunlight, the avocado hardens, darkens and loses its useful properties.
Avocado can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Avocados are valuable for their oil, which is rich in a complex of fatty acids.

The fruit is high in potassium, even more than bananas, and helps muscles recover faster after training.

Monounsaturated fatty acids in avocados help reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the body.

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The Japanese called the product that you need to eat every day Daily consumption of avocado improves metabolism and normalizes the functioning of the intestine.
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Daily consumption of avocado improves metabolism and normalizes the functioning of the intestine.
As reports Report with reference to RIA Novosti, this writes the Japanese edition of Nihon Keizai.
The author of the article refers to a study of American scientists, which involved 163 patients of different sexes aged 25 to 45 years.
The participants were divided into two groups with the same daily calorie intake.
At the same time, the first group ate additional grams of avocado.
According to the results of the studies, the first group received 20 grams more monounsaturated fatty acids, 14 grams more dietary fiber and 300 kilocalories more than the second group.
It has also become clear that avocado improves the diversity of bacteria in the gut.
In addition, monounsaturated fatty acids contained in avocado help reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the body.
Experts also found in the first group more bacteria that ferment and break down dietary fiber, while leading to inflammation of the intestine bile acids, on the contrary, was less.
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Eating avocado daily can improve metabolism, normalize intestinal function, and confer benefits for eye and cardiovascular health.

Avocado is also considered an ideal snack for those dieting due to its high fiber and healthy fat content, making you feel full longer.

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Avocado has become almost synonymous with healthy eating.
The fact, of course, is not only that it is green, and “green means useful ”, as many newcomers to healthy lifestyle think.
Here are three main examples of avocado benefits – and you ’ ll want it in your fridge every day.
Vitamin C
Avocado contains 10 milligrams of vitamin C per 100 grams of fruit.
This, of course, is less than in an orange, but in the avocado it is adjacent to B vitamins and vitamin D. So this fruit is a real cocktail "multivitamin".
Vitamin C, contained in avocado in sufficient quantities, helps to maintain the cardiovascular system.
Regular consumption of avocado helps to recover faster after serious physical exertion.
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If you love sports - eat avocado every day, and it will help reduce the load on the vessels.
Potassium
There is more potassium in avocado than in bananas.
But it is they who are advised as the main source of potassium.
You prefer intellectual or physical exercise – in any case, you need potassium.
Potassium in avocado will help with the saturation of the brain with oxygen - which means that you will think faster.
And with avocado, muscles will recover faster after training: less pain, more benefit.
And here is another product from which we did not expect such an abyss of benefit.
Many experts recommend avocado oil as a source of collagen - for the elasticity of the skin and ligaments.
Calories
Avocado is the best snack; even better than a protein bar.
Enough calories to saturate the body, while in excess of nutrients.
And ripe avocado has a rather interesting taste - which means that it does not require harmful additives, sweeteners and flavors.
This fruit is suitable for all fans of natural food.
And avocado is ideal for those who decided to go on a diet - after all, for all its usefulness, it also gives a feeling of satiety for a long time.
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Scientific studies show avocados help prevent heart disease and lower blood pressure through their beneficial composition of potassium, folic acid, fiber, and healthy fats.

Despite benefits, avocados are high in calories and should not be overeaten; no more than two medium avocados per day are recommended for those without contraindications.

People with birch pollen allergies may experience cross-reactions when eating avocado, and it is not recommended for people who are overweight due to its calorie content.

Ripe avocados are soft but not mushy, with a light yellow flesh and dark brown outer skin for the "Hass" variety; they can be stored for up to two weeks.

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Nutritionists say that avocado is the secret of youth and strong muscles.
The benefit of this fruit lies in its unique composition, which includes healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
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Avocados contain high amounts of monounsaturated fats, which are very beneficial for health.
They strengthen the cardiovascular system, nervous and immune systems, improve the lipid profile, skin condition, nails and prevent atherosclerosis.
In addition, avocado is a good source of B, C, E, K vitamins, folic acid, magnesium, potassium and copper.
These substances are necessary for the normal functioning of the body, in particular, to maintain the health of the skin, hair, nails, muscles and bones.
Avocado also contains substances that contribute to the production of collagen - a protein responsible for the youthful appearance of the skin.
Therefore, this fruit is especially useful for people over 50 years old.
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Here are some tips for eating avocado:
• Avocado can be eaten raw, added to salads, smoothies, desserts.
• Mature avocado has a soft texture and a green peel with brown spots.
• If the avocado is still hard, it can be left for a few days at room temperature.
Eating avocado in moderation (no more than 1-2 pieces per day) can bring significant health benefits.
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Signs of spoilage include dark spots on the peel, white or gray mold, or a mushy texture, and spoiled avocado should not be consumed.

Popular ways to eat avocado include using it as a face mask, on toast with eggs, with red fish or cream cheese, or blended into smoothies and desserts.

In summary, global avocado demand is rising due to its health benefits, but this increase, coupled with climate change, is expected to significantly impact its availability and production, affecting both consumer access and producing regions.

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Global demand for avocados has surged in recent years due to their recognized health benefits, such as improving digestive, brain, eye, and heart function, reducing high blood pressure, and providing essential nutrients like fiber, minerals, and vitamins.

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Avocado is a tree with small leaves whose fruit tends to be green and is also a plant belonging to the Laurel family and may be native to tropical America.
Avocado Benefits
It has many benefits, including.
• Works to lose weight or gain weight.
• It works to reduce the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
• Works to improve and maintain the skin.
• It works to combat cancer diseases.
• Promotes cardiovascular health.
• It regulates the heartbeat.
• It reduces high blood pressure.
• Works to improve the digestion process.
• Protects the body from toxins.
• Reduces the chances of infection.
• Reduces the incidence of depressive diseases.
• Activates the liver.
• Restores the cells.
• Helps calm nerves.
• Relieves symptoms of stress.
Vitamins Contained in Avocado
Avocado may contain many vitamins, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E and vitamin E, as well as folic acid and potassium in large quantities and may contain iron, copper, zinc, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus but in small quantities.
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Studies have shown that a daily intake of avocados can lower body fat accumulation, enhance cognitive health, and even contribute beneficial compounds in the fight against diseases like acute myelogenous leukemia.

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Many may not have tried avocado fruit, but knowing its great benefits may prompt them to change their mind and rush to the nearest place to buy it.
According to healthy.walla, many important health benefits of avocado have been scientifically proven in studies conducted over the years, the most important of which are:
1.Good for the digestive system
Scientists have found that eating avocado has a positive effect on the health of the digestive system and stomach.
Adding avocados to one meal a day significantly improves the bacterial diversity of gut bacteria that helps in the proper and healthy functioning of the digestive system.
A study examined 163 participants aged 25-45, who were overweight or obese.
For each of the participants, the researchers replaced one of the day ’ s meals with the one they made up.
The experimental group received a meal containing avocado, while the control group received the same menu – but no avocado was eaten.
The results showed that although avocados were a high-fat food and the participants in the experimental group consumed more calories per day than the control group, they also burned more fat than they did.
Burning fat at a higher rate means that participants who ate avocado accumulated less fat in their body cells than the food they ate.
The researchers added that avocado contains a lot of dietary fiber and monounsaturated fats, two components that contribute to heart health, and eating avocado prompted participants to develop a more diverse group of intestinal bacteria, which simplifies the process of breaking down dietary fiber in digestion.
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Lowers cholesterol
Incorporating avocado into your daily diet can help reduce cholesterol levels, thereby reducing cardiovascular disease.
Harmful cholesterol builds up inside the arteries, causing them to narrow and obstruct blood flow through them.
In a study conducted at Pennsylvania State University, researchers gathered 45 older volunteers, who were overweight or obese.
The participants were divided into 3 groups, each of which was given a different menu for 5 weeks: a low-fat diet, a moderate-fat diet, a moderate-fat diet + one avocado per day.
The researchers found that participants in the avocado diet group had fewer LDL cholesterol molecules in their blood, and they also had more lutein, which may be the substance that lowers LDL cholesterol.
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Strengthens eyes and vision
A study found that taking one whole avocado a day improves brain and eye function in healthy adults.
This is due to the content of lutein and some other nutrients found in avocado.
The study involved 40 participants who were in good general health and aged 50 and over.
They were asked to eat a whole, fresh avocado daily for six months.
Participants in the control group were asked to add a medium-sized potato or a cup of chickpeas (instead of an avocado) to their daily menu.
The foods given to the control group contain calories similar to avocados, but they contain almost no lutein or unsaturated fats – found in avocados.
The researchers found 25 percent more lutein in the eyes of participants in the experimental group who ate avocados every day.
The same participants also scored higher than control group members on cognition tests that measured their memory, processing speed, and concentration levels.
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Fights diseases
The avocado nucleus may be a gold mine for powerful compounds against a variety of diseases.
In addition, it may also be a substance that increases the effectiveness of cosmetics, perfumes and other consumer products.
In a study, researchers dried the husks of 300 avocado nuclei and ground them into powder.
In further processing, they were able to produce two powder products: oil and wax.
In the oil extracted from the husks of avocado seeds, researchers found 116 different natural compounds, which have medicinal properties that can be used to treat a variety of diseases such as cancer, heart disease and more.
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Helps in the treatment of leukemia
Researchers from Canada have found a compound of avocado that may lead to better treatments for leukemia patients.
More specifically, the compound they discovered targets and attacks a very specific enzyme, which appears to play an important role in the growth of cancer cells.
The study looked at acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), the most dangerous type of leukemia.
Most people diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) are adults over the age of 65 and only about 10 percent of them live 5 years after their initial diagnosis.
Leukemia cancer cells contain a relatively large amount of an enzyme called VLCAD that aids in cell metabolism.
In their search for natural compounds that effectively fight this enzyme, the researchers found that the most effective ones they found came from avocados.
Currently, about half of people with acute myelogenous leukemia opt for palliative care (treatment to alleviate the patient ’ s suffering), and the other half for chemotherapy in an attempt to ward off the disease – but unfortunately, in most cases it exacerbates their condition.
Therefore, scientists are looking for other drug treatments that are less toxic and difficult for these patients.
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Despite these health advantages, avocado production comes at a significant environmental cost, primarily due to its very high water requirements compared to other crops—one kilogram of avocados needs substantially more water than tomatoes, for example.

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In the Mexican state of Michoacán, which produces about 80% of the world ’ s avocado, avocado cultivation has depleted local water supplies and caused severe environmental damage, with studies showing that avocado cultivation has led to deforestation, soil erosion and chemical contamination of water sources.
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In recent years, the avocado industry has become a staple in many diets around the world, and its popularity has increased greatly due to the multiple health benefits.
However, the demand for this fruit has led to harmful environmental effects and the emergence of a mafia that controls the production and distribution of avocados in some countries.
A Chilean study published recently said that avocado cultivation has caused severe water shortages, as well as in Peru, where large farmers have dominated the avocado market since the 1990s, where cultivation requires huge amounts of water, the production of one kilogram of avocado, consumes about 1,000 liters of water, much more than other crops such as tomatoes or oranges.
According to a report by the Water Footprint Network, the production of one kilogram of tomatoes requires about 300 liters of water, and the high water use of avocado production has led to water scarcity and depletion of aquifers in some areas.
In the Mexican state of Michoacán, which produces about 80% of the world ’ s avocado, avocado cultivation has depleted local water supplies and caused severe environmental damage, with studies showing that avocado cultivation has led to deforestation, soil erosion and chemical contamination of water sources.
According to the report, moving avocados from the production site to the market also has a significant impact on the climate, as avocados are grown mainly in developing countries, and are exported to developed countries such as the United States, Europe and Japan, and the transport of avocados over long distances contributes to greenhouse gas emissions harmful to the environment. Approximately 5.4 kg of carbon dioxide emissions per kg of avocado.
Avocado production has also led to the emergence of a mafia that controls the production and distribution of avocados in some countries, where the avocado mafia operates mainly in Mexico, where it controls the production and export of avocados, and this mafia, according to media reports, consists of criminal organizations that use violence and intimidation to control the production and distribution of avocados, and often extort money from farmers. The avocado mafia uses violence to eliminate competitors and dominate the export market, as studies have shown that these gangs are responsible for deforestation, land grabbing and violence against indigenous communities in Mexico.
According to dozens of studies published in recent years, avocado cultivation also has negative effects on local communities. In some areas, demand for avocados has led to land grabbing, community displacement, labor exploitation, and avocado cultivation in the Mexican state of Michoacán has led to the displacement of indigenous communities and the exploitation of often paid migrant workers. Some studies have shown that the expansion of avocado cultivation has displaced traditional crops, leading to food insecurity and loss of biodiversity.
According to the study, governments around the world can take various measures to mitigate the impact of this agriculture on the climate, and one way is to promote sustainable avocado farming practices that reduce water use and reduce the use of chemicals. Protect the environment, provide financial incentives to farmers and enact laws that will deter illegal and criminal practices in these countries.

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The water footprint of avocado cultivation has created water scarcity and resulted in the depletion of underground aquifers in major production areas.

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In the state of Michoacán, Mexico, which produces around 80% of the world’s avocados, expansion of avocado farms has caused deforestation, soil erosion, and chemical contamination of water sources, leading to severe environmental degradation.

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The economic benefits of the avocado boom have included increased income for some local farmers and the export sector, but the environmental damage and reduced water availability have threatened the sustainability of traditional farming and contributed to rising food inflation and bankruptcies in some regions.

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Local farming communities in major producing countries report difficulties competing internationally because of price competition and the lower production costs of some countries, risking their livelihoods as land becomes less suitable for other crops.

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Foreign fruit dominates the Spanish market
The Spanish newspaper ABC reported that foreign fruits dominate the local markets, with imports reaching 12.2% for some varieties that are not produced in the country, such as pineapple, mango and papaya, or those varieties that have limited production and continuous demand as with avocado and bananas.
Consumers ’ interest in always providing their favorite fruits and vegetables is forcing them to import food from countries as diverse as Morocco, the United States, Peru and Costa Rica.
Spain shows a positive balance in foreign trade in fruit, with exports amounting to 4.488 billion euros, while imports amounted to 1.799 billion, but negative if we talk about avocados, bananas, grapes and pineapples, where they import more from abroad than they export.
According to the report, there is also a seasonal impact, with products that are exported at more convenient times, such as kernel fruit and watermelon, being imported, according to the 2022 Foreign Trade Report.
Andrés Gongora, head of the fruit and vegetable sector, said: “For Spanish farmers, it is increasingly difficult to compete with certain countries because they have the ability to put a similar product on the market at a lower price because their costs are lower. ”
“Duties and taxes, environmental measures and water also make competition impossible in products like tomatoes, cherries, beans and zucchini.
Avocados deserve special mention, as they are the second most important fruit in the consumption of Spanish families in terms of quantity, according to the latest Food Consumption Report.
The official criticized the increased import operations, saying: "When a lot of foreign products are imported, a problem arises, and we saw it last year with mango; we had it but we brought it from abroad."
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Climate change is expected to worsen these challenges, as rising temperatures and altered rainfall patterns make current avocado-growing regions, especially in the tropics, less viable in the future, potentially shifting production to new areas in countries like China, Argentina, and the United States.

Most of these changes are likely irreversible for the rest of the century, regardless of the global response to climate change, making it essential for agricultural sectors in the tropics to adapt by shifting which crops are cultivated and where.

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The world could lose half of the best coffee-growing land under a moderate climate change scenario.
Brazil, which is currently the world ’ s largest coffee producer, will see a 79% reduction in the most suitable coffee-growing land.
This is one of the key findings of a new study by scientists in Switzerland, who assessed the potential impacts of climate change on coffee, cashews and avocados.
These three crops are important globally traded crops produced mainly by smallholder farmers in the tropics.
Coffee is by far the most important with expected revenues of $460 billion (£344 billion) in 2022, while avocado and cashew figures are $13 billion and $6 billion respectively.
While coffee mainly acts as a stimulating drink, avocado and cashew nuts are widely consumed food crops and are rich in monounsaturated vegetable oils and other beneficial nutrients.
The main message of the new study is that projected climate changes are likely to lead to significant reductions in the amount of land suitable for growing these crops in some of the key areas where they are currently grown.
This in turn can affect both farmers and consumers around the world.
So far, most research on the future impacts of climate change on food has focused on staple crops such as wheat, maize, potatoes and oilseeds grown in temperate regions.
This reflected a tendency for climate scientists to focus on the potentially severe impacts of climate change on temperate ecosystems, particularly due to changing temperatures and rainfall patterns.
In contrast, there has been little work on tropical ecosystems that make up about 40% of the global land area where more than 3 billion people live, with up to 1 billion more expected to do so by the 1950s.
The tropics also maintain vast reservoirs of biodiversity, as well as areas for growing many important crops that provide income and food for their human populations.
The new research confirms and significantly expands the findings from the relatively small number of current studies on coffee, cashew and avocado crops.
An important innovation in the study is to examine land and soil parameters as well as purely climatic factors such as temperature and precipitation patterns.
This enables them to provide a more accurate view of future impacts that may significantly alter the suitability of some tropical regions to grow particular crops due to changes in factors such as soil pH or texture.
The new study complements other recent research into palm oil.
Although controversial and often linked to deforestation, palm oil remains one of the most important tropical crops in terms of human nutrition, helping to feed more than 3 billion people.
Dennis J. Murphy, professor of biotechnology and head of genomics and computational biology research at the University of South Wales, and colleagues recently reviewed several modeling analyses of how climate change affects the overall incidence of disease and death in oil palm.
The firm conclusion was that the rate of tree death is likely to increase significantly after 2050, potentially eliminating many crops in the Americas.
In addition, the incidence of major leg rot disease is expected to increase significantly across Southeast Asia.
Collectively, these studies are beginning to reveal the astonishing extent and complexity of climate change impacts and associated factors on some of the most growing crops in the tropics.
More importantly, impacts will not be evenly distributed and some regions may benefit from climate change.
For example, parts of China, Argentina and the United States are likely to become more suitable for coffee cultivation just as the likes of Brazil and Colombia see their land becoming less suitable.
Many of these changes are likely to be “locked in ” for at least the rest of this century, regardless of the slow and disappointing response of world leaders in terms of curbing greenhouse gas emissions.
Therefore, it will be necessary for us to adapt to the changes taking place in the tropics, for example by shifting the cultivation of certain crops to different regions where the climate impacts will be more moderate.
However, it seems likely that whatever mitigation measures are adopted, many tropical crops will become scarcer and therefore more expensive in the future.
As far as coffee is concerned, you may even go from a common daily drink to a precious drink tasted by the elite on special occasions.
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There has been little research on adapting tropical agricultural systems sustainably, even as the population living in these regions is projected to grow by up to a billion people by 2050.

Debates continue in producing countries, including Morocco, over the ongoing expansion of avocado farms, given the impact on water resources, forests, and wider agricultural inflation, calling into question the future sustainability of the global avocado market.

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Mohammed, Abu Dhabi, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 06: 26 PM - The cultivation of avocado fruit is causing widespread concern in Morocco, which resonated with the dome of parliament, where MPs from different parties called on the Minister of Agriculture, Mohammed Siddiqi, to take emergency measures to preserve the water wealth that is being depleted by some export-oriented crops.
In a letter addressed to the Minister of Agriculture, MP Fatma Tamni of the Left Federalism Party wrote: "At a time when Morocco is facing what portends a real water crisis, which has prompted a number of citizens to migrate from their villages and the areas where they live, in search of a lifeline, there have been reports of Morocco exporting 45,000 tons of avocado to European countries."
She added, in the same document seen by "Dot Al-Khaleej": "Everyone knows that avocado, one of the most water-depleting fruits and vegetables, so that scientific reports confirm that each kilogram of the fruit mentioned, drains more than a thousand liters of water.
Thus, forty-five thousand tons of avocado, which drained more than forty billion liters of water, would have benefited Moroccans in their subsistence needs. ”
Sufficiency before export
In the same context, Fatima Al-Tamni, in a statement issued by Dot Al-Khaleej, highlighted that “agriculture accounts for more than 80 percent of the groundwater in Morocco, while we are still far from achieving self-sufficiency, which has been evident in recent months, as the prices of a number of basic foodstuffs have risen. ”
“Hence the question of governance in the agricultural sector and the reasons for Morocco ’ s resort to crops known to deplete water, such as avocados, melons and others, although they are not a priority for the Moroccan consumer, ” she said.
She pointed out that "Morocco occupies the ninth rank internationally in the export of this fruit, while environmental movements and civil actors warned against the depletion of water resources, and called for the cultivation of other vegetables and fruits that can be exported internationally to ensure a sound rationalization of water wealth and self-sufficiency."
The need to focus on grain
For his part, the economist Dr. Rashid Sari, surprised the continuation of some characteristics in the cultivation of avocados, whose production is expected to triple by 2027, which is very worrying, and blatantly threatens the groundwater of the country, which has been dwindling due to successive years of drought.
He warned against continuing to ignore these indicators, which threaten the spread of agricultural inflation, and thus the rise in the prices of some food and vegetables, in addition to the depletion of the underground water mattress and the bankruptcy of a number of estates, as well as the shrinking of forest areas.
Sarri, who heads the African Center for Strategic Studies and Digitization, called for the need to accelerate investment in grain cultivation, which is a valve in the face of Morocco ’ s food sovereignty, stressing that the cost of desalination in the country is very expensive, which requires dealing with water more wisely, to avoid exacerbating the thirst crisis in several Moroccan regions and not to undermine the water plan, which cost the state treasury nearly 150 billion dirhams.
Morocco set a record of 35,500 tonnes of avocado exports between June 2022 and January 2023, up 60 percent from the same period last year.
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Given these factors, while avocado is a valuable and nutritious food, consumers are urged to consider the environmental and social impacts of their choices.

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Avocado reduces the risk of heart disease
New research has found that eating two or more servings of avocados a week can reduce the risk of heart disease by a fifth.
The research, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, followed the diets of 68,000 women and 41,000 men every four years for 30 years.
During the study, 9,185 heart attacks and 5,290 strokes were recorded.
Researchers identified a link between people ’ s intake of healthy fats and heart health, and found that those who ate avocado more frequently reduced their risk of coronary heart disease by 21 percent, compared to those who didn ’ t.
In addition, the research showed that replacing half a daily serving of margarine, butter, eggs, yogurt, cheese, or processed meat with a similar amount of avocado reduced the risk of heart disease by 16 – 22%.
Avocado contains dietary fiber, minerals and vitamins, such as vitamin C, E and K.
Dr Lorena Pacheco, who led the research, said: “Our research provides additional evidence that eating a quantity of trans fats from natural sources can improve diet quality, an important component in preventing cardiovascular disease.
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Avocado has risen sharply in global popularity as a “superfood” due to its taste and versatility, commonly featured in salads and sauces for its health benefits, particularly among women.

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When the avocado is cut open, it is easy to be oxidized and blackened in the air. To resist the oxidation of the avocado, prepare a plate of water just like the handling of eggplant, potato and lotus root.
Avocado Nutrition
Avocado is rich in fat, smooth in taste, rich in nutrients such as unsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber and potassium, which help maintain intestinal and cardiovascular health, and help prevent and improve high blood pressure, which has many health benefits.
Senior dietitian Pan Huide pointed out that an average size avocado has about 320 kcal of calories, 29 grams of total fat (about 2 tablespoons of oil), of which 20 grams are unsaturated fatty acids, which means "good fat", but it does not mean that you can eat a lot.
If you follow a low-fat diet, each person will eat two tablespoons of oil per day, and half of avocado will be close to 1 tablespoon of oil.
If you want to slim down by avocado, if you eat one avocado a day, the rest of the diet will almost have zero oil.
A regular size avocado has about 320 kcal of calories, and half an avocado has about 1 tbsp of oil. (Gil Ndjouwou / Unsplash)
Avocado Antioxidant Method
Eat half an avocado, the other half exposed to air, very susceptible to oxidation and blackening, avocado cells contain polyphenol oxidase (Polyphenol oxidase), when in contact with oxygen in the air, there is an oxidation reaction, and then like rust, form a tea-brown pigment. There are several ways to prevent avocado blackening, including putting avocados and onions together. Store in a sealed food box. After three days, it is greener than the onion that is not placed with the onion.
As Quercetin in onions has an antioxidant effect, it can slow down the blackening of avocado meat.
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According to the British Post, more than a million netizens have recently followed and shared on social media a clever way to prevent avocados from blackening - water immersion, but avocados may have known about this method long ago, only recently it has been hot on foreign websites.
However, I do not know if people who have tried this method will still want to eat that side of avocado.
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Some netizens left a message, and found that the avocado was soaked in water for more than 24 hours, and the texture began to become moist and sticky, and it had lost the original flavor of eating avocado.
It is better to have a little brown, at least to enjoy the original avocado, once immersed in water, it is not like avocado.
Some netizens leave a message, soak the avocado for more than 24 hours, and qualitatively start to get a little brown, and enjoy the original avocado. (screenshot of whole30 IG)
In recent years, in the wake of the healthy eating trend, in addition to the rising demand for personal avocado, it has also become a common ingredient in many restaurants.
According to the Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Mexico ’ s share of global avocado exports is expected to reach 63% by 2030, and its production is expected to grow at a rate of 5.2% per year over the next decade.
In the United States alone, the per capita consumption of avocados has risen by 406% between 1990 and 2017, and there is also a huge demand for avocados in China and Europe.
Avocado has become a lucrative export commodity due to high demand, providing Kenyan farmers with a better and more stable income than growing coffee beans. Avocado has become the “green gold ” of many African countries.
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Environmental awareness about avocados is increasing, with concerns about the high water required for their cultivation and their significant carbon footprint, leading some restaurants worldwide to replace avocados with alternative ingredients.

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Content: "Superfood" avocado has become one of the most popular fruits in the world due to its dense taste and wide use, but environmental awareness has risen in recent years, and due to the need for water and high carbon footprint during cultivation, some restaurants around the world have resisted avocado, replacing the ingredients used in dishes with other fruits and vegetables.
According to the Guardian and The Hill, growing avocados requires a lot of water. According to DanWatch, an independent Danish investigative media, it takes an average of 320 litres of water to grow one avocados.
In addition, thanks to the popularity of avocados around the world, the international transportation of avocados after harvest has further boosted the carbon footprint, which is estimated by Carbon Footprint Ltd to be nearly 850 grams for two avocados commonly found on supermarket shelves.
The main production area of avocado is in Central and South America, but because it is popular with North American and European consumers, the avocado has to be transported across continents when it grows.
Because the journey is too long, farmers often pick the avocado before it is ripe, and it is necessary to use temperature-controlled containers to transport the avocado, all of which push up the avocado ’ s carbon footprint.
In addition, the price of avocado has been soaring in recent years, according to Business Insider, by 2019, the Hass avocado produced in California has risen to $2.1 (about NT $58).
In recent years, the price of avocado has risen, and the cost of its cultivation and transportation has been inextricably linked, and California's casepear production has been severely affected by drought and wildfires in recent years.
Growing and distributing avocados also requires a lot of labor, and the avocados need to be transported to the ripening center first after picking them first, and then to the sales sites after adding ethylene.
Thomasina Miers, founder of the British Mexican restaurant chain, pointed out that today's strong demand for avocado around the world has caused the price of avocado to soar to the point that indigenous people in the region cannot afford it.
Realizing the environmental impact of avocados, restaurants around the world are beginning to resist them. Myers says his restaurant has replaced the cornflake sauce “avocados ” with beans, green peppers, lime, parsley, etc.
Canadian Mexican chef Aldo Camarena also introduced dipping sauces made with pumpkin seeds and tomatoes, while Irish restaurant owner JP McMahon removed the avocado from the menu, calling it “Mexico ’ s blood diamond. ”
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What negative impact has the increased global demand for avocados had on the environment?

Growing avocados is very water-intensive, as reported by outlets including The Guardian and The Hill.

What negative impact has the increased global demand for avocados had on the environment?

In Mexico, especially the state of Michoacán, avocados can be harvested up to four times a year due to the mild climate, making the crop extremely profitable and earning it the nickname “green gold” among local farmers.

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In one day, two politicians were killed in a Mexican avocado.
In one day, two politicians were killed in a Mexican avocado.
Posted February.
29, 2024 07: 26
Updated February.
29, 2024 07: 26
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On the 26th, in the high-income avocado (Avocado • avocado), the world's largest producer of avocado, in Maravatio, Michoacán state, southeast Mexico, two candidates for mayor were shot dead.
Avocado is a healthy super food, especially in developed countries such as the United States.
However, in the local area of Mexico, various criminal forces around the control of circulation is very fierce, resulting in frequent violence.
According to local media reports such as "El Universal", on the afternoon of the 26th, in the center of Malabatio, Miguel Angel Reyes, the candidate for mayor and current doctor of the ruling party Morena (Morena), was shot dead by unknown persons on the way to the car.
On the same night, Armando Pérez Runa, a candidate for mayor of the opposition National Action Party (PAN), was also shot dead.
Authorities speculate that this is a crime committed by forces trying to influence the elections in the run-up to June 2, when the elections, parliamentary elections and local council elections are held simultaneously.
Michoacán is known as a region where various criminal organizations are active, such as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Mexico ’ s most powerful criminal organization.
Conflicts of interest between organizations have been fraught.
Last year, the number of attacks against politicians and government associates (Michoacán) ranked fifth out of all 32 states.
At the same time, in Michoacán, avocados can be harvested four times a year, based on the mild climate, etc.
About 70% of Mexico ’ s avocado production comes from this region.
Most of this is exported to the United States, which accounts for almost half of world demand.
According to statistics from professional statistics website Statista, the per capita avocado consumption in the United States in 2022 is about 4.2 kg, an increase of about four times over 20 years ago.
With the increasing profitability of avocado cultivation, many criminal organizations vie for circulation rights.
Civic Data, a local civic group, fears that attacks by various criminal groups may reach the worst levels in history when local councils are sworn in and elections are held this year.
Illegal cultivation of avocado cultivation is also high. At least 300 square kilometers of forest have been turned into avocado plantations in 2018-2023.
In response, the authorities recently said that they will prevent the export of avocados grown on illegal farmland.
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About 70% of all Mexican avocados are grown in Michoacán, and most are exported to the United States, which consumes almost half the global avocado supply.

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Two politicians killed in one day at a Mexican avocado farm
Two politicians killed in one day at a Mexican avocado farm
Posted February.
29, 2024 07: 28
Updated February.
29, 2024 07: 28
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On the 26th, two mayoral candidates were shot and killed in Maravatio, Michoacan state in southeastern Mexico, the world ’ s largest producer of avocado avocado, known as “green gold. ”
Avocado is a healthy superfood, especially popular in developed countries such as the United States.
However, in Mexico, the fight between various criminal forces around the control of circulation is very fierce, resulting in frequent violence.
According to local media reports such as "El Universal", on the afternoon of the 26th, in the center of Marabatio, Miguel Angel Reyes, the candidate for mayor of the ruling party Morena (Morena) and the current doctor, was shot and killed by unknown persons on the way to his car.
The same night, Almando Pérez Runa, a candidate for mayor of the opposition National Action Party (PAN), was also shot and killed.
Authorities speculate that this is a crime committed by forces trying to influence the elections in the run-up to June 2, when general elections, parliamentary elections and local council elections are held simultaneously.
Michoacán is known as a region where various criminal organizations are active, such as the Jalisco de la Cartel (CJNG), Mexico ’ s most powerful criminal organization.
The struggle for the interests of the organization has been painful.
Last year, Michoacan ranked fifth out of 32 states for attacks on politicians and government associates.
Meanwhile, in Michoacán, avocados can be harvested four times a year due to the mild climate, etc.
About 70% of Mexico ’ s avocado production comes from this region.
Most of this is exported to the United States, which accounts for almost half of the world ’ s demand.
According to professional statistics website Statista, the average avocado consumption in the United States in 2022 was about 4.2kg, an increase of about four times over 20 years ago.
With the increasing profitability of avocado cultivation, many criminal organizations have scrambled for circulation rights.
Civic Data, a local civic group, is concerned that attacks by various criminal organizations may reach the worst levels in history when local councils are sworn in and elections are held this year.
The illegal cultivation of avocado is also very serious. In 2018-2023, at least 300 square kilometers of forest have been converted into avocado plantations.
In response, authorities recently said they would block the export of avocados grown on illegal arable land.
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The surge in avocado demand has significant economic benefits for local farmers; however, it also attracts criminal organizations who seek to control this lucrative trade.

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Drug lord avocado rises in Mexico, superfood wreaks ecological havoc
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As a superfood, avocado has gained a lot of attention in recent years, and many cafes and restaurants have taken advantage of this trend, launching avocado meals and beverages. However, as the demand for avocado has increased, the cultivation of agricultural land has also expanded, which has caused ecological havoc in Mexico, the country of origin, and the rise of "avocado criminal organizations."
Avocado is native to Central America, Mexico and Peru, with Mexico ’ s largest producing region located in the southern state of Michoacán, producing 70% of the country ’ s avocado, and the neighboring state of Jalisco, producing about 11% of the country ’ s avocado. As demand for avocado grows, the cultivation of avocado spreads to other states, including Colima. and Chiapas.
However, this wave of expansion of the avocado garden has not been carefully evaluated, but under the guidance of local criminal organizations, with almost brutal methods of deforestation, the local preservation of the original forest has been completely destroyed.
According to the conservation news website Mongabay, one tree in Jalisco is illegally cut down every 75 seconds to be converted into a casserole garden, with around 1,100 trees disappearing every day.
The study found that in 2010, Jalisco ’ s avocado garden was about 0.84 million hectares, but by 2021, it has reached 27.8 million hectares, more than tripled, and nearly half of the state ’ s 56,000 hectares of agricultural land has been used to grow avocado; and correspondingly, deforestation has accelerated since 2019, at least 0.51 million hectares of woodland has become avocado, resulting in pristine acorn. A large number of forests and evergreen forests have disappeared.
Under the avocado craze, criminal organizations also sniffed business opportunities, and the notorious Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes extended his reach into the field, and his Jalisco New Generation Cartel acquired the land of local residents and transplanted the avocado to obtain huge amounts. Profit.
Locals point out that not only private land, but also protected woodlands that require official permission to convert to other crops, and that even if people report to the government that these organizations have substantial control over these areas, they end up sinking into the sea, with the result of course more virgin forest areas being destroyed.
In addition, compared to the original forest, planting avocado requires a lot of water, so after the new avocado garden is planted, it is necessary to build a large water storage tank to reserve irrigation water, which reduces the function of rainwater infiltration and local water collection.
Mexico is not a country with abundant water resources. As the number of avocado trees continues to increase, it will undoubtedly worsen the local water shortage and exacerbate political tensions.
On the other hand, there are also locals who try to coexist with the original ecology and introduce more eco-friendly avocados.
Javier Magaña Cárdenas, a avocado farmer who has long maintained the forest and helped restore the trees, said the authorities should establish a system to help identify and verify the provenance of avocados and ensure that illegal avocados are eliminated by consumers.
Already, many smallholder farmers have partnered with the Rainforest Alliance, a non-governmental organization, and around 1,500 hectares of avocado gardens in Jalisco have been certified for sustainable agriculture.
Sergio Graf Montero, head of the Jalisco Ministry of Environment and Territorial Development (SEMADET), said that as long as the demand for non-destructive avocados in the market rises, farmers will naturally choose such methods, and it is still consumers who determine the future of the ecology.
Updated: 2023-06-18 19: 38 GMT + 08: 00

What are the positive effects of the global demand for avocados on the countries and regions that produce and export them?

What negative impact has the increased global demand for avocados had on the social structure and the economy of the countries that produce them?

Violence has become a major concern in avocado-growing regions, with reports of crimes against politicians and community leaders; on one day, two mayoral candidates were killed in or near avocado farms in Michoacán.

What illegal activities have surfaced in avocado trade in recent years?

What negative impact has the increased global demand for avocados had on the social structure and the economy of the countries that produce them?

political tension
increased criminal activity

The presence of criminal groups like the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) has led to fears that attacks may worsen during political events.

Authorities in Mexico have vowed to restrict the export of avocados grown on illegally deforested land, responding to environmental and legal concerns.

What negative impact has the increased global demand for avocados had on the environment?

What negative impact has the increased global demand for avocados had on the social structure and the economy of the countries that produce them?

Michoacán’s environment has suffered, with deforestation and the loss of evergreen forests resulting from expanding avocado plantations.

What negative impact has the increased global demand for avocados had on the environment?

Avocado farming’s high water needs and land requirements contribute to environmental degradation, while criminal violence brings severe social consequences for local communities.

What negative impact has the increased global demand for avocados had on the environment?

What negative impact has the increased global demand for avocados had on the social structure and the economy of the countries that produce them?

increased criminal activity
displacement of local communities