**Global Avocado Consumption Trends and Impacts: Summarized Nuggets**

- **Explosive Demand Growth:** Avocado consumption has grown rapidly worldwide, especially in the U.S., where a temporary import ban on Mexican avocados caused noticeable disruption.

The U.S. market, driven by population growth and changing diet trends (including veganism), has been a major pull factor for avocado demand, with sales increasing by over 25% last year alone.

- **Cultural and Dietary Drivers:** The rise of Latino and Gen Z consumers in the U.S., combined with global health trends, is driving avocado popularity.

Vegans have played a key role, especially because avocados offer creaminess and nutrition for plant-based diets.

- **Market Dominance of Hass Variety:** Approximately 95% of U.S. avocados and a majority globally are the Hass variety, all tracing back to a single tree.

Due to favorable eating qualities, the Hass variety has become the industry standard.

- **Boom-Bust for Producers:** Not all avocado producing countries benefit equally.

In Australia, a glut has led to supermarket prices as low as $1 per avocado, forcing farmers to sell directly via social media and struggle for survival.

Meanwhile, Peruvian avocados dominate the European market, but this doesn’t always translate to lower prices.

- **Economic Benefits vs.

Instability:** While trade agreements and global demand have spurred economic growth in some producing regions (notably Mexico and Peru), the benefits are uneven.

Small-scale and local farmers often struggle with oversupply and price volatility, which can undercut their livelihoods.

- **Environmental Impacts:** High demand for avocados leads to expansion and intensification of agriculture, often resulting in environmental harm:
    - *Deforestation:* Particularly in Mexico, forests have been cleared illegally and legally to make room for avocado orchards.

- *Water Use:* Avocado cultivation is water-intensive, which can exacerbate local water shortages, especially in regions already under stress.

- *Biodiversity Loss and Land Degradation:* The shift to monoculture Hass orchards reduces biodiversity and can degrade soils.

- **Social Effects on Communities:** While increased trade can boost local economies and create jobs, problems persist:
    - *Market Dependency:* Communities can become heavily dependent on avocado exports, making them vulnerable to market swings and international policies.

- *Local Food Access Issues:* Focus on export markets sometimes leads to issues with local food security and rising prices for local consumers.

- *Fairness Concerns:* Price drops and high competition can hurt small producers more than larger exporters, exacerbating inequality.

- **Sustainability Efforts and Awareness:** Consumer awareness is growing, and some producers and advocacy groups emphasize ethical, sustainable, and local sourcing.

Farmers and advocates urge shoppers to consider the origin of their avocados and support local or sustainably-certified growers where possible.

**Key Takeaway:**
While avocados offer health and culinary benefits and can support economic growth in producing countries, their rapid rise in global demand is linked with serious environmental challenges (deforestation, water use) and mixed benefits for local farming communities.

Price swings and market volatility can harm small growers.

Increasing consumer awareness and supporting sustainably and ethically produced avocados is crucial for aligning dietary choices with values that consider both people and planet.

**Avocado Consumption & Demand**
- Avocados have seen a sharp increase in global popularity, driven by their health benefits, versatility in vegan/vegetarian diets, and status as a “superfood.”
- They are valued for their creamy texture, high potassium content (even more than bananas), vitamins (E, C, B, D, folic acid), fiber, and heart health benefits.

- Consumption is now year-round in many western markets, putting continuous pressure on producing regions.

- Rising global demand is driving major exporters (Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, and now Venezuela) to increase production and find new markets.

**Climate Change & Sustainability**
- There is growing concern that avocados will become much less available by 2050 due to climate change, as they do not thrive in hotter, drought-prone environments—the future predicted for many growing regions.

- Climate change does not only threaten avocados but also similar crops like coffee and cashews.

- As suitable growing areas shrink, prices are expected to rise significantly.

- The need for specific growing conditions means that shifting avocado production to new regions is not always possible.

**Environmental Impacts**
- Environmental costs are considerable and include:
  - **Deforestation:** In countries like Mexico, forests have been cleared to plant avocado orchards, leading to biodiversity loss and degraded ecosystems.

- **High water usage:** Avocado trees require substantial irrigation, often straining water resources in drought-prone regions.

- **Chemical input:** Large avocado plantations often use pesticides and fertilizers, which can pollute local waterways and soil.

**Economic & Social Effects**
- The surge in global demand brings economic opportunity for exporting countries; export profits can drive infrastructure development and rural incomes.

- However, benefits are uneven:
  - **Small farmers vs. agribusiness:** Large-scale producers may profit most, while smallholders can be marginalized or pressured into unsustainable practices.

- **Local communities:** Increased land values can price locals out, and competition for water and land can impact food security for local populations.

- In some places (e.g., Mexico), the lucrative trade has attracted criminal interest, leading to issues of violence and extortion.

**Future Outlook**
- Continued unchecked avocado demand may further exacerbate ecological and social pressures in producer countries.

- Climate change likely will reduce the supply, making avocados less accessible and more expensive.

- Greater sustainability initiatives, fair trade practices, and responsible sourcing will be essential for mitigating negative effects and aligning consumption with ethical, environmentally conscious values.

**Summary**
- Avocados are healthy and popular, but modern consumption patterns risk environmental harm (deforestation, water shortage), social issues (community displacement, crime), and future scarcity due to climate change.

Economic benefits do exist, but are not always equally distributed.

Reducing or carefully sourcing avocados may better align with vegan, sustainability-focused values.

Here are the main nuggets summarizing the key points from the supplied extracts regarding global avocado consumption, its economic, environmental, and social impacts, and some health information:

**Global Demand and Production:**
- Avocado consumption has surged worldwide in recent years, turning the fruit into a lucrative global commodity.

- Mexico, particularly the state of Michoacán, is the largest producer, supplying about 80% of the world’s avocados.

- Global appetite for avocados has especially increased demand in countries where they are not traditionally grown, including European markets like Spain.

**Economic Impacts:**
- Rising demand has brought economic benefits to producing countries and local farmers due to higher international prices.

- However, the increased profitability has also led to negative consequences, such as the emergence of organized crime ("avocado mafia") in Mexico, which now controls aspects of production and distribution.

**Environmental Effects:**
- The expansion of avocado farming has significant environmental downsides, especially in tropical regions:
  - **Deforestation:** Large tracts of forest are cleared in Mexico and elsewhere to make way for avocado plantations, leading to severe loss of biodiversity.

- **Water Usage:** Avocado cultivation is water-intensive.

It has severely depleted local water resources, exacerbating shortages.

- **Other Environmental Damage:** Increased soil erosion and contaminated water sources have been reported, primarily due to agrochemical use and land clearance.

- These environmental changes are projected to persist for decades, suggesting that much of the damage caused is already "locked in" for the foreseeable future.

**Social and Community Impacts:**
- The economic boom has not been distributed evenly, with some local farming communities benefitting, while others have suffered due to water shortages, loss of traditional livelihoods, and increased land conflicts.

- The involvement of organized crime has brought violence, extortion, and insecurity to some avocado-producing regions.

**Health Benefits of Avocado:**
- On the positive side, avocados are celebrated for numerous health benefits, such as reducing cholesterol, improving heart and reproductive health, supporting digestion, and lowering high blood pressure.

- They are rich in beneficial nutrients and healthy fats, and some studies suggest they support brain and eye function.

- However, avocados are also relatively high in calories.

**Conclusion:**
- While avocados are nutritionally valuable, their popularity is driving substantial and sometimes harmful changes in producer countries, notably environmental degradation and social disruptions.

- Balancing the health benefits with the environmental and social costs is important for consumers concerned about making ethical food choices.

Here’s a summary of the key points about the global rise in avocado consumption and its complex effects, as drawn from the extracts you provided:

**Global Avocado Demand and Consumption Trends**
- Avocados have surged in worldwide popularity, often marketed as a “superfood” rich in healthy fats and associated with health trends (such as managing metabolic syndrome).

About 70% of Mexico’s avocado production is from this region, with the U.S. receiving almost half and acting as the biggest global market.

**Global Avocado Consumption Trends and Impacts: Summarized Nuggets**

- **Explosive Demand Growth:** Avocado consumption has grown rapidly worldwide, especially in the U.S., where a temporary import ban on Mexican avocados caused noticeable disruption.

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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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The U.S. market, driven by population growth and changing diet trends (including veganism), has been a major pull factor for avocado demand, with sales increasing by over 25% last year alone.

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Content: Smashing news: Early season avocados just 80 cents each

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.”

How has avocado consumption changed in recent years?

- **Cultural and Dietary Drivers:** The rise of Latino and Gen Z consumers in the U.S., combined with global health trends, is driving avocado popularity.

How has avocado consumption changed in recent years?

Vegans have played a key role, especially because avocados offer creaminess and nutrition for plant-based diets.

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Creamy margaritas and globe-trotting guacs: 22 ways to eat through Australia’s avocado avalanche

Producers are predicting there will be 22 avocados grown for every person in Australia this year. Here’s how to try something new with each one

The avocado is no longer a signifier of brunching profligacy – Australia is harvesting a bumper crop.

According to the agribusiness bank Rabobank, production is up by 26% from last year as trees, primarily in Western Australia and Queensland, mature. The resulting abundance – 22 avocados are forecast to be grown for every Australian this year – has led to a drop in prices to $1 each at the supermarket and farmers are appealing to consumers to increase their avo intake.

Undoubtedly the most popular of all avocado dishes – and now part of the fabric and lore of Australian cuisine – is the smashed avocado. There are all kinds of variations (here is a version from Anna Jones), personalisations and opinions when it comes to avocado on toast but, in its purest form, it’s simply lightly crushed avocado seasoned with lemon, salt and pepper, then roughly piled on to a piece of thick-cut toast.

There was, of course, a time before smashing, when it was just “avocado” and was served on sandwiches. Maggie Beer’s “chook and avocado” serves up poached chicken on delicate white bread fingers, perfectly sized for afternoon tea.

Guacamole, originating from the central states of Mexico (the “mole” means sauce) is made from mashed ripe avocados, tomatoes, onions, coriander and green chilli, but google it and you’ll tumble down a seemingly bottomless pit of recipes.

Jack White, the frontman of the White Stripes, is apparently both a guacamole purist and a perfectionist, as evidenced by the inclusion of a very specific recipe in his backstage rider.

Nick Fitzgerald keeps his guacamole traditional, too, adding extra flavour by topping it with green salsa macha, a spicy oil originating in Veracruz and made from dried chillies, garlic, nuts and spices. It’s ideal, he says, for dipping tostadas, tortilla chips or chicharron – deep-fried pork crackling.

Casually crossing cultures, Yotam Ottolenghi infuses his guac with wasabi, an unusual addition, but a superb colour-matched heat swap for chilli. Jackie Middleton travels a similar geographical distance with her recipe for fish tacos with guacamole, featuring fish sauce and sumac.

Prawns are the protein of choice for Adrian Richardson’s tacos. His avocado and chilli salsa makes only a brief departure from Mexico to add a pinch of sesame seeds. Ottolenghi favours prawns too, in his playful homage to the retro classic avocado and prawns, spicing it up and serving it with a curried yoghurt in place of typical Marie Rose-type sauce.

Crab is a winsome partner for avocado too, and the availability of pre-picked sweet crabmeat makes a recipe like Warren Mendes’ crab and avocado dome an impressive return for investment.

This simple omelette from the Sydney Seafood School also features crab, served with an avocado salsa with the unusual addition of tarragon.

To serve up Italian-style sausages, Nigel Slater swaps potato for a lighter, spicier feta and avocado mash, suggesting exchanging the sausages for chorizo if you’re keen to turn up the heat. In another recipe he eschews meat for halloumi, breaded and deep-fried to golden, served with silky avocado blended, rather than mashed, with basil and olive oil for extra creaminess.

Unlikely sounding but vividly attractive, is Jamie Oliver’s avocado pastry quiche, another vegetarian-friendly recipe, which uses avocado to replace butter or oil in the dough, and adds a filling of puréed peas and cheese.

Cooked avocado has always been divisive. This baked recipe confidently fills halved avocados with quinoa, corn, feta, walnuts and cherry tomatoes before baking. Jones also roast avocados. After tossing them in lime and chilli, she coats them in breadcrumbs and serves them with slaw and charred salsa for build-your-own tortillas. And avocado chips, anyone? They’re baked not fried in this Spruce Eats recipe.

Virtue-signalling is the popular green smoothie, with avocado adding a deceptive creaminess. And, as the name in this “spinach smuggler” suggests, its flavour can also cover up less-palatable ingredients.

Sweets are another unexpected course the avocado has taken over the past decade, driven by vegans craving creaminess. This sleight of hand can fool even perennially suspicious offspring. A mousse recipe by Claire Ptak is particularly pleasing as it requires just two steps: blend everything in a food processor then chill in the fridge.

Doubling down on the key ingredient is Australian Avocados recipe for chocolate avocado brownie with avocado ice-cream.

Meera Sodha adds matcha (green tea powder) to her avocado ice-cream and makes it dairy-free by sweetening it with condensed coconut milk.

The avocado has even taken on the drinks cabinet, most notably in the form of a margarita pioneered by the Austin restaurant Curras more than 20 years ago. Just sip it slowly – or risk becoming an entirely different kind of smashed.

- **Market Dominance of Hass Variety:** Approximately 95% of U.S. avocados and a majority globally are the Hass variety, all tracing back to a single tree.

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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.
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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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Due to favorable eating qualities, the Hass variety has become the industry standard.

- **Boom-Bust for Producers:** Not all avocado producing countries benefit equally.

In Australia, a glut has led to supermarket prices as low as $1 per avocado, forcing farmers to sell directly via social media and struggle for survival.

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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.

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Instability:** While trade agreements and global demand have spurred economic growth in some producing regions (notably Mexico and Peru), the benefits are uneven.

What are the countries and regions that produce and export avocados?

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

Small-scale and local farmers often struggle with oversupply and price volatility, which can undercut their livelihoods.

- **Environmental Impacts:** High demand for avocados leads to expansion and intensification of agriculture, often resulting in environmental harm:
    - *Deforestation:* Particularly in Mexico, forests have been cleared illegally and legally to make room for avocado orchards.

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

- *Water Use:* Avocado cultivation is water-intensive, which can exacerbate local water shortages, especially in regions already under stress.

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

- *Biodiversity Loss and Land Degradation:* The shift to monoculture Hass orchards reduces biodiversity and can degrade soils.

- **Social Effects on Communities:** While increased trade can boost local economies and create jobs, problems persist:
    - *Market Dependency:* Communities can become heavily dependent on avocado exports, making them vulnerable to market swings and international policies.

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

- *Local Food Access Issues:* Focus on export markets sometimes leads to issues with local food security and rising prices for local consumers.

- *Fairness Concerns:* Price drops and high competition can hurt small producers more than larger exporters, exacerbating inequality.

What strategies can make global avocado trade more ethical?

- **Sustainability Efforts and Awareness:** Consumer awareness is growing, and some producers and advocacy groups emphasize ethical, sustainable, and local sourcing.

What strategies can make global avocado trade more ethical?

sustainable agricultural techniques
local sourcing

Farmers and advocates urge shoppers to consider the origin of their avocados and support local or sustainably-certified growers where possible.

What strategies can make global avocado trade more ethical?

sustainable agricultural techniques
local sourcing

**Key Takeaway:**
While avocados offer health and culinary benefits and can support economic growth in producing countries, their rapid rise in global demand is linked with serious environmental challenges (deforestation, water use) and mixed benefits for local farming communities.

How has avocado consumption changed in recent years?

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 environment?

Price swings and market volatility can harm small growers.

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

Increasing consumer awareness and supporting sustainably and ethically produced avocados is crucial for aligning dietary choices with values that consider both people and planet.

What strategies can make global avocado trade more ethical?

**Avocado Consumption & Demand**
- Avocados have seen a sharp increase in global popularity, driven by their health benefits, versatility in vegan/vegetarian diets, and status as a “superfood.”
- They are valued for their creamy texture, high potassium content (even more than bananas), vitamins (E, C, B, D, folic acid), fiber, and heart health benefits.

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The material also told how to determine the ideal degree of maturity of the fetus.
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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How has avocado consumption changed in recent years?

- Consumption is now year-round in many western markets, putting continuous pressure on producing regions.

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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.

How has avocado consumption changed in recent years?

- Rising global demand is driving major exporters (Mexico, Peru, Chile, Colombia, and now Venezuela) to increase production and find new markets.

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The first batch of five tons of Venezuelan avocado was sent to Russia, reports the TV channel Venezolana de Televisión, referring to the representative of the local export company Carribean Plus Radames Silva.
“In this way, we demonstrated to the world that we are overcoming the barriers that other countries are building against us through their economic blockade, ” he said.
He added that they also demonstrate that it is possible to break such a blockade and that it is necessary to believe in Venezuela and its producers.
According to the entrepreneur, the Eurasian export direction is a priority for Venezuelan avocado producers.
He said that their manufacturers have ties with the Russian company, which about six months ago were sent samples that showed the Russian business the Venezuelan quality of the product.
Earlier, the White House said that the United States is ready to gradually lift sanctions against Venezuela.
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**Climate Change & Sustainability**
- There is growing concern that avocados will become much less available by 2050 due to climate change, as they do not thrive in hotter, drought-prone environments—the future predicted for many growing regions.

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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.

- Climate change does not only threaten avocados but also similar crops like coffee and cashews.

- As suitable growing areas shrink, prices are expected to rise significantly.

How have avocado prices changed in recent years?

- The need for specific growing conditions means that shifting avocado production to new regions is not always possible.

**Environmental Impacts**
- Environmental costs are considerable and include:
  - **Deforestation:** In countries like Mexico, forests have been cleared to plant avocado orchards, leading to biodiversity loss and degraded ecosystems.

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

- **High water usage:** Avocado trees require substantial irrigation, often straining water resources in drought-prone regions.

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

- **Chemical input:** Large avocado plantations often use pesticides and fertilizers, which can pollute local waterways and soil.

**Economic & Social Effects**
- The surge in global demand brings economic opportunity for exporting countries; export profits can drive infrastructure development and rural incomes.

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

- However, benefits are uneven:
  - **Small farmers vs. agribusiness:** Large-scale producers may profit most, while smallholders can be marginalized or pressured into unsustainable practices.

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

What strategies can make global avocado trade more ethical?

- **Local communities:** Increased land values can price locals out, and competition for water and land can impact food security for local populations.

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

- In some places (e.g., Mexico), the lucrative trade has attracted criminal interest, leading to issues of violence and extortion.

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

**Future Outlook**
- Continued unchecked avocado demand may further exacerbate ecological and social pressures in producer countries.

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?

labor exploitation
displacement of local communities

- Climate change likely will reduce the supply, making avocados less accessible and more expensive.

How have avocado prices changed in recent years?

- Greater sustainability initiatives, fair trade practices, and responsible sourcing will be essential for mitigating negative effects and aligning consumption with ethical, environmentally conscious values.

What strategies can make global avocado trade more ethical?

**Summary**
- Avocados are healthy and popular, but modern consumption patterns risk environmental harm (deforestation, water shortage), social issues (community displacement, crime), and future scarcity due to climate change.

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?

land grabbing
displacement of local communities
increased criminal activity

Economic benefits do exist, but are not always equally distributed.

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

Reducing or carefully sourcing avocados may better align with vegan, sustainability-focused values.

What strategies can make global avocado trade more ethical?

sustainable agricultural techniques
local sourcing

Here are the main nuggets summarizing the key points from the supplied extracts regarding global avocado consumption, its economic, environmental, and social impacts, and some health information:

**Global Demand and Production:**
- Avocado consumption has surged worldwide in recent years, turning the fruit into a lucrative global commodity.

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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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- Mexico, particularly the state of Michoacán, is the largest producer, supplying about 80% of the world’s avocados.

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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.

What are the countries and regions that produce and export avocados?

- Global appetite for avocados has especially increased demand in countries where they are not traditionally grown, including European markets like Spain.

How has avocado consumption changed in recent years?

What are the countries and regions that import avocados?

**Economic Impacts:**
- Rising demand has brought economic benefits to producing countries and local farmers due to higher international prices.

How have avocado prices changed in recent years?

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

- However, the increased profitability has also led to negative consequences, such as the emergence of organized crime ("avocado mafia") in Mexico, which now controls aspects of production and distribution.

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

**Environmental Effects:**
- The expansion of avocado farming has significant environmental downsides, especially in tropical regions:
  - **Deforestation:** Large tracts of forest are cleared in Mexico and elsewhere to make way for avocado plantations, leading to severe loss of biodiversity.

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

- **Water Usage:** Avocado cultivation is water-intensive.

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

It has severely depleted local water resources, exacerbating shortages.

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

- **Other Environmental Damage:** Increased soil erosion and contaminated water sources have been reported, primarily due to agrochemical use and land clearance.

- These environmental changes are projected to persist for decades, suggesting that much of the damage caused is already "locked in" for the foreseeable future.

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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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**Social and Community Impacts:**
- The economic boom has not been distributed evenly, with some local farming communities benefitting, while others have suffered due to water shortages, loss of traditional livelihoods, and increased land conflicts.

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

- The involvement of organized crime has brought violence, extortion, and insecurity to some avocado-producing regions.

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**Health Benefits of Avocado:**
- On the positive side, avocados are celebrated for numerous health benefits, such as reducing cholesterol, improving heart and reproductive health, supporting digestion, and lowering high blood pressure.

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Avocado fruit has a delicious taste and versatility, so that some do not get tired of eating it every day, and it also reduces the level of cholesterol, according to a new study.
In the study, recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, 500 participants were asked to eat a large avocado each day, while another 500 participants were not asked to do so.
In addition, 500 people who did not make fruit a regular part of their diet were asked to eat less than two avocados each month.
When the six-month time frame expired, participants who consumed avocado regularly ate a generally healthy diet and ended up with lower cholesterol levels.
Nutritionist Sarah Glaser told Sputnik, “Overall, this is a good study because it ’ s randomized and controlled by a large number of people. ”
Participants in each group also had a similar basic diet and scored about 50% on the healthy eating index.
Regarding how avocados lower cholesterol levels, Glaser says that this fruit “speeds up the breakdown of triglycerium-rich lipoproteins and prevents the liver from producing more VLDL (a type of bad cholesterol), which means there is less low-density lipoprotein (“ LDL cholesterol ”) in the bloodstream in general. ”
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- They are rich in beneficial nutrients and healthy fats, and some studies suggest they support brain and eye function.

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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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- However, avocados are also relatively high in calories.

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Avocados offer many health benefits for women, from supporting fertility and hormone balance to promoting overall health. Abundant essential nutrients and healthy fats provide culinary pleasure and health-promoting properties. By incorporating avocados into regular meals, women can improve their nutritional intake and support their journey towards optimal health and vitality.
Avocado offers many health benefits, it is full of essential nutrients, a rich source of vitamins C, E, K, B6, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium and potassium, it also provides lutein, beta-carotene and omega-3 fatty acids, making it a nutritional strength that contributes to overall health.
Avocado and high concentration of healthy fats
These fats in avocados play a crucial role in slowing the decomposition of carbohydrates, which can help regulate blood sugar levels, and this makes them particularly useful for people with diabetes or those who aim to maintain stable energy levels throughout the day.
Avocado for Reproductive Health and Fertility
Avocados can support weight management efforts because of their nutritional density and ability to promote satiety, indirectly boosting fertility outcomes, in addition, research suggests that incorporating avocados into the daily diet may improve uterine receptivity, which may increase the likelihood of a successful pregnancy.
Avocado to control hormonal balance
Furthermore, avocados contribute to the overall hormonal balance and may alleviate PMS related symptoms, such as bloating and mood swings, their vitamin E content is particularly beneficial for skin health, promotes radiant skin and reduces the appearance of aging.
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**Conclusion:**
- While avocados are nutritionally valuable, their popularity is driving substantial and sometimes harmful changes in producer countries, notably environmental degradation and social disruptions.

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- Balancing the health benefits with the environmental and social costs is important for consumers concerned about making ethical food choices.

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With age, some changes occur in the body so that some of the activities we once enjoyed become very challenging, and eating a balanced diet is one of the best things you can do to prolong your life and stay as healthy and energetic as possible after you ’ re over 50.
These foods will make you look young in your golden years.
Beans.
As we approach 50, your risk of developing problems like type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol increases, adding beans to your daily diet is a great way to reduce that risk.
Just 3 ⁄ 4 cups of beans or lentils each day reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) by up to 5%.
Beans can also improve blood sugar levels in people who already have diabetes.
One thing to remember is that if you choose canned beans, it ’ s best to wash them thoroughly before eating them because canned foods are high in sodium.
Oatmeal
The risk of heart disease is very close when men reach the age of 45 and women reach the age of 55.
Therefore, the more cholesterol-lowering foods in your diet, the better.
Oats are great for this purpose because of a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan.
Soluble fiber binds to cholesterol during digestion and allows it to pass out of the body, rather than stay in the arteries.
Aim for at least 3 grams of beta-glucan daily to reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels by 5-10%.
It has been found that people who eat a lot of oats have a lower risk of premature death than others.
Apples.
Apples are a great nutrient because they reduce the risk of diabetes by helping to regulate blood sugar levels as one apple contains on average 5 grams of fiber, which can lower cholesterol.
Apples also contain a substance called quercetin, which is known for its ability to lower blood pressure.
It is also a reliable source of vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants.
NUTS
Studies have shown that eating an ounce of nuts per day reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke by 28%.
It doesn ’ t have to be a problem nut; whatever you prefer will do, including peanuts.
Leafy greens
Recent research has found that people who eat a lot of leafy vegetables such as spinach or cabbage compare in cognitive ability with 11 years younger people who rarely eat these foods.
Blueberries
Berries are high in certain phytochemicals that are thought to increase blood flow to the brain while reducing inflammation at the same time.
The result is a slower age-related memory decline and a lower risk of Alzheimer ’ s disease.
Berries are also great overall due to their high fiber content and range of vitamins and minerals and if you can ’ t get fresh berries all year round, the freezer can be just as good.
Yoghurt
Yogurt (especially Greek varieties) can be a great source of muscle strength as body mass tends to decrease with age, and studies suggest that the distribution of daily protein intake throughout the day can slow down this process.
In addition, yogurt contains a lot of calcium, which is crucial for maintaining bone density as we age.
Carrots
Carrots can be beneficial to every part of your body, especially the eyes, mouth, skin and heart. Carrots lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol, boost the immune system, support digestion, and reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
The reason carrots are so useful is their unique nutritional properties, which include fiber, vitamins A, B8, C, E, and K, minerals such as iron, potassium, copper, manganese, and many types of antioxidants, including beta.
Carotene.
Beetroot.
Regular beetroot intake provides plenty of vitamins A and C, as well as folic acid, fiber, and minerals such as calcium, potassium, manganese, and iron.
It is full of antioxidants that can reduce the risk of cancer.
Beetroot is also believed to improve exercise performance, prevent dementia and lower blood pressure.
Dark Chocolate
Eating 30 to 60 grams per day of dark chocolate can lower cholesterol and blood pressure, improve your brain, and protect your skin from sun damage.
It is best to choose chocolates that contain at least 70% cocoa to get the most beneficial elements and the least amount of sugar.
Do this and you ’ ll get a good daily dose of potassium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and selenium.
Because eating chocolate makes you feel good, it releases endorphins that help improve mood.
Avocado
Avocado contains approximately 20 types of vitamins and minerals, such as potassium, copper, vitamins B, C, E and K.
Eating avocado regularly ensures that you get enough heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and maintain optimal blood pressure.
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**Global Avocado Demand and Consumption Trends**
- Avocados have surged in worldwide popularity, often marketed as a “superfood” rich in healthy fats and associated with health trends (such as managing metabolic syndrome).

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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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About 70% of Mexico’s avocado production is from this region, with the U.S. receiving almost half and acting as the biggest global market.

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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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