56% of Spaniards consume at least one avocado a week

Published 2024년 4월 24일

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The World Avocado Organization has conducted a survey across five European countries, including Spain, and found that 56% of Spaniards consume avocados weekly, with the highest average weekly consumption compared to other countries. The study also revealed a lack of knowledge among consumers about the health benefits and botanical classification of avocados. Despite this, the fruit is still widely considered healthy. The survey also noted a preference for consuming avocados naturally among respondents. Zac Bard, president of the World Avocado Organization, has stressed the importance of educating consumers about the nutritional values of avocados.
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According to a survey carried out by the World Avocado Organization (WAO), 56% of Spaniards consume at least one avocado weekly, and 85% consider this fruit to be healthy. This study, which covers five European countries, highlights that in Spain the average weekly consumption of avocado is 1.3, the highest among the countries analyzed, with Germany at the opposite extreme with an average of 0.6 avocados per week. The survey also reveals a greater inclination towards avocado consumption among the urban population compared to rural areas. Despite the popularity of avocado, especially among younger generations, there is a general lack of knowledge about its health benefits and its botanical classification, since almost 4 in 10 respondents do not know that avocado is a fruit. Additionally, more than half of those surveyed do not know how avocados grow, and only less than half correctly identify them as a food that grows on trees. For almost 30% of those surveyed, the preferred way to ...

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