Bigger, cheaper, and just as tasty; the Taiwanese Council of Agriculture (COA) touts locally-grown avocados

Published Jul 5, 2022

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The article announces the start of avocado season in Taiwan, highlighting the return of locally grown avocados that are larger, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly than imported Hass avocados. The Council of Agriculture (COA) is encouraging consumers to try these local varieties, which are more popular than ever, as they are suitable for a wider range of dishes beyond guacamole or toast. The cultivation of avocados in Taiwan has expanded significantly since 2011, with more land dedicated to the crop, particularly in southern Taiwanese regions. Locally grown avocados are also rich in essential nutrients like unsaturated and essential fatty acids, fiber, vitamins B and C, and minerals such as potassium and magnesium.

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Taipei, July 5 (CNA) Locally-grown avocados are back in season in Taiwan, and the Council of Agriculture (COA) wants consumers to know that they are bigger, cheaper, and just as delicious as the imported Hass variety. In an interview with CNA Tuesday, Chen Li-yi (陳立儀), head of the Crop Production Division in the COA's Agriculture and Food Agency touted the return of Taiwan's large avocado varieties during their peak season from July to October. With the fruit's rise in popularity, land under cultivation for avocados in Taiwan has risen from 506 hectares in 2011 to 1,149 in 2020, with the top growing regions in Tainan, Chiayi, Taitung, and Pingtung, according to Chen. Aside from meeting Taiwanese consumers' preference for large-sized fruits, locally-grown avocados are also more environmentally friendly, given the 1-2 month shipping process for those imported from the Americas, he said. Pricewise, the palm-sized Hass variety avocados are currently selling for a minimum of NT$69 ...

Source: Focustaiwan