The exotic avocado has increasingly become a staple on the shelves and on the plate in many countries as the popularity of this fruit has continued to grow over the years. Interest in locally grown avocados has increased, especially in European countries such as Italy and Spain.
The exotic avocado has increasingly become a staple on the shelves and on the plate in many countries as the popularity of this fruit has continued to grow over the years. Especially in European countries such as Italy and Spain, the interest in locally grown avocados has increased. This year, however, many growing countries are facing problems due to bad weather conditions; in Spain, some regions are experiencing losses of up to 60%, while in South Africa the season has been called "incredibly bad" by growers, partly due to the consequences of the war in Ukraine, the limitation of exports to Russia and increased production — and shipping costs that continue to plague the industry. In countries such as Belgium and Spain, they fear that the rise in costs resulting from these problems may deter consumers from buying the exotic product. However, the outlook in the US and Australia is much more positive; in Australia, production has increased by 56% in the past year and exports by no ...