The mini fruits, which weigh about 70g – nearly a third of the size of an average avocado – will be on sale at Tesco for only a few weeks. Poor harvests in some key producer countries, including Peru as well as South Africa, have combined with soaring demand from China to create a global shortage. Strikes by workers in Mexico, which accounts for up to 70% of global avocado production, have added to the problems. Tesco said its growers had worked hard to ensure its mini avocados were of the same quality as their larger counterparts. “They are perfect for customers who want to snack, without the usual fuss or worry of wasting the other half of the avocado.

Source: The Guardian August 18, 2017 15:56 UTC