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Avocado's predicted to be most traded tropical fruit by 2030

14:21 pm on 17 August 2021

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The world produces nearly 6 million tonnes of avocados each year - but the OECD's latest agricultural outlook predicts that will double by 2030, reaching 12 million tonnes - beating out mango, pineapple and papaya.

While Avocados are mostly grown in Central and South America - New Zealand's industry is also thriving. We speak with Jen Scoular the CEO of New Zealand Avocado

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