Avocado
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Avocados are much more expensive in the USA than other countries due to the fact that they are grown almost exclusively in California and Florida, and the main potential competitor (Mexico) is banned from three states in the market - Florida, California, and Hawaii. Mexican farmers have argued against the ban, pointing out that not a single shipment has been found to contain
pests since the U.S. Department of Agriculture began inspections in 1997 [1]. Another argument is that the lower prices generated by the Mexican and Chilean imports would increase the popularity of avocados outside of California, thereby assuaging the loss of profits due to the new competition. In the year 2007, Mexican avocados will be permitted in all 50 U.S. States.
* Barlow, Connie and Paul Martin (2002).
The Ghosts of Evolution: nonsensical fruit, missing partners and other ecological anachronisms. ISBN 0465005519
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Nutritional information*
Avocado.org (from
California)
*
University of California Agriculture Explanation of the Avocado Fruit's Classification as a Berry (and not a
Drupe).
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Avocadosource.com Online Library of Avocado Research Papers.
* California Rare Fruit Growers. Not only
Persea americana es
avocado. See [
1]
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ASPCA - Animal Poison Control Center 
