In the state of Michoacan, rival organizations use violence against each other (link contains graphic images), avocado farmers, and even US plant inspectors to control and profit from the trading of alligator pears. The lucrative avocado exporting business in Mexico has attracted the attention of the drug cartels. Some might even call avocados as addictive as drugs, which wouldn’t be the only thing gator pears and cocaine have in common. In California, a state that constantly experiences drought conditions, a pound of avocados requires over 74 gallons of water a pound of tomatoes, another fruit featured in guacamole, requires just 10.8 gallons of water. That's because the production of avocados requires a lot of water.

The innovative product takes local ingredients and turns them into a close-enough approximation of the beloved fruit.įor the most part, the delicate fruit is grown far away from popular markets in Europe and the US, and one study found that two small avocados had the equivalent carbon footprint of two pounds of bananas in the UK. Now, a sustainable alternative might be on the horizon for consumers-the Ecovado. Unfortunately, those pesky millennials are paying far more than money for those avocado toasts, and the guacamole requirement isn't the most eco-friendly option in the produce aisle. The creamy fruit is not only tasty but packed with nutrients like monosaturated fats (those “good fats” we always hear about), vitamins B6, B9 (folate), C, E, and K1.

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