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Avocados are experiencing a sudden shortage in the market, as bandits have been reportedly stealing the delicious creamy fruit. In the past five months, .
Crime is surging through New Zealand and the international demand for avocados continues to rise. Due to the shortage, avocados are selling for $4 to $7 each. As a result of the thefts, the orchards have lost about a . John Tyas, the chief executive of Avocados Australia warns that it may be
The stolen avocados are sold at small roadside shops, local sushi spots, and households. Due to the shortage and soaring demand for avocados, the avocado thieves are making significant profits. However, they may not be the best choice for buyers. The stolen avocados tend to be unripe and their skin carries toxins since a lot of them were recently sprayed, resulting in dangerous health risks if eaten.
Avocado lovers are at stake since, according Heath Shoup, an avocado packinghouse, The increasing price rate of avocados has risen from just in the past few months. Food companies such as Chipotle use a significant amount of avocados every day, and will be hurt by the rising shortage of avocados. New Zealand farmers are fighting back by installing alarm systems and automatic lights, in hopes of catching the avocado bandits.
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