• Linkerbaan@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    Until you go on vacation to a “poor” country where it suddenly costs virtually nothing.

    Are Avocados a conspiracy?

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      7 months ago

      Avocados spoil quickly, so they have to be transported faster. That means the further you get from the source, the more expensive they are.

      More durable produce can be shipped slower, or can sit on the shelf longer, making it less expensive.