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News Articles: avocados

A worker packs avocados at a plant in Uruapan, Michoacan state, Mexico, Feb. 9, 2024.

U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico

Threats and violence against inspectors have caused the U.S. to suspend inspections in the past. California growers question Mexico's inspectors would be better equipped to withstand the pressure.

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  • The Associated Press
Inspections on avocados from Mexico's Michoacán state were paused for almost a week after an agricultural inspector received a verbal threat. But on Friday, the U.S. Embassy said inspections would continue, allowing avocado shipments to resume.

Avocado shipments from Mexico are resuming after the U.S. lifts its ban

The U.S. had halted inspections of avocados from Mexico on Saturday, after a USDA inspector received a verbal threat.

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By:
  • Deepa Shivaram
A worker selects avocados at a packing plant in Uruapan, Mexico. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has temporarily suspended inspection of avocados from this region of Mexico after one inspector was threatened.

Why we'll probably see avocado prices rise soon in the U.S.

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture put a temporary suspension on avocados from Mexico after an inspector received a threat. Experts say it might lead to a change in supply and cost.

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By:
  • Deepa Shivaram