Mexican avocado industry expansion drives deforestation, water scarcity, and faces accusations of false sustainability claims.

The rapidly expanding Mexican avocado industry, driven by US demand, faces accusations of water scarcity, deforestation, and links to organized crime. A gold rush in the avocado industry is contributing to deforestation in Mexico, with the Organic Consumers Association filing lawsuits against two US importers for marketing Mexican avocados as "sustainable" or "responsibly sourced." Avocado exports to the US have increased by 48% since 2019, accounting for 80% of Mexico's export value.

August 06, 2024
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