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The Curious Minds: Knowledge in a Nutshell · Apr 4, 2025 · 8 min

Avocados

In this episode of The Curious Minds: Knowledge in a Nutshell, we trace the path of the avocado from ancient forests to global brunch tables. Discover how this fruit became a $15 billion global trade, why it’s called “green gold”, and how its supply chain is shaped by logistics, climate, and even organized crime. It’s a story of agriculture, economics, and a fruit that changed the world.

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In this episode of The Curious Minds: Knowledge in a Nutshell, we trace the path of the avocado from ancient forests to global brunch tables. Discover how this fruit became a $15 billion global trade, why it’s called “green gold”, and how its supply chain is shaped by logistics, climate, and even organized crime. It’s a story of agriculture, economics, and a fruit that changed the world.