Avocados have been grown in the Central American tropics since at least 750 BC, according to the California Avocado Commission. California didn’t get its first avocado trees until the 1800s. Only one ...

The history of California avocado production begins in Mexico. In 1911, a nurseryman in Altadena enlisted the assistance of a Mexico City resident in searching out desirable avocado varieties. Soon, ...

Avocados are a favorite among many for their creamy consistency and healthy fats. The most common types of avocados found in grocery stores across the U.S., Hass and fuerte varieties, are typically ...

Woman holding an avocado in her hand against a blurred background of avocados - Oscar Wong/Getty Images It feels like avocados exploded in popularity a few years ago. I'm a millennial, and growing up, ...

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Given avocado’s popularity today, it’s hard to believe that we came close to not having them in our supermarkets at all. In my new book “Avocado: A Global History,” I explain how the avocado survived ...

Miriam Morua, a biological science graduate student at Cal State Fullerton with a specialization in plant physiology, is looking to find the most efficient way to irrigate plants. The hope is to ...

Given avocado’s popularity today, it’s hard to believe that we came close to not having them in our supermarkets at all. In my book “Avocado: A Global History,” I explain how the avocado survived a ...

CHANDLER, AZ — If you like beer and have a thing for avocados, you’ll want to tap into Patent 139 Brewing Co. in the city of Chandler. The new brewery will have some staple items like wings, burgers, ...

Holy guacamole, it’s peak avocado season in California. Americans are eating more avocados than ever, especially the Hass variety, which was created in California. California’s own There are more than ...