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Chinese consumers among reasons for global avocado shortage

(Photo: Mirror)

A recent shortage of the supposed "super food" is causing outrage on social media, as it emerges that supply can't keep up with demand.

Prices have soared after poor harvests in Mexico, Peru and California, meaning Instagram-loving foodies now have to pay even more for their smashed avocado on toast.

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