The Indicator from Planet Money cover image

Southwest surprises, tariff guac shock, and fraud flourishes

The Indicator from Planet Money

00:00

The Rise of Avocado Consumption and Its Economic Implications

This chapter explores the dramatic increase in avocado consumption in the U.S., highlighting a rise from 500 million to three billion pounds annually. It examines the influence of policy changes and marketing efforts, while also addressing concerns about potential price hikes linked to tariff issues affecting Mexican imports.

Play episode from 08:07
Transcript

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app