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The Awesome Avocado
Avocado has experienced an impressive increase in demand in the last few years, due in part to its global recognition as a superfood because of its health benefits, along with changing trends toward more plant-based diets. With the novel coronavirus changing people’s eating habits further, bacon is out, and avocado is in.
2023. New Zealand currently produces just 2 percent of the global supply but is the ninth largest international avocado exporter. There are over 4,000 hectares of avocado trees planted in New Zealand, primarily in the Bay of Plenty and Northland. The industry is confident there is market demand across the export and New Zealand market provided it continues to produce high quality avocados that meet consumer needs. Avocados might be traditionally enjoyed in summer; however, with new innovations such as frozen products coming onto the market, Kiwi consumers can expect to enjoy Avos all year round.
More Than Just Guacamole
Spread on toast like green butter or blended into guacamole might be the go-to favourites when it comes to Avocados, however, chefs and home cooks are experimenting with the versatility of this super fruit. Here are three Avocado Creations that have recently gone viral on social media.
Avocado Burger Buns
ACCORDING TO TRANSPARENCY MARKET RESEARCH (TMR), the global avocado market was valued at US$13.64 bn in 2018 and is predicted to attain an overall value of US$21.56 bn by 2026. Avocados are one of the foods that have seen a surprising price surge around the world since the COVID-19 outbreak. When lockdown measures first went into effect, farmers in Mexico, the world’s top avocado producer, started slowing harvest activities, anticipating a demand drop-off. It turns out, however, that avocado on toast and guacamole are proving to
be stay-at-home favourites. Demand has been much higher than growers were expecting, and that has sent prices surging. Production areas were concentrated in Central and South America, but as consumption is growing everywhere, it has caused a larger number of countries to invest heavily in avocado production. Currently, more than 80 percent of the world’s avocado production is in the hands of 11 countries. Locally, the avocado industry is vibrant in Aotearoa. Sales are predicted to be at $280m by
The brainchild of US-based Colette Dike, whether it’s for gluten-free customers, those on a low-carb diet, or to simply celebrate the fruit this idea could be a game-changer on burger menus.
The Avocado Truffle
Try stuffing an avocado with goats cheese then coating in herbs or crushed nuts to create a mouthwatering treat on a snack menu or as a side dish.
Avocado Fries
Oh, that’s right, you can deep fry this fruit, pair with a homemade chipotle mayo to go with the Mexican theme.
PLANT-BASED
Angel Bay’s plant-based patty. Made with a delicious blend of pumpkin, carrot, spinach, onion and red pepper; this patty will help you cater to specific dietary requirements. Perfect as a burger filling or centre plate option, it’s a versatile addition to your menu. • • • • •
Packed full of real veggies No added gluten, egg, soy or milk products No added flavours, colours or preservatives Individually frozen 40 patties per carton
Contact your distributor or Angel Bay rep to order, or go to: www.angelbay.co.nz
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