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Avocados and Cartels in the Supply Chain | Wilmington News
Avocados aren’t just a snack—they’re a battleground. California’s 3,000 family farms generate $1.5 billion and thousands of jobs, but face fierce competition from Mexico, where cartels are extorting growers—some paying $10K daily to ship fruit. Over 1,500 soldiers were deployed to secure shipments amid cartel violence, raising alarms about how much of our avocado dollars might fund crime. While U.S. farms meet strict safety and labor standards, the global supply chain’s shadows threaten our food’s integrity—and our wallets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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