A painstaking study of an archaeology site in western Honduras showed just how far back the avocado has been farmed.

They are a type of climacteric fruit ... The characteristic buttery texture and flavor of avocados form during ripening. Avocado producers often cover avocados in wax to reduce water loss ...

Two main avocado varieties are available: Hass and Fuerte. The Hass variety has a knobbly purple-black exterior and a creamy-textured, richly flavoured interior; the Fuerte variety has a smooth ...

This green fruit is essential to make guac to go along with your tortilla chips when you're watching all those college bowl games; it is a key ingredient for avocado tacos, and they make ...