The Avocado Debate
Whether smashed on toast or hailed as a super-food, the avocado has taken the world by storm, but what are the environmental and social impacts of this trendy fruit?
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Honor May Eldridge has worked on sustainable food policy for the past decade in both the USA and the UK. During this time, she has focused on the environmental and social impact of agricultural systems and produced a wealth of reports and briefings for political and civil society audiences. She has worked both in and out of government, including for the Food Standards Agency, Sustainable Food Trust, the Soil Association, and the Center for Food Safety.
"This book is a desperately needed examination into the extensive impact that our food system has on our planet."
Randy Hayes, Founder of Rainforest Action Network
"Every food that we eat has an impact on our planet and our society. The Avocado Debate is a timely consideration of the journey of one fruit."
Vicki Hird, author of Rebugging the Planet
"The Avocado Debate is a much-needed examination of the far-ranging impact that one food can have on our society and our planet."
Rob Percival, author of The Meat Paradox
"Honor Eldridge's exploration of questions around global food trade and sustainability is both needed and timely."
Patrick Holden, Founder of the Sustainable Food Trust
"The Avocado Debate highlights the complexity of the fruit's production and the environmental and social impact that they have on our planet"
Professor Ruben Sommaruga, Professor of Ecology at the University of Innsbruck
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