US resumes avocado imports from Mexico
Washington (AFP) - Avocado imports from the western Mexican state of Michoacan have resumed following a week-long suspension after steps were taken to ensure the safety of American inspectors, the US government said Friday. Shipments were halted after a US inspector received a threatening phone call a week ago, prompting fears among lovers of guacamole and avocado toast that prices could spike. But the US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) said security and industry organizations "have enacted additional measures that enhance safety for APHIS' inspectors working in the field." ...