The tale of Chaga's avocados

From Judith Krauss February 18, 2020

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Jonas Cromwell's story reflects on the interesting nature of how avocados became food in the northern highlands of Tanzania, Kilimanjaro region - what was once regarded as butter for dogs has now become the butter for the nation; and how the very gendered nature of its consumption in the past, mirrors its current trade. The story also reflect on how power inequalities in the avocado trade result in food waste.

Tags: tanzaniaavocadospower inequalitiesglobal southgenderagricultureitunesu

Appears In: Tales from the Global South - Research storytelling

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