There are concerns a bumper Avocado harvest could lead to more supermarkets dumping produce. 

Production is up 20 percent, but hundreds of kilograms of the produce is being dumped due to cosmetic reasons, like marks on the skin. 

A service battling food waste by the major supermarkets is turning its sights to Avocados. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Farmer's Pick Founder Josh Ball about the company, and it's benefits. 

There are concerns a bumper Avocado harvest could lead to more supermarkets dumping produce. 
Production is up 20 percent, but hundreds of kilograms of the produce is being dumped due to cosmetic reasons, like marks on the skin. 
A service battling food waste by the major supermarkets is turning its sights to Avocados. 
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Farmer's Pick Founder Josh Ball about the company, and it's benefits.

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