We went to 'Avocado Con,' where you can try avocado ice cream, pizza, and cupcakes
Mar 21, 2017, 21:16 IST
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Avocados have a special place in America's hearts and stomachs.
The country's appetite for the rich, buttery fruit (yes, avocado is a fruit) has nearly quadrupled since 2000, according to data from the Hass Avocado Board. Americans consume about 4.25 billion avocados every year, despite shortages sending prices sky-high at grocery stores.
On March 19, San Franciscans gathered for the Bay Area's first ever Avocado Con, a celebration of all things avocado. Take a look.