The European device elicited surprise and amusement from Mexican social media users. The post How do you tell if an avocado is ripe? German supermarket tech inspires Mexican jokes appeared first on Mexico News Daily
A German supermarket has introduced an avocado scanner using near-infrared technology to determine ripeness, developed by OneThird. This innovation has sparked humorous reactions in Mexico, where social media users joke that such technology is unnecessary, as Mexicans instinctively know an avocado's ripeness. Traditional methods like wrapping avocados in newspaper are highlighted. Despite the humor, the scanner could boost global demand for avocados, with Mexico being a major exporter, having shipped over $3.1 billion worth in 2024.
