Avocado Wars: Morrisons slashes price of 'wonky' fruit

Tesco responds by selling their own 'perfectly formed' avocados for less

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Despite the worldwide surge in prices for the exotic fruit, Morrisons have slashed the price of their avocados. The grocer will now sell "misshapen and superficially blemished" fruits for a third of their average price.

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