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Default Exotic fruits, why hard to find?

On Sat, 30 May 2009 06:50:28 -1000, pure kona >
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>And don't get me started on avocados. Hawaii grows tons of especially
>yummy ones and they could stand 2or 3 days in transit when fully
>mature, but you know- California won't let us ship them out of Hawaii.
>Would ruin the pathetic Haas market for them.


I think it has more to do with disease and insects - Hawaii has to be
even more careful with imports.

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