Guacamole lovers around the globe are all too familiar with the panic and desperation that descends when realizing that their avocados won’t magically ripen in the hour left before taco night. But you ...

A new avocado scanner uses infrared technology to determine ripeness, helping shoppers pick the perfect fruit without squeezing or bruising it. The machines are currently being tested in Tesco stores ...

A certain sense of joy comes with cutting into a perfectly ripe avocado. You twist it open, feast your eyes on that smooth, beautiful green flesh, and simply have to show someone — either in person or ...

An Australian-first avocado "ripeness scanner" is being trialled, with the aim of telling customers exactly when their avocados will be ready to eat.

If you find yourself hoping for the best every time you slice into an avocado, we get it. Take the guesswork out of shopping for them with this simple test.

There's nothing worse than slicing into a spoiled avocado.

These expert-backed tips show you how to safely identify peak ripeness — no squeezing allowed. Lisa Futterman is a food, dining, spirits, beverage, and travel writer. She has cooked professionally for ...