A mince pie is a small British fruit-based mincemeat sweet pie traditionally served during the Christmas season.Its ingredients are traceable to the 13th century, when returning European crusaders brought with them Middle Eastern recipes containing meats, fruits and spices.he early mince pie was known by several names, including mutton pie, shrid pie and Christmas pie.
Escobedo took a look at avocado sales and retail prices through mid-June and said he found that average U.S. retail avocado prices as of June 14 actually had declined 6.5% compared to a year earlier. Last year, the average retail price of an avocado was $1.10, he said. This year, itâs $1.03. For the four weeks ending June 14, prices dropped 13.8%, he said. âYouâre seeing tremendous velocity at retail,â he said. During that four-week period, sales of retail units were up 27.2% in the U.S. In California, the nationâs largest market, avocado sales were up 28.5%.
The Big Island's avocado industry provides the majority of the state's avocado market supply. In 1990, 900,000 lb of avocados were harvested in Hawaii, while 529,000 were inshipped. The local avocado supply is even larger when home production is considered.Canada is not concerned with fruit flies and accepts Hawaii avocados. In 1990, Hawaii exported 19,500 lb of avocados directly to Canada at an FAS value of $22,900. California and Mexico are the major suppliers to Canada's market.he Big Island's avocado industry provides the majority of the state's avocado market supply. In 1990, 900,000 lb of avocados were harvested in Hawaii, while 529,000 were inshipped. The local avocado supply is even larger when home production is considered.