Over the last decade, the demand for the nutrient-rich avocado has boomed globally. Avocados are berries and have the highest protein and oil content of any fruit. This ‘superfood’ that has greenish or yellowish flesh with a buttery consistency, is also called "green gold". But in South Africa's quiet tropical town of Tzaneen, the global boom has led to a scourge of avocado theft. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6​​​​​​​ Visit https://www.thehindu.com/​​​​​​​ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz​​​​​​​ Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu​​​​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/