A recent study reveals that humans began domesticating avocados 7,500 years ago in Honduras, intentionally improving the trees by selectively planting for thicker skins and larger fruits. The findings challenge the traditional view that the beginnings of farming in the Americas started with animals and cereal grains, suggesting that early agriculture may have begun with the cultivation and management of fruit-bearing trees in the jungles. Avocados have become a staple in many diets and have surged in popularity, with more than 90% consumed in the US coming from Mexico.