Superfoods and the environment - Avocados and blueberries from South America

Superfood fruits - good for us, but bad for the environment? Growing avocados and blueberries requires a lot of water; and because they’re usually transported to Germany from other continents, that also leaves a large carbon footprint. Avocados and blueberries are marketed as superfoods in Europe....

42 min - Food & Drink - DW Documentary

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