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The American Restaurant Association reports the wholesale price of avocados has risen 125 percent so far this year.
Last week, a standard box of 48 avocados sold for $83.75, an increase from $37.25 in January.
"My bet is that it's the highest ever," said David Maloni, ARA's president.
The ARA cited a weak harvest this year and increased demand.
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