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Woolworths in South Africa is drawing attention for its 1kg 'Avozilla' avocado and related business challenges.

Woolworths, a major South African retailer, has attracted online interest with its promotion of the 'Avozilla,' a 1kg avocado priced at R59.99, becoming a viral item notable for its size and cost. Concurrently, the company has issued warnings about concerning consumer trends affecting its business performance, including slower profit growth influenced by factors such as the Middle East conflict and rising interest rates.