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Both guacamole and hummus are nutrient-dense dips that can be part of a healthy diet, with guacamole being higher in healthy fats and hummus offering more protein. Experts suggest making these dips at home to control ingredients and avoid excess sodium and additives. The health benefits of each dip also depend on what they are paired with, such as vegetables instead of chips.
A customer at a Michigan Chipotle shot a 21-year-old employee following a dispute over guacamole, as captured in videos shared on social media. Witnesses described the altercation, with the suspect fleeing the scene and later being tracked down by police. Chipotle released a statement expressing concern for the injured employee and is cooperating with the authorities in the investigation. The motive for the shooting has not been fully disclosed, but police have confirmed it was related to a disagreement over guacamole.
Chipotle is offering free guacamole on National Avocado Day 2023. Customers can use the promo code AVO2023 on the Chipotle app or website, but the deal is only valid for Chipotle rewards members and not available for in-store purchases or third-party delivery apps. The retail price of guacamole at Chipotle can reach up to $4.
Chipotle is testing a new avocado processing robot called Autocado, developed in collaboration with automation solutions company Vebu. The robot cuts, cores, and peels avocados, reducing guacamole prep time by 50%. Chipotle plans to roll out Autocado to one of its restaurants later this year. This is the second robot being tested by Chipotle, following the introduction of Chippy, a robot that makes tortilla chips. The company sees automation and AI as having "endless possibilities" and is exploring their potential through its Cultivate Next fund. Chipotle's shares have risen nearly 48% this year.