Happy munching: The Tipline for 16 September 2020

Today is both Mexican Independence Day and National Guacamole Day, which we’re guessing is no coincidence. Mexico is the world’s leading avocado producer and exporter, harvesting some 2.2 million tonnes of the fruit in 2018. Given the current pandemic predicament, we can’t be in Philadelphia to cover the Federal Trade Commission’s challenge to Jefferson Health’s acquisition of Albert Einstein Healthcare Network. But at least we can enjoy some chips and guac as we listen to the hearing. We promise to place our phones on mute so you are unable to hear the crunching.