R&D projects
Discover avocado levy investments into Avocado Fund R&D initiatives
The avocado levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Avocado Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Global foodservice opportunities for Australian avocados (AV24013)
This project explored the foodservice potential of Australian avocados in priority non-protocol markets.
21 January 2026
Woolworths avocado retail education, training andmerchandising FY25 (AV24014)
This project delivered a national avocado retail education, quality and merchandising program to improve the in‑store experience for shoppers and lifting outcomes for growers.
14 November 2025
Consumer usage and attitude tracking 2023/24 (MT23201)
The Hort IQ Usage and Perceptions Tracker was a continuous monitor of Australian consumer attitudes and behaviours relating to fresh produce. It aims to provide Hort Innovation and its associated stakeholders with a view on important consumer metrics, which can inform strategic decisions.
4 July 2025
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook (MT21006)
The Australian Horticultural Statistics Handbook was established in 2015 to provide a comprehensive and reliable source of statistical data for the Australian horticulture industry. It was developed in response to the industry’s need for more detailed, timely, and accessible insights into production, trade, and market trends.
9 April 2022
Educating health professionals on the nutrition and health benefits of avocados (AV20003)
This project educated health professionals about the nutrition and health benefits of avocados to encourage their recommendation and ultimately increase the purchase and consumption of Australian avocados.
8 April 2025
Avocado market access and trade development (AV20004)
This project transformed the Australian avocado export industry by expanding existing markets, accessing new ones, and building industry capacity to support the rapid increase in avocado production.
17 March 2021
Avocado retail education 2024 (AV23007)
This project addressed the barriers to consumers purchasing Australian avocados, including concerns over poor quality (ripeness at time of purchase, goes off too quickly, poor quality, bruises early) and limited knowledge among retail staff about varietal attributes, correct handling, storage, ripening, and display of avocados in-store.
23 January 2024
Avocado claims testing - domestic research 2024/25 (AV24001)
This project is identifying the most compelling health claims that can drive avocado purchases among Australian consumers, especially light buyers.
10 December 2024
Developing a strategy for long-term sustainability of avocado production in Australia (AV23016)
This project delivered the first coordinated sustainability strategy for the Australian avocado industry, giving growers and supply‑chain partners a clear pathway to understand, measure and improve their sustainability performance.
5 December 2025
Asia Fruit Logistica (AM24001)
Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) 2024 welcomed over 13,000 visitors from more than 70 countries, showcasing innovative products and services from over 760 exhibitors. Australian participation shone under the Grown in Good Nature banner, with the levy-funded Australian Avocados campaign winning the ‘Marketing Campaign of the Year’ award for its impactful efforts across seven countries.
21 June 2024