R&D projects

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

• Completed project
• International trade and markets

Industry level life cycle assessment (LCA) of Australian avocado production (AV23015)

This project delivered the first industry‑wide environmental life cycle assessment of Australian avocado production.

26 February 2026

China market study tour (AV23012)

This project supported the avocado industry’s long-term goal of achieving technical market access for Australian avocados to China through a study tour to gather critical information and develop relationships with key stakeholders.

14 May 2025

• Avocado Fund
• International trade and markets

International eLearning retail program (AV22017 and MT22501)

This project delivered an engaging and informative online course that educates retail employees from key export countries about Australian produce.

4 March 2024

• Avocado Fund
• Citrus Fund
• Table Grape Fund
• Completed project
• Training and education
• International trade and markets

Comms evaluation deep dive modules 23/24 (MT23202)

This investment examined the impact of Hort Innovation’s marketing campaigns for the apple and pear, avocado, banana, mango and mushroom categories.

3 February 2026

Avocados Asia Fruit Logistica 2023 (AV23002)

This project delivered the Australian Avocados presence at Asia Fruit Logistica 2023.

23 January 2024

• Avocado Fund
• Completed project
• International trade and markets

International avocado Gulfood Tradeshow FY23 (AV22013)

This project delivered the Australian Avocados presence at Gulfood 2023.

23 January 2024

• Avocado Fund
• Completed project
• International trade and markets

Inter-seasonal irregular bearing (AV23000)

This project built new knowledge to help manage irregular bearing in avocados by targeting summer fruit drop, a major cause of yield variability.

3 October 2025

Avocado Japan Supermarket Tradeshow (AV23006)

This project delivered an Australian avocado industry presence at the 2025 Supermarket Trade Show (SMTS) in Japan.

25 February 2025