R&D projects

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

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

International avocados Gulfood Tradeshow FY25 (AV23005)

This project delivered an Australian avocado industry presence at the 2025 Gulfood Trade Show in Dubai and strengthened international engagement for the sector, particularly in Middle Eastern markets.

16 March 2025

International avocados Middle East study tour (AV23004)

This project coordinated the avocado industry’s presence at the Gulfood tradeshows in 2024 and 2025, as well as in-market visits that address the industry’s current needs.

5 May 2025

• Avocado Fund
• Completed project
• International trade and markets

Chemical residue report to support Australia’s Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia (MT23000) (MT23002)

This project provided a report of national residue testing data to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) for their utilisation in renewal of Australia’s Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia.

9 November 2023

• Avocado Fund
• Cherry Fund
• Citrus Fund
• Onion Fund
• Persimmon Fund
• Strawberry Fund
• Table Grape Fund
• Vegetable Fund
• Completed project
• Blueberry Fund
• International trade and markets

Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) 2023 updates (MT23001)

This project delivered the 2023 Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) for each of the following industries: almond, avocado, banana, berry, lychee, macadamia, melon, olive, onion, papaya, passionfruit, pineapple and summerfruit.

3 June 2025