Investment expenditure analysis
See how Avocado Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the avocado 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Avocado Fund are guided by the industry's Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). The SIP features four priority outcome areas that have been identified and agreed upon by the industry, and Hort Innovation works to invest in R&D initiatives that are aligned to these.
See how investment expenditure aligns to Strategic Investment Plan outcomes
In the interactive chart below, discover the most up-to-date information on how project expenditure in the Avocado Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
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Avocado 2026 Gulfood Tradeshow (AV25005)
This project will deliver an Australian avocado industry presence at the 2026 Gulfood Tradeshow in Dubai.
21 October 2025
Avocado market readiness and engagement program (AV25007)
This project supports the Australian avocado industry’s strategic engagement with China to build market access credentials and commercial readiness.
10 October 2025
Multi-Industry MRL Data Access and Maintenance Investment (MT25002)
This project will deliver a centralised, cross-industry Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) app to support export compliance across 17 major horticultural commodities, including avocados, cherries, berries, mangoes, melons, apples, pears, and stone fruit.
10 October 2025
Avocado International Retail Quality Benchmarking (AV24015)
This project aims to strengthen the quality and competitiveness of Australian avocados in export markets by benchmarking retail fruit quality in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.
10 October 2025
Evaluation of methyl bromide fumigation on avocado quality (AV24007)
This project will investigate how methyl bromide fumigation affects the quality and shelf life of Hass and Shepard avocados, aiming to improve post-treatment outcomes and maintain market access.
13 May 2025
Optimising Market Engagement through Business Models (AV24003)
This project aims to explore ways to make the avocado market more transparent and informed, fostering consistent quality and supply while promoting shared benefits among all participants.
28 October 2024
Chemical residue report to support Australia’s Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia (2024-2029) (MT24007)
Chemical residue report to support Australia’s Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia (2024-2029) (MT24007)What is it all about? This project will provide a report of national residue testing data to the Department of Agriculture,
10 September 2024
Avocado Japan Supermarket Tradeshow (AV23006)
This project is delivering an exhibition space for Australian avocados at the Supermarket Tradeshow in Japan in February 2024.
9 November 2023
International avocados Gulfood Tradeshow FY25 (AV23005)
This project is delivering an exhibition space for Australian avocados at the Gulfood Trade Show in Dubai in February 2024.
9 November 2023
International avocados evaluation mission (AV22018)
This project gathers reliable qualitative data about key export markets and target customers for the avocado industry, including importers and retail buyers.
22 August 2023