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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Consumer usage and attitude tracking 25/26 (MT24201)
This project is delivering a comprehensive consumer tracking program across the Australian horticulture sector.
18 June 2025
Pest and disease management program for the Australian avocado industry (AV23017)
This project aims to build a comprehensive knowledge base to guide best practices in chemical use and resistance management for the avocado industry.
21 May 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
Regulatory support and response co-ordination (pesticides) (MT24008)
The regulatory support and response coordination project aims to provide Australian horticultural industries support to navigate complex domestic and international pesticide regulations.
6 May 2025
Avocado Packaging Research (AV24012)
This project is exploring how packaging innovations – specifically allowing consumers to pick and pack their own avocados at the point of sale- impact shopper appeal and influence purchase behaviour. It aims to understand whether this approach can improve the consumer experience and drive increased avocado sales.
14 April 2025
Avocado Industry Virtual Reality Training Program (AV24010)
This project will enhance stakeholder skills across the avocado supply chain—from orchard to retail—by delivering immersive Virtual Reality (VR) training.
31 March 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
Horticulture Impact Assessment Program 2023/24 to 2025/26 (MT24005)
Hort Innovation engages independent consultants to evaluate the impact of our R&D investments, providing insights into the type and magnitude of impacts that are being generated across the company’s strategic levy programs.
10 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 Best Practice Resource independent review (AV23021)
This project is independently reviewing the avocado industry’s Best Practice Resource (BPR) platform.
4 July 2024