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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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
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
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
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
International avocado Gulfood Tradeshow FY23 (AV22013)
This project delivered the Australian Avocados presence at Gulfood 2023.
23 January 2024
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
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