Avocados Australia

19/06/2026

🥑 Premium avocados don’t stay in perfect condition by accident.

A new case study video from Queensland Agriculture shows how growers and packers are managing quality risks across the avocado supply chain, from packhouse to market.

Featuring The Avocado Collective, the video highlights practical changes helping keep fruit in top condition for customers here and overseas.

🤝 Watch the video to see industry and government collaboration in action.

📩 Keep an eye on your inbox – our members will receive access to a full suite of resources from this project very soon!

The Serviced Supply Chains II (AM21000) project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the avocado research and development levy, and contributions from the Australian Government.

Discover how The Avocado Collective (TAC) is tackling real-world su...

11/06/2026

Australian fruits, local flavours, future chefs. 🥑🍇🍑

At UOW Malaysia, 87 students and lecturers explored Australian avocados, table grapes and summerfruit through tasting and chef-led inspiration.

A standout moment was the masterclass, where Australian avocado was reimagined in Malaysian-inspired dishes.
It was a great reminder that Australian fruits can bring creativity, flavour and versatility to local recipes.

Funded by the ASEAN-Australia Centre, the project helps strengthen Australia–Southeast Asia connections through food, education and cultural exchange.

Thanks to UOW Malaysia, Chef Arieff, Chef Shahrir, Chef Annuar, and all students and lecturers who joined the session.

04/06/2026

It’s been a big few days here in Adelaide! 🌿🥑

From checking out the latest innovations on the trade show floor, to hearing about some of the big challenges and opportunities facing our sector, Hort Connections has been an incredible opportunity for us all to learn, build relationships and keep the important conversations going.

It’s been great to see so many of you here!

Hort Innovation

02/06/2026

Yesterday over 145+ industry delegates came together for Avo Connections 2026 to discuss the ideas, innovations and opportunities shaping the future of the Australian avocado industry.

We explored…
🥑 Where to next for the Australian avocado Industry – we dove into all things demographics, geoeconomics and consumer trends, and what they mean for our industry.

🤖 What the tech?! 4 innovators pitched to an expert panel on the latest and emerging horticulture research and technology.

🌱 Australian Avocados domestic and international marketing program activity

🧑‍🍳 Fresh insights and food for thought on the latest culinary opportunities, challenges and shifts in food service.

Thank you to all of our Avo Connections speakers and for everyone who came along!

Hort Innovation | Applied Horticultural Research

01/06/2026

The Australian avocado industry has today launched a virtual reality (VR) supply chain training program, partnering with Woolworths on retail training components, to support consistent handling from orchard to retail shelf🥑🥽

Funded by Hort Innovation through the avocado research and development levy, with contributions from the Australian Government, the Australian Avocado Industry Virtual Reality Training Program (AV24010) uses VR scenarios to simulate real-world environments across the supply chain, from orchard through to retail in-store handling.

Accessible via VR headsets, mobile and tablet, the program provides a consistent, scalable way to upskill workers and embed best-practice handling at every stage, to deliver high quality and consistent Australian avocados. The program will be available from 1 July 2026 to growers, packhouses and each Woolworths store across Australia.

Read the full story: bit.ly/4ubGr98
Express your interest in the VR headsets: bit.ly/4dUpAl8



Hort Innovation | Woolworths | Reservoir Partners | Start Beyond

01/06/2026

Avo Connections 2026 is officially underway this morning — and we’re excited to dive into what’s next for the Australian avocado industry 🥑

From the latest in consumer and demographic trends, to horticulture tech and research, and the shifts and challenges shaping culinary trends - it’s set to be a big day of insights and ideas! 💡



Hort Innovation

29/05/2026

Our Australian Avocados food truck rolled back into Hong Kong this month, serving up delicious avocado smoothies and bringing the creamy goodness of Hass avos to some of the city’s busiest locations. 🥑

Even with rainy weather, the truck stayed highly visible and kept drawing a crowd.
Plenty of foot traffic, consumer engagement, and photo-worthy moments were helped along by a playful fluffy koala paw.

📍 Stops included Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui and Whampoa, helping us connect with consumers across key precincts in Hong Kong.

✨ Highlights from the activation:
• 1,200 samples distributed
• 101,000+ foot traffic reached
• 165,000+ ‘out-of-home’ exposure interactions



Hort Innovation

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘺.

21/05/2026

⏰ One day, 20+ expert speakers, and a room full of passionate people shaping the future of Australian avocado industry.

Tickets for Avo Connections close this week - don’t miss these sessions and more:

🥑 Where to Next for the Australian Avocado Industry? – with our outgoing CEO John Tyas and incoming CEO Milton Bazley, leading demographer Simon Kuestenmacher from The Demographics Group, and geoeconomics expert Prof. Darren Lim from The Australian National University.

💡 What The Tech!? – 5 innovative technologies with potential application for the avocado industry. 10 minute pitches and 1 expert panel to answer your questions.

🧑‍🍳 Fresh Insights from Foodservice – chefs Adam Moore, Audra Morrice, Kane Pollard and Morco Fresh's Nicholas Moraitis on what's shifting in the channel.

Details

📍 Adelaide Convention Centre

📅 1 June 2026 | 9.15am – 4.15pm

🎟️ Free tickets + travel subsidies available

Don't miss it. Grab your ticket → bit.ly/4v4Hk4j

Don’t forget Hort Connections follows this event → bit.ly/4tKViYc

19/05/2026

How can avocado growers build more resilient orchards and improve fruit quality? 🥑

That was the driving question behind yesterday’s 2026 Central NSW Regional Avocado Forum in Port Macquarie.

Growers, presenters and industry stakeholders came together for a practical program that explored:

📣 Latest updates on national production, market growth and export trends.

🌳 The new avocado pest & disease project – an update on where it’s up to and what it will deliver for growers.

🪰 Fly pollination research and the potential for alternative managed pollinators to support avocado production.

🥑 Fruit robustness with how the balance between calcium and nitrogen can influence fruit quality and improve resilience.

📊 What data can help growers understand orchard performance, costs and profitability.

Grower discussions during the round robins created valuable opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and sharing practical insights from across the region.

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the discussion throughout the day, KMH Avocados for hosting the orchard walk at Cooperabung, and our presenters Jay Anderson, Raylea Rowbottom, Stuart Irvine-Brown and James Beveridge.

The forum was delivered as part of the Avocado Industry Development and Extension Project (AV23010).

Queensland Agriculture | Applied Horticultural Research seedPurity | RMCG | Southern Cross University

18/05/2026

💡 An article from Avocados Australia industry partner Teleo Immigration Lawyers on employing skilled international workers.

If you missed it in the 24 April edition of Guacamole, here’s a quick snapshot of the key insights for avocado businesses and employers 👇

✔️ Current visa options available for employing skilled international workers

✔️ Important considerations for businesses looking to fill workforce gaps

✔️ Insights into sponsorship pathways and eligibility requirements

✔️ Practical information to help employers navigate the process

Read the full article here: bit.ly/4eNZ6np