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Wednesday 02 September 2026

Avocado

Fernmark first for avocado industry 7th August 2025 /

Fernmark first for avocado industry

New Zealand’s avocado exporters have joined forces to secure a collective FernMark Licence – a horticulture sector first.


NZ avocado production expected to lift 21st July 2025

NZ avocado production expected to lift

New Zealand avocado production is expected to see an uptick in production volumes after a challenging two years, according to a new report by food and agri banking specialist Rabobank.


DMS Progrowers’ $50m packhouse investment 1st October 2024 /

DMS Progrowers’ $50m packhouse investment

Bay of Plenty orchard management and post-harvest company DMS Progrowers has upgrading its avocado packhouse plant, taking its investment over five-years to $50m.


NZ avocado crop down 35% post-Cyclone 27th June 2024 /

NZ avocado crop down 35% post-Cyclone

New Zealand’s avocado industry has had a challenging season with the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle hitting crop yield and quality, according to Rabobank’s Global Avocado Update 2024


Avocado grower launches NZ tourism first to combat low prices 12th December 2023 /

Avocado grower launches NZ tourism first to combat low prices

Low prices for avocados prompted the launch of New Zealand’s first tour experience of the tasty fruit, says orchard owner Tim Rosamond.


Avocado season runs short – FSNI 15th May 2023 /

Avocado season runs short – FSNI

There are fewer avocados on supermarket shelves this month because the avocado season has run short, according to Foodstuffs North Island produce merchandise manager, Brigit Corson.


NZ avocado industry ‘demonstrates tiaki’ – govt 4th April 2023 /

NZ avocado industry ‘demonstrates tiaki’ – govt

New Zealand’s avocado industry is committed to economic and environmental sustainability, says Associate Minister of Agriculture Meka Whaitiri.


World Avocado Congress to hit Auckland 31st March 2023 /

World Avocado Congress to hit Auckland

The 10th World Avocado Congress is to be held at the Aotea Centre in Auckland next week, running from April 2-5.


The ‘golden age is over’ avocado expert warns ahead of Auckland congress 13th February 2023 /

The ‘golden age is over’ avocado expert warns ahead of Auckland congress

The growth potential of the avocado market remains very strong, however, production is developing too quickly now, according to international researcher Eric Imbert.


Weather will impact avocado exports, possibly kiwifruit – Seeka 2nd February 2023 /

Weather will impact avocado exports, possibly kiwifruit – Seeka

Produce exporter Seeka has warned that the heavy rain hitting the North Island will have an impact on avocado exports and possibly the kiwifruit harvest, which starts in March.


For sale sign hoisted over Northland avocado farm 2nd March 2022 /

For sale sign hoisted over Northland avocado farm

An award-winning avocado orchard in Northland is up for sale.


Northland avocado orchard on the block 3rd August 2021 /

Northland avocado orchard on the block

Northland avocado orchard known as the Broadhurst portfolio is up for sale by tender, closing 4pm August 26.