New Zealand produces premium avocados grown in a clean, temperate environment and harvested to deliver exceptional taste, quality and consistency for international markets. New Zealand avocados are recognised for their rich flavour, reliable supply windows and strong food safety systems.
The New Zealand Avocado Growers’ Association represents all export growers across the country and works alongside exporters to support global market development, quality standards, sustainability and industry promotion.
Our exporters operate under the FernMark Licence Programme, New Zealand’s official country of origin mark. The FernMark signals products that are grown, produced or made in New Zealand and meet strict standards for authenticity, trust and provenance.
Our Exporters
Avanza
Darling Group
Website – www.darlinggroup.co.nz
Contact: Shaun McKone
Sales Manager
+61 448 455 366
At Darling Group, we are a vertically integrated, family-owned business from New Zealand with a focus on premium avocado and citrus supply. Our foundation lies in the rich soils and coastal climate of New Zealand, where we’ve grown our reputation for quality, integrity, and innovation in fresh produce.
We specialise in delivering a reliable, 12-month supply of avocados and citrus to global markets, leveraging a carefully developed sourcing and marketing network across key supply regions. With New Zealand as our home base for avocados and the cornerstone of our offering, we complement our own supply with trusted partnerships and grower relationships across both hemispheres. Our year-round supply is underpinned by origins in New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Mexico, and the USA — allowing us to meet market demand with flexibility and consistency.
Our vertically integrated model ensures quality and control from orchard to market, supported by post-harvest infrastructure and a hands-on approach every step of the way.
Darling Group has employees based in New Zealand, Australia, Shanghai (China), and California (USA) — giving us local expertise and global reach to service our customers and partners with agility.
We are proud to be a licensed holder of the New Zealand Government’s FernMark, a globally recognised symbol of trust, authenticity, and quality. This official country-of-origin mark reinforces our commitment to excellence and assures trade partners and consumers that New Zealand avocados are grown to the highest standards.
Whether you’re looking for premium avocados or citrus at scale, or a partner who understands the importance of long-term relationships, Darling Group is ready to grow with you.
Freshmax
Fresh Solutions
Contact: Marie Nelmes
marie@freshsolutionsgroup.co.nz
Phone +64-22-350-3902
Fresh Solutions Group works with large scale, professionally managed, high density modern style avocado farms. This means all fruit in each shipment will look, handle and ripen consistently. Our Honeytree Farms brand is sort after in our main markets following five years of reliable quality arrivals.
JP Exports
NZ Avocado Group
Website
Key contacts
Jarrod Redwood, CEO jarrod@nzavocadogroup.nz +64 (0)27 200 0295
Benjamin Lay, Global Sales Manager ben@nzavocadogroup.nz +64 (0)21 477 108
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Seeka
Website: seeka.co.nz
Key contacts: 07 573 0303
These companies collectively represent all of New Zealand’s avocado export supply and have extensive experience supplying international markets.
Why partner with Avocados from New Zealand
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Premium fruit grown in ideal growing conditions
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Trusted food safety and traceability systems
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Counter-seasonal supply opportunities
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Strong industry collaboration and marketing support
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FernMark recognised country of origin assurance
If you are interested in sourcing New Zealand avocados or learning more about supply opportunities, our exporters would welcome the opportunity to connect.
If you would like to discuss the New Zealand avocado industry, market opportunities or how we can support your business, you are also welcome to connect directly with Brad Siebert, CEO, New Zealand Avocado Growers’ Association.
brad.sibert@nzavocado.co.nz or connect on LinkedIn
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