Quality standards for Growers, Harvesters, Packers and Exporters covering all aspects of growing, handling and exporting avocados.

The Quality Manual for the 2024-25 season is now available. If you have any questions, please contact NZ Avocado’s Industry Systems Manager by clicking here.

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Download the Quality Manual below

Quality Manual- full version

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Quality Manual: Part 1 – Cover, Contents and Introduction

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Quality Manual: Part 2 – Grower Responsibilities

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Quality Manual: Part 3 – Agrichemical information for avocados

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Quality Manual: Part 4 – Contract Harvester Responsibilities

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Quality Manual: Part 5 – Packer Responsibilities

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Quality Manual: Part 6 – Exporter Responsibilities

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Quality Manual: Part 7 – Packaging

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Quality Manual: Part 8 – Export Maturity Standards

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Quality Manual: Part 9 – Food Safety Programme

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Quality Manual: Part 10 – NZ Market Guidelines

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