Queensland the Smart State Avocado market in the European Union Asian markets for horticulture initiative – a Queensland export program – Avocado market in the European Union Asian markets for horticulture initiative – a Queensland export program – Principal investigator Clinton McGrath DPI&F Trade and Investment Research Support Team Nick Macleod, Devinka Wanigesekera, Brett Tucker, Leath Stewart, Prue Tatt and Peter Smith Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries • Queensland The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) seeks to maximise the economic potential of Queensland’s primary industries on a sustainable basis. This publication has been compiled by the Trade, Markets and Investment Unit. While every care has been taken in preparing these publications, the State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for decisions or actions taken as a result of any data, information, statement or advice, expressed or implied, contained in this report. © The State of Queensland, Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries 2008. Copyright protects this material. Except as permitted by the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), reproduction by any means (photocopying, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise), making available online, electronic transmission or other publication of this material is prohibited without the prior written permission of the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Queensland. Copyright inquiries should be addressed to: Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Unit Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries GPO Box 46 Brisbane Qld 4001 or copyright@dpi.qld.gov.au Tel: +61 7 3404 6999 Table of contents Acknowledgements … iv Executive summary …5 Project overview …6 Opportunities for exports to the EU …7 Australian avocado industry
