Australian firm the Avocado Export Company (AEC) was formed in May 2009 by a group of growers, packers and marketers representing around half of all avocado production in the country.
Based in Brisbane, Queensland, the company offers quality, volume and year-round supply of avocados to all international markets.
The AEC is currently exporting numerous airfreight and reefer containers of Auspak Avocados to customers in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
General manager of the AEC Louis Grey said the company had enjoyed an incredibly successful Shepard season this year, with actual export numbers reaching more than three times the original estimated figures.
He added that every AEC customer is offered free training in the handling and merchandising of avocados to maximise consumer satisfaction, and this project was launched in conjunction with the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI).
'We're running programmes with importers, wholesalers and retailers. In Singapore we've committed to training funded by the DEEDI global markets initiative,' Mr Grey told Fruitnet.com.
'We're trying to make sure that consumers get the best out of our avocados.'
Approximately 281 participants have already attended training programmes in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Training is currently underway in Hong Kong, with Thailand and the Middle East scheduled for the coming months.
'Our continued supply of quality avocados, and support to our customer base in South East Asia has opened new market opportunities in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, we are very excited for the future,' said Mr Grey.
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