History

The New Zealand Avocado Promotion Association (NZAPA) was established in 1980 for the purpose of organising promotion for New Zealand Avocados as well tackling other issues such as ASBVd testing. In 1989 the NZAPA changed its name to the NZ Avocado Growers' Association (NZAGA) and at the same time decided to come under the Horticultural Export Authority for the export of NZ avocados. The Avocado Export Council was incorporated in 1992 and in 1997 changed its name to the Avocado Industry Council.  In 2005 the AIC became a wholly owned subsidiary via the purchase of the Horticulture Export Council share.
 
Today the AIC is contracted to supply the AGAs administrative services and acts as its commercial entity.
 
Read about the history of the NZAGA & AIC as featured in AvoScene September 2008.
 
 
NZAGA/AIC Chairs:
 
  • John Schnackenberg (2007 - Current)

  • Hugh Moore (2001-2007)

  • John White (1999 - 2001)

  • Ron Bailey (1987-1999)

  • Grahame Ross (1980-1987 NZAPA)
 
Life Members:
 
  • Hugh Moore

  • Ron Bailey

  • Norrie Lees

  • Grahame Ross
Avocado Industry Council