SUMMERFRUIT AUSTRALIA

Australia’s National Peak Industry Body for Summerfruit Growers

Supporting Australia’s summerfruit industry to excel through research, advocacy and resources.
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For Industry Partners

Sponsorship opportunities, supplier directory and industry collaboration initiatives for businesses working alongside Australian summerfruit.

  • Business & Supplier Directory
  • Sponsorship Packages
  • Industry Collaboration
  • Market Trends & Data

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For Growers

Practical resources, seasonal guides and biosecurity updates to support your operation from pre-season planning through to post-harvest.

  • Best Practice Guides

  • Biosecurity & Pest Alerts

  • Seasonal Planning Tools

  • Market Access Information

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For Packers & Exporters

Export protocols, market intelligence and compliance information for Australian summerfruit moving through the supply chain.

  • Export Protocols & Requirements
  • Market Intelligence
  • Compliance & Quality Standards
  • Shelf Life Calculator

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For Researchers & Government

Industry programs and research outcomes, strategic plans and industry data supporting evidence based policy and innovation in Australian horticulture.

  • Research Reports & Publications
  • Industry Statistics
  • Strategic Plans & Annual Reports
  • Levy Funded Programs & Outcomes

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Biosecurity & Pest Alerts

Stay across the latest biosecurity notices, pest detections and compliance updates affecting Australian summerfruit production.

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Featured Resources

Guides, reports and tools to support your growing operation and keep you informed.

Summerfruit Australia has spent decades compiling resources, templates and tools for its members and the wider industry. Now all in one place and easily searchable.

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About Summerfruit Australia

Driving industry success through collaborative innovation

Summerfruit Australia Limited (SAL) is the recognised national peak industry body for summerfruit growers in Australia. Operating since 1998, we represent growers across every production state and act as the industry voice on a national and international level.

Carrie Starkings

Chief Executive Officer

Our work is guided by one principle: what’s good for the industry is good for growers. We partner with researchers, government and supply chain partners on the issues that matter most, from biosecurity and market access to research, advocacy and trade development.

Industry Supporters
Summerfruit Fund Strategic Investment Plan
Industry benchmarking for picking and packing standards and best practice
SARP

Ongoing monitoring and interventions to help Fruit-fly-free states stay that way

SF19000

Working with growers to ensure new market access is understood and nurtured

Delivering industry leading programs and research

Summerfruit Australia delivers research, development and marketing programs that benefit the whole industry: so growers can focus on what they do best.

ResearchBio SecurityMarket AccessAgronometricsIndustry EngagementConsumer Insights

Our Ethos

A sustainable future for summerfruit growers, packers and supply chain supporters.

Established in

2026

Base of operations

Victoria

Industry members

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Active Programs

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Upcoming Events

Delivering events that nurture collaboration across the supply chain

Australia’s premier horticulture conference bringing together growers, researchers, supply chain partners and industry leaders. Join Summerfruit Australia at HortCon for the latest in stone fruit innovation, market access and industry strategy.

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News & Insights

Industry News & Updates

The latest from across the Australian summerfruit industry including policy updates, research outcomes, grower stories and market insights.

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March 29, 2026

Latest BOM data suggests that this years wet season could be wetter than usual

With this year’s season underway, read about how different varieties are setting the pace.

March 29, 2026

Read about Australia’s latest summerfruit biosecurity guidelines and challenges