History
Founded by John and Elizabeth Trevelyan, Trevelyan’s has transformed from a modest family venture into the largest single-site kiwifruit and avocado packing operation in New Zealand.
About Us
Get to know
Our Story
From humble beginnings as a family business, we have grown into a large and thriving packhouse and orchard management company with a reputation for our kiwifruit and avocado expertise, fantastic environment, and a genuine commitment to sustainability.
Take a look around
Our Site
Sitting on approximately thirty hectares, Trevelyan’s has four export packhouses, a local market packhouse, and forty-four coolstores, with more in development.
Grounded through
Our Roots
Values & Culture
Our business is built on three core values: Work Smart, Tread Lightly, and Respect Our People, which promote an innovative, caring, and supportive environment where together we can grow a better future.
Sustainability
Sustainable practices often lead to improved efficiency and reduced costs. At Trevelyan’s, we approach sustainability by transforming challenges into opportunities that benefit our growers, business, and community.
We care about
Our People
Great fruit starts with great people and quality at every step. We bring genuine care and practical expertise, making a real difference on every orchard we partner with.
Our Growers
Our kiwifruit and avocado growers trust us to manage their orchards and fruit with care. Throughout the entire supply chain, we help our kiwifruit and avocado growers get the best results; a true partnership every step of the way.
Wade & Katherine Evans
Avocado Growers
“Trevelyan’s is an outstanding team to work with. They are always friendly, approachable, and genuinely helpful. Their depth of knowledge and expertise shines through in everything they do, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Trevelyan’s to anyone looking for a professional and reliable service."
Ashby Whitehead
Avocado Grower
"Trevelyan’s feels like family. They’re approachable, sustainable, and genuinely value our voice as avocado growers. It’s a true partnership built on trust, care, and shared values."
Brendon & Belinda Jones
Kiwifruit Growers
"We choose Trevelyan’s because they are a family-owned business, and very efficient; always looking to do their best for us. They have a great reputation, and we enjoy working with them!"
Jessica & Kaspar Beech
Kiwifruit Growers
"We choose to partner with Trevelyan’s because they are approachable, transparent and have inspirational sustainability practices. The Trevelyan’s Team has been invaluable in helping us stay up to date with best practices and providing helpful information, as we are new to kiwifruit growing and have a lot to learn, especially with a young family."
Karen & Kelly Shaw
Kiwifruit Growers
"We chose Trevelyan’s because they are a family-owned packhouse. They offer a personal service, with a non-corporate type relationship, that always meets our needs. Our grower representative is a great communicator who really understands our business."
Wendy & Lindsay Marshall
Avocado Growers
"We chose Trevelyan’s for their consistently high pack-out performance, which is carefully monitored and always stacks up against the best. What’s kept us loyal over the years is their family-friendly approach and the genuine value and appreciation they show to their suppliers — we never feel like just a number."
Mark Yortt
Avocado Grower
"Sunchaser Investments chose Trevelyan’s in 2022 for their grower-focused culture, transparent post-harvest services, and integrated Bay Farms marketing. As the Bay of Plenty’s largest avocado producer, efficient logistics, reliability, and clear communication are vital — and Trevelyan’s has consistently exceeded expectations, building a trusted, long-term partnership across all management levels."
The latest
News & Events
Stay informed on innovations, and events, shaping horticulture’s future. For quarterly updates on postharvest kiwifruit and avocado news, challenges and wins, explore our Trevelyan’s newsletters.
Photo Gallery
Take a moment and window shop as we share our site, team, and environment that make Trevelyan’s a pretty great place!
