Our specialist teams deliver technical expertise, hands-on orchard support and conversion, compliance guidance, and clear, consistent communication. We also contribute through industry advocacy, orchard trials, and data-driven strategies, giving growers the confidence and tools to achieve strong, reliable results every season.
This month-by-month graphic below shows what’s happening in the orchard and packhouse throughout the year, and how each stage supports quality, consistency, and great fruit for market.
There is a focus on AvoGreen pest monitoring, and a natural fruit fall occurs as trees thin themselves.
The previous year's avocado export season comes to a close and autumn supply to the domestic market commences.
Post-harvest pruning, fertilising and tree injecting are conducted to support tree health and future crop performance.
Pest control and soil and leaf testing are key focuses. Fertiliser recommendations are generated for the year ahead.
Avocado trees go through a period of autumnal flowering. The first dry matter (fruit maturity) test is completed.
This is a dormant period for an avocado tree. Structural pruning is conducted. Harvest of new-season domestic market fruit begins.
The avocado export harvest and packing seasons begin. Domestic market harvest and packing continues year-round.
Export harvest and packing continues. On the orchard, pre-flowering fertiliser and spray applications are made.
Flowering begins and bees are put into the orchard for pollination. Spring flush fertiliser is due on at this time.
Export harvest and packing continues. On the orchard another round of fertiliser is applied to support new-season fruitset.
Export season continues for mature fruit. Post-flowering, new fruitlets appear as we start preparing orchards for next season.
A big harvest month to supply fruit to markets over the holiday period. Fertiliser is added to aid new-season fruit growth.
The Trevelyan’s Avocado Grower Services Team are experienced orchard specialists who prioritise proactive communication and strong, long-term relationships. Highly knowledgeable and dependable, they provide trusted guidance and support to help growers make confident, well-informed decisions for their orchards’ success.
The Avocado Technical Team are avocado experts who combine data-driven research, experience, and intuition, to form strategies and proactive problem-solving. They provide expert guidance and practical, holistic solutions that empower growers to make confident, well-informed decisions for their orchards' long-term success.
At Trevelyan's we offer comprehenisve on-orchard support for avocado growers. For those wanting a more hands-off approach, we recommend trusted partners, who will work closely with the Trevelyan's team to deliver a consistently high-performing avocado orchard with exceptional results.
The avocado export season runs from August to February, with some orchards harvesting as early as July. Through our local market partner, BayFarms, Trevelyan’s packs avocados year-round, giving growers flexibility of optimal harvest times and access to both export and BayFarms’ local market sales.
Trevelyan’s prioritises transparency and strong communication. We work proactively with our growers to understand their desired markets and ensure they are up-to-date with the relevant AvoGreen, GAP, and Spray Diary requirements.
We collaborate with growers to understand their harvest needs and establish a harvest plan for their fruit. We then work closely with our growers’ harvest contractors to ensure fruit is promptly harvested and brought to our site, maximising fruit quality and returns.
At Trevelyan's, we can offer help and support to avocado growers seeking a comprehensive range of on-orchard services. Growers have the flexibility to choose the level of avocado orchard management service that best suits their needs.
As New Zealand’s largest single-site avocado packhouse, we have the capacity to pack three million trays each season. With a year-round local market packhouse and a water-blaster-equipped export facility, we ensure efficient, high-quality packing for both domestic and international markets.
Trevelyan’s partners with AVOCO and Darling Group to export avocados to key international markets, including Australia and Asia. Domestically, BayFarms distributes Class 2 and 3 avocados to supermarkets, retailers, and wholesalers, and offers convenient home delivery for fresh, locally packed fruit.
As a single-site post-harvest facility, Trevelyan’s benefits from streamlined communication, quick decision-making, and strong teamwork across all departments, ensuring reliable, responsive operations. Our circular business model reduces waste and maximises resource efficiency.
Our collaborative partnerships play a vital role in driving growth. They foster innovation, enhance resource sharing, broaden market reach, and support us in tackling challenges collectively, inspiring us to achieve greater success together.
Our avocado growers trust us to manage their orchards and fruit with care. Throughout the entire supply chain, we help our avocado growers get the best results; a true partnership every step of the way.
“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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
As Head of Avocado, Daniel understands every step of producing top-performing fruit, and is a growers' first point of contact for all our avocado services.