Maturity monitoring shows continued variation in Hass maturity levels

The latest AV22011 avocado maturity monitoring from wholesale markets continues to provide important insights for dry matter levels in Hass fruit currently being marketed.

Of the nine Hass samples from North Queensland and Central Queensland assessed last week, three failed to meet the industry’s minimum dry matter content standard of 23%, while five passed. Average results for each region last week were:

• North Queensland: 22.1% to 23.5% (5 samples, 2 passed)
• Central Queensland: 23.6% to 25.4% (4 samples, 4 passed)

Overall, 61 out of the 90 individual fruit sampled (10 fruit per sample) met or exceeded the 23% dry matter threshold, indicating 30% of fruit were still below industry standard. Whilst the average results have improved on the previous round, they continue to be a reminder of the variability in fruit maturity between regions and underscore the importance of careful supply chain management.

Well done to growers DJ & KJ Booth, Dorrian Farms, Donovan Family Investment Trust, Kureen Farming, Nashy Produce and Rocky Creek Orchards whose fruit was sampled and exceeded the minimum maturity standard for Hass since the last Guacamole update.

This article appears as part of the 28 April 2025 issue of Guacamole, our enewsletter.

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