SUMMERFRUIT AUSTRALIA
Australia’s National Peak Industry Body for Summerfruit Growers
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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
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
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
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
Biosecurity & Pest Alerts
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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.
Summerfruit Variety Chart Leaflet English and Chinese
An accurate estimate of the number of commercially available Australian summer stonefruit varieties is not available. However, it is believed there are as many as 500 varieties across all four summer stonefruit crops with approximately 150 varieties each for plum, peach and nectarine. The table below outlines the major Australian summer stonefruit varieties and their seasonal availabilities. For more details or information on other varieties, please speak to your Australian summer stonefruit exporter.
Statistical Yearbook 2026
SFA Statistical Yearbook 2026 Produced by the Southern Hemisphere Fruit Alliance (www.shfruit.org)
Exporter Directory 2026
Summerfruit Australia 2025/2026 Exporter Directory of peaches, plums, apricots and nectaries.
Summerfruit Industry Biosecurity Plan
The national framework that protects the Australian summerfruit industry from exotic plant pest and disease threats. Developed by Plant Health Australia in partnership with industry and government.
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.
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Our Ethos
A sustainable future for summerfruit growers, packers and supply chain supporters.
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Base of operations
Victoria
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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.
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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Factsheets 澳洲核果协会澳大利亚饱满多汁的核果是夏季的象征e Summerfruit Retailer Guide 核果订购指南 Summerfruit attributes at a glance (specs) 核果对2到8摄氏度的储存温度是不耐受的。这样做可能会导致其果肉变质。 选择 外观 李子和油桃有多种颜色。它们的颜色变暗时就可以吃了。 杏的颜色从黄色到橙色,以及“胭红色”。待杏子上的绿色褪去后就可以食用了 亮绿色的核果是未发育全的。它将不会成熟变软,也不适合食用。 …