What does APAL mean in AUSTRALIAN

APAL stands for Apple and Pear Australia Ltd. It is a leading horticulture business in the fresh produce industry with over 50 years of experience. We are responsible for the production and marketing of apples and pears in Australia.

At APAL, we have a strong commitment to innovation, quality, integrity and sustainability. We strive to create an inclusive environment where collaboration, partnership and respect are key values. Our goal is to ensure that our products exceed customer expectations in all aspects of quality, safety and convenience.

By working together with our growers to develop innovative agronomic programs, market collaborations, grower information services and export opportunities, we help them become more profitable and sustainable businesses. Our research includes areas such as fertigation techniques, improved planting materials, varieties development and soil health management practices that enable growers to increase yields while ensuring sustainable practices.

Yes, at APAL we offer a range of support services for the development of new varieties including variety registration assistance, access to market data / insights on consumer preferences as well as marketing support through digital platforms or tradeshows overseas.

Yes! APAL provides various kinds of training from fruit thinning workshops to postharvest handling technologies seminars for its members as well as non-members customers across Australia. We also have an online Learning Academy which provides a range of interactive modules designed to keep members up-to-date with the latest knowledge in horticultural best practice techniques.

Absolutely! At APAL we pride ourselves on providing our members with technical advice on the latest best practice techniques designed to maximize yields whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality control and food safety throughout the supply chain.

Yes indeed! As part of our dedication towards environmental sustainability we regularly engage in projects such as water usage efficiency initiatives or carbon footprint reduction programs spanning across managed fruit orchards all throughout Australia’s east coast regions..

Definitely! To meet growing international demands for fresh apples & pears from Australia we have created an extensive network with local & international suppliers that assist us throughout this complicated process (including packing houses & exporters) so that our domestic producers can easily access foreign markets without any major complications.