🌿 Hort Connections 2026 — Adelaide
Premium Avocados.
Grown with discipline. Supplied with precision.
The Avolution is Australia's premium avocado grower network — building long-term supply partnerships with domestic retailers who demand quality, consistency, and a grower they can trust through any season.
Event Details
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Award
Finalist — Exporter of the Year
Horticulture Awards for Excellence
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Dates
June 1 – 4, 2026
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Venue
Adelaide Convention Centre
North Terrace, Adelaide SA
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Our Team
Full Avolution team attending
7–8 people on the ground
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Get in Touch
marketing@theavolution.com.au
Exporter of the Year Finalist 2026
Premium Hass Avocados
HARPS Certified
Fresh Care Compliant
120+ Grower Partners
Transparent Pricing Model
Return-to-Grower Framework
Est. 2012
Exporter of the Year Finalist 2026
Premium Hass Avocados
HARPS Certified
Fresh Care Compliant
120+ Grower Partners
Transparent Pricing Model
Return-to-Grower Framework
Est. 2012
120+
Grower Partners
3
Quality Grades
2
Core Certifications
14+
Years · Est. 2012
Who We Are
A grower-led network built for serious retailers.
The Avolution was founded on a single conviction: that Australian avocado growers deserve a model built on transparency, and that retailers deserve a supply partner built on discipline.
Led by CEO and co-owner Antony Allen and grower owners Daryl and Sally Boardman, The Avolution operates on a return-to-grower model — meaning growers are paid on actual market returns, not estimated advance prices. That alignment creates accountability across the entire supply chain, from orchard to shelf.
With 120+ grower partners nationwide and proven supply credentials, we're attending Hort Connections 2026 as finalists for Exporter of the Year — and to build long-term relationships with the domestic retail category teams who are serious about premium, consistent avocado supply.
Led by CEO and co-owner Antony Allen and grower owners Daryl and Sally Boardman, The Avolution operates on a return-to-grower model — meaning growers are paid on actual market returns, not estimated advance prices. That alignment creates accountability across the entire supply chain, from orchard to shelf.
With 120+ grower partners nationwide and proven supply credentials, we're attending Hort Connections 2026 as finalists for Exporter of the Year — and to build long-term relationships with the domestic retail category teams who are serious about premium, consistent avocado supply.
✓ HARPS Certified
✓ Fresh Care Compliant
✓ Hass Supply
✓ Return-to-Grower Model
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"Our growers grow it. We connect it to the category teams who need it."
— Antony Allen, CEO
What We Offer
Built for the demands of Australian retail.
From Woolworths to IGA, we understand that category managers need more than a good avocado. They need a partner who delivers consistently at volume, with transparency on pricing and zero surprises on compliance.
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Grower Network at Scale
120+ grower partners across Australia's key avocado regions. Supply breadth that reduces single-source risk and ensures continuity across seasons.
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Transparent Pricing
Our return-to-grower model means prices are tied to actual market performance — no inflated estimates, no opaque margins. Clear, honest numbers.
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Compliance Ready
HARPS certification and Fresh Care compliance maintained across the supply chain. Audit-ready documentation as standard.
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Hass Supply
Premium Hass avocados managed through a single, accountable network. Consistent quality grading across every consignment, every season.
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Direct Grower Relationships
No intermediaries between The Avolution and the growers. That directness translates into better visibility on crop conditions and volume forecasting.
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Supply Discipline
We don't chase short-term volume. Our model is built for long-term supply partnerships — which means retailers can plan with confidence.
Our Team at HC26
The people you'll meet in Adelaide.
The full Avolution team will be on the ground at Hort Connections 2026. Come and find us — we're here to have real conversations, not run a meeting funnel.
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Daryl & Sally Boardman
Founders & Grower Owners
Daryl and Sally Boardman are founders and grower owners of The Avolution. Their partnership is at the heart of the return-to-grower model — and the supply discipline that defines how the business operates.
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Sam Manujith
National Sales & Category Manager
Sam’s expertise spans business development and commercial optimization.
With 24 years in sales and marketing, Sam has worked in leading dairy, beverage and fresh produce businesses and has managed major accounts including Coles, Woolworths, ALDI and Costco.
When it comes to relationship and team building, Sam is our man!
With 24 years in sales and marketing, Sam has worked in leading dairy, beverage and fresh produce businesses and has managed major accounts including Coles, Woolworths, ALDI and Costco.
When it comes to relationship and team building, Sam is our man!
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Steven Newman
National Sales & Category Manager
With 25 years’ foodservice industry experience, Steven has also trained as a head chef.
Working directly with growers, wholesalers, retailers and high-end restaurants, Steven’s in-depth knowledge of the fresh food industry – from paddock to the plate! – is a huge asset.
Add to that, his expertise also spans management, business & product development, sales, marketing and logistics.
Working directly with growers, wholesalers, retailers and high-end restaurants, Steven’s in-depth knowledge of the fresh food industry – from paddock to the plate! – is a huge asset.
Add to that, his expertise also spans management, business & product development, sales, marketing and logistics.
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Andrew McKillop
National Quality Manager
Andrew has over 20 years’ experience in horticultural marketing, business and operational management, grower relations and export. He’s worked across a large range of crops, including avocados, mangoes, citrus, cucumbers and tomatoes, to name a few.
His previous experience includes national account management for the likes of Coles, Woolworths, Costco and foodservice operators. During his career, he’s developed a strong, practical understanding of compliance requirements, particularly around quality management and ethical sourcing. Andrew is also qualified to provide certified training in quality management systems for the horticultural industry.
His previous experience includes national account management for the likes of Coles, Woolworths, Costco and foodservice operators. During his career, he’s developed a strong, practical understanding of compliance requirements, particularly around quality management and ethical sourcing. Andrew is also qualified to provide certified training in quality management systems for the horticultural industry.
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David Rocha
International Sales & Supply Manager
David focuses on meeting customer needs and building long-term relationships. He has over 7 years of experience in the FMCG industry working across categories.
David has an MBA and is a qualified an industrial engineer – he’s always keen to increase his knowledge and find practical solutions to business problems.
David has an MBA and is a qualified an industrial engineer – he’s always keen to increase his knowledge and find practical solutions to business problems.
The Avolution is co-owned by Antony & Gunjan Allen and Daryl & Sally Boardman.
Why HC26
Four reasons to find us in Adelaide.
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See the Network
Meet the team that manages 120+ grower relationships across Australia. Understand how supply discipline works in practice — not on paper.
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Understand Our Pricing Model
Return-to-grower pricing isn't just ethical — it creates better supply outcomes for retailers. We'll walk you through exactly how it works.
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Review Our Compliance Credentials
HARPS and Fresh Care documentation available on request. We know what major retailers need to see — we have it ready.
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Start a Real Conversation
No pitches. No presentations unless you want one. We're there to listen to what your category needs and see whether we're the right fit.
About the Show
Australia's largest horticultural trade show.
12,000m²
Total trade floor across Adelaide Convention Centre
220+
Exhibitors including growers, packers, and technology providers
4
Days of trade events, industry sessions, and networking
June 1–4
Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Hort Connections 2026
Australia's Horticulture Industry Comes Together in Adelaide
Hort Connections is the annual meeting point for growers, retailers, industry bodies, researchers, and technology providers across Australian horticulture. For The Avolution, it's the most important domestic industry event on the calendar.
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Adelaide Convention Centre
North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Get in Touch
Find us in Adelaide.
Or reach out before you arrive.
Our full team will be on the floor June 1–4. No form to fill in — just come and find us, or connect with The Avolution directly ahead of the show.