BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE
ABOUT US
Our focus is on “just” avocados.
Just Avocados is a family-run business established in 2010 by Andrew and Jo Darling. We are an avocado-centric operation involved in all aspects of the industry from growing to packing, to exporting, and industry governance and development. Our commitment to our growers and to ourselves is to drive continuous development of a profitable and sustainable New Zealand avocado business – for the long term.
Just Avocados is the only New Zealand avocado supply group who puts your orchard productivity at the centre of the operation. We focus on total crop profitability and take the time to understand our growers’ individual goals.
We have access to multiple markets, domestically and overseas, and we have the responsiveness to adapt to changing dynamics to ensure the best outcome for growers.
Nathan, Jo, Andrew and Jacob Darling
WE’RE A TEAM OF AVOCADO ENTHUSIASTS.
The Just Avocados team are truly passionate about the avocado industry. We dedicate every day to excelling in this business alongside our loyal community of avocado growers – and we enjoy it!
WE KNOW AVOCADOS –
FROM PLANTING TO EXPORTING.
Just Avocados is part of a family of businesses that gives us grass roots expertise, on the ground representation in our export markets, as well as domestically, and year-round brand exposure with customers and consumers in Asia.
WANT TO CHAT TO A GROWER?
Members of the Just Avocados Grower advisory Group are available to contact if you are new to the industry and need some independent advice on getting started or if you are an existing grower with Just Avocados and would like to get another grower’s perspective on an issue.
WE SUPPORT HIGH
PERFORMANCE
LUUKA JONES
Just Avocados has supported New Zealand’s top female kayaker, Luuka Jones, since 2015.
The Rio Olympics Silver Medalist has enjoyed working with Just Avocados, who have provided her with a stylish vehicle to get her to training, cash to help with her expenses, and a supply of avocados to compliment her healthy diet.
“She epitomises health and vitality and believes in good nutrition, she’s also a committed fan of avocados,” says Darling Group Managing Director, Andrew Darling.