Berries Australia

In Australia, strawberries are grown throughout the year, with production in subtropical regions from May to October, and in temperate regions from October to June.

In temperate regions, the varieties grown are predominantly from California in the United States, with some Australian-bred varieties. In subtropical regions, Australian-bred varieties are increasingly being grown, with some varieties imported from Florida in the United States. There is continued industry investment in a national breeding program, and plantings of Australian-bred varieties are increasing, particularly in Queensland.

Australia’s strong biosecurity regulations and food integrity systems are an important part of the value proposition for high quality Australian strawberry exports. The Australian strawberry industry benefits from:

National regulations and government oversight
Combined domestic and export food safety systems, implemented from production to export through certified systems, such as “Global Gap” and “Freshcare”
Traceability from farm to market, providing enhanced trust and confidence
Efficient cool chain and storage systems to maintain quality