Superior Fresh
Australian Avocados
The main variety grown by Lava Valley Produce. One of the most delicious avocados characterised by its pebbly skin that turns dark when ripe. With its creamy texture and buttery taste, Hass avocados are incredibly versatile and nutritious.
Grown in our fertile red volcanic soils in conjunction with our hands on meets hi- tech growing methods. Picked at peak maturity, carefully processed, and packed to perfection with freshness and best quality in mind. Lava Valley Produce Hass avocados provide a superior taste journey with every bite.
Hass Avocado
A new avocado variety being introduced to Australia with many similarities to traditional Hass. The darkening ripe skin, great taste and nutritional benefits are the same, but where the Gem excels is its egg shape which creates more room for flesh.
Gem also has a thicker skin to a Hass, reducing the risk of damage to the fruit from handling as well as greatly decreasing the risk of pest incursion. This combined with our commitment to excellence ensures enjoyment and satisfaction for our customers.
Gem Avocado
How our Avocados are Graded
Premium
Single Layer Trays
14 count
16 count
18 count
20 count
23 count
25 count
28 count
30 count
32 count
Loose 10kg bulk
M (65 count)
S (90 count)
XS (120 count)
Class 1
Single Layer Trays
14 count
16 count
18 count
20 count
23 count
25 count
28 count
30 count
32 count
Loose 10kg bulk
M (65 count)
S (90 count)
XS (120 count)
Class 2
Loose 10kg Bulk
XL (30 count)
L (40 count)
M (55 count)
S (80 count)
XS (120 count)
Processing
Produce Bin
Returned to grower or dispatched to processing facility
We grow, harvest, pack and supply according to the highest food safety requirements and codes of practice. We’re proudly accredited by the Australian grower's on-farm assurance program and the retailer-led compliance scheme assuring food safety, legal and trade legislation.
Quality Assurance Systems
Produce Packing
Growing top quality produce does not stop at the tree, half the battle is in the packing. LAVA VALLEY PRODUCE installed its first packing line in 2013 from there the enterprise has evolved into:
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Three packing lines
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Chlorinated water float infeed
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Soft drop cushioning techniques
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Postharvest treatment tanks
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Drying tunnels
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Vision grading systems
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Inline stickering
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On site carton erector
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Split cold room facilities with ample storage capacity
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Freshtrack traceability systems
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Rigorous Quality Assurance programs
These factors, plus the determined commitment to excellence by the LAVA VALLEY team, contributes to consistent consumer enjoyment and satisfaction of our produce.
Contract Packing Available
Broardacre Operations
Before there were avocados the Randall family were multi-generational broadacre farmers. Working with best quality in mind and having access to red volcanic soils has enabled production of high grade grains and fodder crops.
How we are farming now:
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Precision farming techniques
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Zero till, rate-controlled planters
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Rotational farming
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Rate controlled spray rigs
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GPS accuracy
What we produce:
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Fodder crops
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Milling grade grains
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Feed hay production
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Mulch hay production
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Legumes
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Cereal crops
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Grass seeds
Generations of experience, plus that adoption of modern proven farming techniques and agronomy, enables LAVA VALLEY PRODUCE to consistently produce high yielding, high quality produce.
Innovation, Automation, Monitoring
and the Environment
Technology, automation, efficiencies and the protection of the environment are always in the minds of the LAVA VALLEY PRODUCE team. We have implemented a host of systems to increase the precision of our farming and reduce the usage of sprays, chemicals, water and electricity. Reduce our environmental impact on flora, fauna, water and consumables. Improve the health of our soil biology and microbe population.
Systems we have in place:
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Water monitoring
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Inline dosing fertigation programs
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Solar farm
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Compost
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Wifi mesh farm system
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Farm In One management application
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Under tree mulch
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Bug checking
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Agronomy
We endeavour to utilise all assets available to us to continue improving farming operations and fruit quality whilst reducing our impact on the environment.
What's New
Pomegranate
Currently on trial at LAVA VALLEY PRODUCE since 2022 with encouraging success with varieties.
Christmas Trees
Currently on trial at LAVA VALLEY PRODUCE since 2022 with proposed harvest in 2026.
Honey Bees
In 2022 LAVA VALLEY PRODUCE decided to begin the process of being self sufficient for pollination. Starting with 22 hives we are now half way to reaching our goal.