Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) is a not-for-profit, grower-owned Research and Development Corporation (RDC) for Australia’s $17 billion horticulture industry. Hort Innovation invests around $170 million in research and development (R&D) and marketing programs annually to provide benefit to industry and the wider community.

Hort Innovation is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and capable delivery partner for the project: Mango trade development project (MG25003).

The objectives of the services being sought are to:

• Support trade expansion & sustainable growth: support the long-term growth and competitiveness of the mango industry, and support farmgate growers return.

• Improve market access: improve market access by addressing technical, regulatory and trade barriers.

• Support export readiness & capability building: equip mango growers and industry stakeholders with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to effectively engage in international trade.

• Build market intelligence: improve industry knowledge on mango export markets and international trends.

Hort Innovation has prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP) document that provides background information, outlines the scope of services, the procurement process and the information required from interested parties.