AUSTRALIAN HORTICULTURAL EXPORT SERVICES
What does AHEA do ? Australian Horticultural Export Services ( AHEA ) is a national association formed to promote the development of the export and import of fresh horticultural produce . AHEA ’ s Board and Members are representative stakeholders across the horticulture industry .
Why was the AHEA formed ? The beginnings of AHEA go back to the 1960 ’ s , however , in its current form as the peak industry body for Australian horticultural exporters , it commenced in 1987 , as a ‘ not for profit ’ organisation representing the interests of Australian horticultural exporters to both Government and industry . Nowadays , AHEA operates under a new constitution as a notfor-profit company limited by guarantee and has incorporated imports into its company objects . The AHEA represents over 80 % of horticultural exports in Australia by volume .
Michelle Christoe is the Managing Director and has seen a reinvigoration of the AHEA profile and greater involvement in the myriad of industry issues . This AHEA commitment is of course ably
200 January 2015