APAL was established as a company limited by guarantee in August 2002 by transferring the incorporation of the Australian Apple and Pear Growers Association Inc. (AAPGA) from the Associations Incorporation Act (Vic) 1981 to the Corporations Act (Cth) 2001.
APAL adopted a new constitution and changed its name but continues the role and activities of the AAPGA, which was originally formed in 1945 - to promote the interests of apple and pear growers throughout Australia.
In November 2008, APAL launched an IP division Coregeo Australia, to place the management of APAL's IP activities into a dedicated division. As well as manage APAL's IP, Coregeo Australia also offers a consultancy service to horticultural industries to assist them in all aspects of commercialising new fruit and vegetable varieties.
