Mushroom

Beginning in 2016, this project is delivering effective and timely communications to ensure Australian mushroom growers and other industry stakeholders are kept up-to-date with the latest mushroom R&D and marketing investments, developments and outcomes, and other industry news and information.

Beginning at the end of 2014, this project collects information about the health and nutrition benefits of mushrooms and uses this to update a range of health professionals – putting them in the best position to advocate for the inclusion of mushrooms in the wider public’s diet.

Through this project, levy funds and Australian Government contributions are used to renew and apply for new minor use permits for the mushroom industry. These submissions are prepared and submitted to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).

A new project that was contracted by Hort Innovation in March. It will build on the foundations of the industry’s existing Food Safety and Quality Assurance Risk Management Service (FSQARMS) program, to provide an effective risk management mechanism at both an individual business and broader industry level. The FSQARMS program will continue to monitor food safety and QA issues in relation to mushrooms domestically and overseas, provide update reports in appropriate industry communication channels, run an independent verification testing program through accredited laboratories and more.