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Discover custard apple levy investments into Custard Apple Fund R&D initiatives

The custard apple levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Custard Apple Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.

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Completed project Final Research Report

New custard apple varieties and enhanced industry productivity (CU16002)

This investment developed new custard apple varieties, evaluating new rootstocks, and delivering industry development activities.

1 June 2022

Completed project

Pilot program: Consumer usage, attitude and brand tracking (MT21201)

This pilot program provided a category tracking service to allow various horticultural categories to better understand consumer usage and attitudes and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

9 March 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Consumer demand spaces for horticulture (MT21003)

This investment identified and prioritised opportunities to engage consumers and build demand across the domestic market for fruits, nuts and vegetables.

28 November 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)

This project provided the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation.

23 September 2024

Completed project

Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT17019)

Among other thing, this project produced the Ag Chemical Updates, detailing chemical issues and reviews.

9 July 2021

Completed project Final Research Report

Phenomenom - The Good Mood Food Module (ST19041)

This project, which was completed during 2020, expanded the number of Phenomenom resources available by adding a module that educates children, parents and teachers on the beneficial mood effects of a diet and lifestyle encompassing horticulture products.

22 February 2021