R&D projects
Discover melon levy investments into Melon Fund R&D initiatives
The melon levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Melon Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Melon food safety monitoring and support – phase 2 (VM24001)
This project aims to further promote and nurture a robust food safety culture within the Australian melon industry by implementing science- and data-based food safety monitoring and support systems.
21 February 2025
Effective control of Listeria on rockmelons through alternative post-harvest treatment methods (VM20007)
This project determined the optimum postharvest strategies to reduce the risk of listeria contamination of melons.
18 September 2023
Food safety training, extension and capacity for the melon industry – phase 2 (VM18003)
This investment strengthened food safety systems of the Australian melon industry by supporting best practice adoption across the supply chain.
10 September 2021
Across horticulture support for export MRL compliance (MT19006)
Industry requires access to up-to-date international chemical maximum residue limits (MRLs) to ensure that Australian produce is grown in a manner which is compliant with our trading partners food safety systems.
6 December 2022
Melon food safety – monitoring and support (VM20005)
This project supported the melon industry to maintain and adopt improved food safety practices through proactive and reactive strategies, grounded in food safety monitoring and scientific evidence-based support.
20 September 2024
Risk and crisis management planning for the melon industry (VM18002)
This investment reviewed and updated the Australian melon industry’s crisis management guidelines.
26 July 2021
Food safety, training, extension and capacity for the melon industry (VM17002)
This investment strengthened the food safety systems of the Australian melon industry, by supporting the adoption of best practice across the supply chain
1 May 2019