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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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Phenomenom resources (MT21018)

This investment developed Phenomenom resources for the avocado, citrus, melon and rubus industries, including a dedicated Nomcast for each commodity and supporting PDF resources.

10 April 2024

Completed project

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

Completed project Final Research Report

Educating healthcare professionals on Australian melons (VM20003)

This project educated healthcare professionals (HPs) about the nutritional benefits of melons and supported the recommendation of melons by HPs to their clients, ultimately increasing melon purchase and consumption.

3 October 2024

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

Completed project Final Research Report

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