Investment expenditure analysis
See how Mushroom Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the mushroom 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Mushroom Fund are guided by the industry's Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). The SIP features four priority outcome areas that have been identified and agreed upon by the industry, and Hort Innovation works to invest in R&D initiatives that are aligned to these.
See how investment expenditure aligns to Strategic Investment Plan outcomes
In the interactive chart below, discover the most up-to-date information on how project expenditure in the Mushroom Fund is aligned to the four SIP outcomes. The chart reflects project investment across the life of the SIP to date.
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Horticulture Impact Assessment Program 2023/24 to 2025/26 (MT24005)
Hort Innovation engages independent consultants to evaluate the impact of our R&D investments, providing insights into the type and magnitude of impacts that are being generated across the company’s strategic levy programs.
10 October 2024
Mushroom packaging specifications and options (MU23007)
This project is exploring the commercial viability of PVC alternatives for mushroom packaging to determine if sustainable packaging solutions can be adopted by the industry without compromising product quality, logistics, or consumer acceptability.
2 October 2024
Mushroom schools education program (MU23006)
This program is launching a kid-friendly, fun, and interactive online mushroom educational platform that contains Australian curriculum-aligned lesson plans for teachers, free mushroom kits for classrooms, and an exciting 'experiential program' with the option of in-person or virtual mushroom farm tours.
21 June 2024
Mushroom supply chain and consumer analytics (MU23003)
This project provides analytics on the Australian mushroom supply chain, the volumes and value of product as it travels through distribution channels and the influences on household buying behaviour.
3 May 2024
Mushroom RD&E Coordinator (MU23004)
This investment supports the role of a Mushroom RD&E Coordinator, who will ensure that levy-funded mushroom RD&E investments are responsive to industry needs and deliver on industry expectations.
25 March 2024
Consumer usage and attitude tracking 2023/24 (MT23201)
This investment provides a category tracking service to allow various horticultural categories to better understand consumer usage and attitudes and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
21 February 2024
Comms evaluation deep dive modules 23/24 (MT23202)
This investment examines the impact of Hort Innovation’s marketing campaigns for the apple and pear, avocado, banana, mango and mushroom categories.
21 February 2024
Online resource for mushroom health and nutrition science for healthcare professionals (MU22006)
This project is creating the MUSHRoom (Mushroom Science and Health) online platform that is a one-stop-shop for research and resources on the nutrition and health benefits of mushrooms.
3 July 2023
Mushroom industry conference and roadshow program 2023-2026 (MU22007)
This project delivers a national mushroom grower conference and roadshow program that promotes the uptake of best practice to the broader mushroom industry.
3 July 2023
Mushroom international study tours – inbound and outbound (MU22010)
This project delivers a range of inbound and outbound international study tours for the mushroom industry.
17 May 2023