R&D projects
Discover mushroom levy investments into Mushroom Fund R&D initiatives
The mushroom levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Mushroom Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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11-20 of 37 results
A scoping study to review fungi based global innovations to inform product development opportunities (MU20004)
This investment explored the use of mushrooms in plant-based food product innovation and other value adding activities with commercial benefits.
24 March 2022
Educating health professionals about Australian mushrooms (MU17002)
This education program delivered research and information on the nutritional benefits of mushrooms to Australian health professionals including dietitians, nutritionists, GPs and more
27 January 2022
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
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
Nutrition claims for The Good Mood Food educational website (ST19037)
This investment assessed 70 horticultural commodities for their nutrient composition related to psychological, neurological and energy benefits.
10 December 2020
Category and Consumer Impact Monitor (ST19031)
This investment provided weekly updates on consumer attitudes and behaviours during and beyond COVID-19.
15 June 2020
Ex-post impact assessment (MT18011)
Through this project, Hort Innovation engaged independent consultants to evaluate the impact of our R&D investments, providing insights into the type and magnitude of impacts generated across the company’s strategic levy programs.
31 December 2021
Agri-technology investment opportunities in the mushroom industry (MU18002)
This investment explored the current global landscape of agri-technology solution being used in mushroom growing.
31 October 2019
Feasibility of compost substrate alternatives for mushroom production (MU17007)
This research explored alternatives for wheaten straw in mushroom compost to help manage potential supply issues and future-proof the industry.
2 December 2019
Understanding and managing the impacts of climate change on Australian mushroom production (MU17008)
This investment is identifying climate-related risks to the Australian mushroom industry and how they can be managed now and into the future.
29 May 2020