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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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
Seasonal horticulture labour demand and workforce study (ST19040 and ST20008) (ST19040)
This short project ran in 2020 to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the horticulture sector in accessing and securing their casual workforce. The study provided an 18-month outlook on the casual labour demand across different regions, to support industry discussion on longer-term COVID-19 responses
22 February 2021
Extension and adoption for food safety, quality and risk management (MU20000)
This investment is delivering targeted information on food safety, quality and risk management to the mushroom industry
19 February 2021
Scanning technologies for horticulture packhouses (ST19022)
This project investigated the potential of in-line scanning technology to detect market access pest and disease organisms.
11 September 2020
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
Chef’s Table culinary literacy for Australian mushrooms and onions (MT19001)
This investment helped educate foodservice industry leaders about the health and nutrition benefits of Australian onions and mushrooms, and their use in cooking, through a masterclass skills session.
26 June 2020
Food safety and QA risk management (MU16000)
This project provided an effective risk management mechanism for the mushroom industry through programmed, proactive and reactive activities.
5 August 2020
Development of a biosecurity plan for Australian mushrooms (MU18006)
This five-year investment is responsible for developing the mushroom industry’s biosecurity plan.
18 June 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
Mushrooms attitudinal research (MU19000)
This short investment undertook research to increase understanding of consumer behaviour and attitudes towards mushrooms.
29 May 2020