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Scientist's say: Avocado squeezing is bad!
Media ReleaseCaption: Acoustic tools, laser technology, ultrasounds: scientists are trying it all to stop consumers from squeezing and bruising avocados when testing them for ripeness. IN A SURVEY of Australian avocado consumers, 97 per cent
21 February 2018
Market opportunity for vegetable juices (VG16016)
This project explored opportunities in the vegetable juice market in Australia by looking at current trends and what potential exists to increase consumption
1 January 2018
Persimmon Postharvest Manual
This manual gives a broad overview of pre and postharvet issues that can affect quality and storage life for growers of persimmons.
29 November 2017
Process improvements for preserving peak freshness in broccoli (2) (VG14062)
Factors that can increase or decrease the retail freshness of broccoli were examined in this project, including harvest time, delay before cooling, cooling method and packaging materials. A novel method of reducing yellowing of broccoli was also investigated.
22 November 2017
Australian olive oil code of practice implementation (OL13007)
This project involved enhancing consumer confidence in Australian olive products through the development of a formal certification mechanism for olive products, building capacity through training programs and supporting industry compliance.
1 August 2017
Review of international best practice for the postharvest management of sweet cherries
A comprehensive review of the factors involved in international best practice for postharvest management of sweet cherries.
27 July 2017
Review of international best practice for postharvest management of sweet cherries (CY17000)
This project reviewed local and international postharvest practices that optimise cherry shelf life, quality and value throughout the supply chain.
27 June 2017
Quality standards, refinement and testing (MG15002)
The Mango Industry Quality Standards were produced by this project, which also provided training in mango fruit quality and maturity assessment, plust access to calibrated near-infrared Felix 750 Produce Quality Meters for assessing dry matter.
27 June 2017
Mango industry uniform quality standards for class 1 fruit
This is a guide developed with retailers to describe the new mango uniform quality standards for class 1 fruit
20 June 2017
Mango Industry Quality Standards poster
Download posters to assist with grading class one and two fruit in line with the Mango Industry Quality Standards
20 June 2017