Investment expenditure analysis
See how Cherry Fund investments are tracking against the industry’s Strategic Investment Plan
As seen on the cherry 'fund management' page, investments specific to the Hort Innovation Cherry 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 Cherry 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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Consumer usage and attitude tracking 25/26 (MT24201)
This project is delivering a comprehensive consumer tracking program across the Australian horticulture sector.
18 June 2025
Regulatory support and response co-ordination (pesticides) (MT24008)
The regulatory support and response coordination project aims to provide Australian horticultural industries support to navigate complex domestic and international pesticide regulations.
6 May 2025
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
Chemical residue report to support Australia’s Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia (2024-2029) (MT24007)
Chemical residue report to support Australia’s Country Recognition Arrangement (CRA) with Indonesia (2024-2029) (MT24007)What is it all about? This project will provide a report of national residue testing data to the Department of Agriculture,
10 September 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
Extension and communication for the Australian cherry industry (CY22002)
This investment improves the exchange of information within the cherry industry to increase efficiency and develop resilience by adopting improved practices and technologies.
8 August 2023
Horticulture trade data (MT22005)
This investment provides Hort Innovation with a subscription to the Global Trade Atlas Database.
3 April 2023
Cherry trade development project 2022-2025 (CY21001)
This investment supports the export readiness of the Australian cherry industry to take advantage of existing, new, and emerging export opportunities through a diverse range of activities.
6 December 2022
National Fruit Fly Council – Phase 4 (FF20000)
The National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) is a strategic body bringing together federal and state governments, growers and research funders to oversee the implementation of the National Fruit Fly Strategy.
2 August 2022
Consumer behavioural data program (MT21004)
This multi-industry investment is tasked with providing regular consumer behaviour data and insight reporting to a range of industries
10 March 2022