R&D projects
Discover chestnut levy investments into Chestnut Fund R&D initiatives
The chestnut levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Chestnut Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Knowledge gaps of nut rot of chestnuts (CH22001)
This project collated all the available scientific literature on chestnut nut rot to underpin the development of a research and management plan for the Australian chestnut industry to combat the disease.
23 October 2023
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
Nuts for Life – Educating health professionals (HN19000)
This project funded the Nuts for Life program, which has reduced the gap between Australia’s current average daily consumption of 7 grams of nuts per person per day and the recommended consumption of 30 grams.
23 August 2023
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
Chestnut industry communications program (CH18000)
This project kept the chestnut industry up-to-date with the latest news, R&D outputs and other key information through a variety of channels.
20 October 2022
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
Transformational innovation performance analysis (AI13011)
This project examined the level of innovation in the Australian horticulture industry, and its relationship to productivity.
4 September 2015
Communication and adoption program for the Australian chestnut industry (CH16000)
This project kepty the chestnut industry up-to-date with the latest news, R&D outputs and other key information through a variety of channels
30 August 2019