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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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Completed project Final Research Report

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

Completed project Final Research Report

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

Ongoing project

Mushrooms and their potential health benefits of lowering blood cholesterol (MU20001)

This project is generating scientific evidence on mushrooms and their ability to lower blood cholesterol.

17 August 2021

Ongoing project

Educating the food industry about Australian Mushrooms (MU20003)

This investment is delivering evidence-based information about Australian mushrooms to health and food service professionals in Australia.

14 July 2021