R&D projects
Discover passionfruit levy investments into Passionfruit Fund R&D initiatives
The passionfruit levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Passionfruit Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Fund Impact Assessment 2020/21: cherry, vegetables and small tropicals (MT21013)
This project evaluated a random selection of projects in the Hort Innovation Cherry, Vegetable and Small Tropical (Lychee, Pineapple, Papaya, Persimmon, Passionfruit) Funds, with a focus on projects completed within the five years to 30 June 2021, aligned to the 2017-2021 industry Strategic Investment Plans.
23 August 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
Australian passionfruit industry communications program (PF16003)
This investment was responsible for keeping Australian passionfruit growers and other industry stakeholders informed about the latest R&D and marketing activities, and other key industry news.
13 September 2021
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
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
Passionfruit postharvest best practice review (PF18002)
This project has delivered an Australian Passionfruit Postharvest Best Practice Guide to support industry in adopting postharvest best practice.
14 October 2019
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
National passionfruit breeding program (PF15000)
This investment developed and evaluated new scion varieties of passionfruit to ensure the sustainability of the industry.
30 June 2020